Equities Strategic Initiatives & Transformation

Mizuho; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid work model

Total rewards package

Job summary

Mizuho is seeking a Vice President to lead strategic initiatives and business transformation across the Equities franchise. You will coordinate cross-functional programs spanning Front Office, Risk, Operations, Finance, Compliance, and Technology to deliver measurable business benefits.

The role emphasizes AI adoption, automation, and operating-model enhancements, with a strong focus on governance, BRDs, and milestone-driven delivery within a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 5 - 10 years of experience in program management, business transformation, or COO functions.
• Proven track record delivering end-to-end Sales & Trading programs with Front Office, Operations, Risk, Finance, Compliance, Technology, and Control stakeholders.
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to independently drive outcomes, navigate ambiguity, influence stakeholders, and deliver results across complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent strategic programs in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, including planning, execution, and governance.
• Experience delivering automation and workflow optimization initiatives, including AI, RPA, and data analytics solutions, with a strong control mindset.
• Working knowledge of AI and automation technologies; Proficiency in SQL, Python, or similar tools is a plus.
• This position requires a minimum in-office presence of 80% per month

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of strategic Equities programs (e.g., New Product Approval and trading system migrations) across Structured Equity Financing, Derivatives, and broader Equities businesses.
• Develop and manage program plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, weekly governance & status reporting, and stakeholder communications.
• Proactively drive program execution, resolve issues, and manage risks to ensure initiatives are delivered on time within scope and budget, and with the intended business benefits realized.
• Partner with Trading desks and downstream business stakeholders to develop BRDs and translate requirements to actionable roadmaps and deliverable outcomes.
• Challenge assumptions and ask insightful questions to identify root causes and drive effective problem-solving.
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify and drive opportunities to automate or optimize workflow with AI, RPA, Data Analytics across Equities.
• Evaluate and prioritize automation opportunities based on business impact, ROI, feasibility, and risk and control considerations, and track benefits against KPIs.
• Collaborate with technology teams to develop and implement automation solutions
• Establish a pipeline of automation and transformation initiatives aligned to Equities strategic objectives.
• Support AI and automation initiatives that improve front-office productivity, client servicing, workflow efficiency, and scalability.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

BRDs

RACI matrices

Budgeting

Governance

SQL

Python

Automation

AI

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

Vice President - Equities Strategic Initiatives & Transformation

Equities Division is seeking a highly motivated program management professional to support the delivery of strategic initiatives and business transformation across the franchise. The role will drive execution of key business priorities, coordinate complex cross-functional programs, and help identify opportunities to improve productivity, scalability, and operational efficiency.

The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders across Front Office, Risk, Operations, Finance, Compliance, Technology, and external partners to deliver strategic initiatives and drive business outcomes. The role will help translate strategic objectives into executable activities, coordinate cross-functional efforts, and support the Equities transformation agenda through process improvement, automation, AI adoption, and operating model enhancements.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Program Delivery (Approx. 80%)

• Drive execution of strategic Equities programs (e.g., New Product Approval and trading system migrations) across Structured Equity Financing, Derivatives, and broader Equities businesses.
• Develop and manage program plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, weekly governance & status reporting, and stakeholder communications.
• Proactively drive program execution, resolve issues, and manage risks to ensure initiatives are delivered on time within scope and budget, and with the intended business benefits realized.
• Partner with Trading desks and downstream business stakeholders to develop Business Requirements Documents and work closely with Technology stakeholders to translate the requirements to actionable roadmaps and deliverable outcomes.
• Challenge assumptions and ask insightful questions to identify root causes and drive effective problem-solving.

Business Transformation (Approx. 20%)

• Partner with business stakeholders to identify and drive opportunities to automate or optimize workflow with AI, RPA, Data Analytics across the Equities franchise.
• Evaluate and prioritize automation opportunities based on business impact, return on investment, feasibility, and risk and control considerations, and track benefits against agreed KPIs.
• Collaborate with technology teams to develop and implement automation solutions
• Establish a pipeline of automation and transformation initiatives aligned to Equities strategic objectives.
• Support AI and automation initiatives that improve front-office productivity, client servicing, workflow efficiency, and scalability.

Qualifications

• 5 - 10 years of experience in program management, business transformation, or COO functions.
• Proven track record delivering end-to-end Sales & Trading programs working with Front Office, Operations, Risk, Finance, Compliance, Technology, and Control stakeholders.
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to independently drive outcomes, navigate ambiguity, influence stakeholders, and deliver results across complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Program Management:
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent strategic programs in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, including planning, execution, and governance
  • Hands-on experience developing business requirements documents (BRDs), program timeline, RACI matrices, budgets, and status reporting dashboards/decks
  • Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to develop consensus and influence outcomes across senior stakeholder groups.
  • Ability to balance competing priorities, challenge assumptions constructively, and drive effective decision-making in complex environments.
• Transformation:
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify problems or opportunities, and translate insights into prioritized, actionable initiatives.
  • Experience delivering automation and workflow optimization initiatives, including AI, RPA, and data analytics solutions, with a strong control mindset.
  • Working knowledge of AI and automation technologies; Proficiency in SQL, Python, or similar tools is a plus.
  • Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and critical thinking, challenging assumptions to identify root causes and drive effective solutions.
• This position requires a minimum in-office presence of 80% per month

The expected base salary ranges from $150,000- $200,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Other Requirements

Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.

Company Overview

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill , Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research.

Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com.

Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package.

We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran.

We participate in the E-Verify program.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.