Product Controller - Capital Markets Treasury

Mizuho; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid/remote work options

Medical, Dental, 401K benefits

Job summary

Mizuho is seeking a VP-level Financial Product Controller to oversee daily production, variance analysis, and reporting for Treasury fixed-income, loans, derivatives and FX. The role partners with Treasury, Operations and Finance to ensure accurate ledger entries and timely processes.

Responsibilities include month-end close, control evaluation, collaboration with FP&A on budgets, and support for FTP with trading desks. Strong communication and Excel/PowerPoint skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of combined experience in financial services or product control.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent (CPA preferred but not required)
• Problem-solving and analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of Funding Products and Strategies preferred but not required.
• Escalate, manage, and report control issues with transparency.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Treasury Product Control; manage daily production, variance analysis and reporting for fixed-income, loans, derivatives and FX.
• Prepare weekly control pack for senior management.
• Close month-end with balance sheet substantiation and reporting for stakeholders.
• Evaluate internal controls; document procedures; liaise with internal/external auditors.
• Collaborate with business analysts, project managers and IT to improve processes and controls.
• Collaborate with FP&A on budget planning.
• Coordinate on FTP with trading desks.
• Assist Financial Control with P&L and balance sheet drivers.

Skills

Product Control

Financial analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Written and verbal communication

Ethical judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

This position partners with Capital Markets Treasury as well as other key partners such as Operations and Finance to ensure treasury and markets activity is recorded to the ledger accurately and on a timely basis. The role involves understanding the financial and operational aspects of Treasury’s activity, including treasury, derivatives / hedging, and funds transfer pricing (FTP).

Primary Responsibilities

• The Treasury Product Control team seeks an experienced Product Control VP responsible for daily production, variance analysis and reporting for our Treasury fixed-income, loans, derivatives, and FX portfolio
• Preparation of weekly control pack for senior management
• Month-end close reconciliation, including balance sheet substantiation and reporting for internal and external stakeholders
• Evaluate internal controls and process to identify weaknesses, document procedures, and liaise with internal/external auditors
• Collaborate with business analysts, project managers, and IT to implement process and control improvements
• Collaborate with the FP&A team on budget planning
• Collaborate on FTP with trading desks
• Assist Financial Control with P&L and balance sheet drivers

Qualifications/Skills

• 7-10+ years of combined experience in financial services or product control
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent (CPA preferred but not required)
• Problem-solving and analytical skills with keen attention to detail
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Proficient in Microsoft Office skills with an emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint
• Understanding of Funding Products and Strategies preferred but not required
• Ability to apply sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct, and business practices, escalate, manage, and report control issues with transparency

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• Master’s degree preferred

The expected base salary ranges from $115,000 - $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, including Medical, Dental and 401K plans, successful candidates are also 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.