Equities AI Transformation & Strategy Lead

Mizuho Financial Group Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mizuho Financial Group Inc. in New York is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Equities Strategic Initiatives & AI Transformation.

You will coordinate cross-functional programs across Front Office, Risk, Operations, Finance, Compliance, Technology, and Control Functions to drive strategic delivery. You will lead AI-enabled initiatives, manage governance, and partner with business and technology teams to deliver measurable improvements in efficiency and scalability.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years in project management, transformation, or COO functions.
• Experience in Capital Markets, Equities, or Financial Services.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Willingness to work four days per week in the office.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of strategic Equities initiatives across Financing and Derivatives.
• Develop and manage project plans, milestones, and risks.
• Establish governance, reporting, and escalation processes.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to translate objectives into workstreams.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation to improve productivity.

Skills

Project management

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Tools

Generative AI tools

Job description

Mizuho Financial Group Inc. in New York is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Equities Strategic Initiatives & AI Transformation.

You will coordinate cross-functional programs across Front Office, Risk, Operations, Finance, Compliance, Technology, and Control Functions to drive strategic delivery. You will lead AI-enabled initiatives, manage governance, and partner with business and technology teams to deliver measurable improvements in efficiency and scalability.