Overnight Margin Call Operations Specialist

mizuho; United States; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Total rewards package

Hybrid work options

Job summary

The Margin Call Operations Clerk at Mizuho Americas supports daily futures margin activity, focusing on accuracy, controls, audit readiness, and process improvement. Overnight backup coverage from 3:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. is required.

You will handle margin reviews, collateral management, and client inquiries, collaborate with internal teams, and identify efficiency enhancements while maintaining strict controls across the US business.

Qualifications

• 4-10+ years in margin, clearing, or related futures operations.
• Strong knowledge of margin methodologies and collateral management.
• Comfort with overnight coverage including late-night to early-morning hours.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support daily margin call review, issuance, follow-up, escalation, and resolution within deadlines.
• Apply regulatory, exchange, internal control, and client requirements related to margin and collateral.
• Perform quality control, document exceptions, update audit evidence, and escalate issues.
• Support collateral funding, client balances, and time-sensitive inquiries with internal teams and clients.
• Identify automation and process-improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
• Provide overnight backup coverage from 3:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. as needed.

Skills

Futures operations experience

Margin knowledge

Collateral management

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Overnight coverage

Job description

The Margin Call Operations Clerk at Mizuho Americas supports daily futures margin activity, focusing on accuracy, controls, audit readiness, and process improvement. Overnight backup coverage from 3:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. is required.

You will handle margin reviews, collateral management, and client inquiries, collaborate with internal teams, and identify efficiency enhancements while maintaining strict controls across the US business.