Derivatives Associate - Mizuho Bank

Mizuho Bank, Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mizuho Bank, Ltd in Singapore seeks a Treasury Sales professional to manage business activities for non-Japanese customers with a primary focus on Korean companies. The role supports cross-border activities within APAC and requires a strong advisory mindset.

Responsibilities include executing FX/derivative transactions, building client relationships, and ensuring risk and regulatory compliance while collaborating with regional teams. A CDIA certification and VBA skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 1 year of progressive experience in Treasury Sales with proven client portfolio growth.
• CDIA certification is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Execute transaction and provide advisory services for foreign exchange and derivatives products to customers.
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships by addressing inquiries and requests.
• Ensure effective risk management by adhering to internal policies and compliance requirements.
• Support Treasury/Sales teams and regional operations as needed.
• Prepare and deliver regular client reports and presentations, and participate in client meetings and events, including occasional on-site engagements.

Skills

CDIA certification

Analytical skills

Leadership abilities

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Sales-oriented mindset

Independent and collaborative under压力

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Finance, Economics, or related discipline

Tools

VBA

Job description

About Us
MIZUHO BANK IS THE BANKING SUBSIDIARY OF MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP, WHICH IS HEADQUARTERED IN TOKYO, JAPAN. MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. IS THE 15TH LARGEST BANK IN THE WORLD, AS MEASURED BY TOTAL ASSETS OF APPROXIMATELY US 2 TRILLION. MIZUHO'S 55,000 EMPLOYEES WORLDWIDE OFFER COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES TO CLIENTS IN OVER 800 OFFICES THROUGHOUT THE AMERICAS, EMEA, AND ASIA.

MIZUHO BANK SEOUL BRANCH IS ONE OF KOREA'S LEADING FOREIGN BANKS, WITH OVER 50 YEARS OF HISTORY IN THE MARKET AND A TEAM OF MORE THAN 270 EMPLOYEES. BASED IN THE HEART OF THE CITY AT SEOUL FINANCE CENTER, SEOUL, WE SUPPORT OUR CLIENTS WITH DEEP LOCAL EXPERTISE BACKED BY MIZUHO'S GLOBAL NETWORK.

THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MARKET BUSINESS AND ENCOMPASSES SALES, TRADING, AND BANKING FUNCTIONS. WE ARE SEEKING FOR A SALESPERSON TO MANAGE BUSINESS ACTIVITIES FOR NON-JAPANESE CUSTOMERS, WITH A PRIMARY FOCUS ON KOREAN COMPANIES. AS A JAPANESE BANK, OUR CUSTOMER BASE CONSISTS MOSTLY OF JAPANESE COMPANIES, HOWEVER, WE HAVE A CLEAR OBJECTIVE TO EXPAND OUR BUSINESS WITH NON-JAPANESE CLIENTS IN THE FUTURE. IN RECENT YEARS, WE HAVE BEEN PLACING GREATER EMPHASIS ON CROSS-BORDER AND, ONSHORE/OFFSHORE BUSINESS, AND FROM THIS PERSPECTIVE, WE REGULARLY COLLABORATE WITH OTHER APAC TREASURY TEAMS, INCLUDING THOSE IN HONG KONG, SINGAPORE, AND TOKYO. WE WELCOME MOTIVATED INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EAGER TO CONTRIBUTE TO THIS GROWTH.

Job Responsibilities

• Execute transaction and provide advisory services for foreign exchange and derivatives products to customers.
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships by efficiently and professionally addressing customers inquiries and requests.
• Ensure effective risk management by adhering to all relevant internal policies, procedures and compliance requirements.
• Support various tasks and initiatives related to the Treasury/Sales teams and regional operations as required.
• Prepare and deliver regular client reports and presentations, and participate in client meetings and events, including occasional on-site engagements.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 1 years of progressive experience in Treasury Sales, demonstrating a strong track record in managing client portfolios, structuring treasury solutions, and driving business growth
• CDIA (Certified Derivatives Investment Analyst) certification is required for this role.
• VBA skills are highly desirable.
• Exceptional analytical skills with a dynamic, result-driven, and sales-oriented mindset.
• Demonstrated strong leadership abilities and a high sense of responsibility.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all deliverables.
• Motivated, proactive, and able to work both independently and collaboratively under pressure.