VP/Director, Futures Clearing & Operations

Mizuho Financial Group Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working program

Job summary

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced clearing professional in the United States.

The role emphasizes ensuring accurate trade clearance, allocation, and booking on trade date, with close liaison to exchanges, brokers, and clients to resolve issues promptly. Candidates should have 5–10 years of relevant experience, strong proficiency in Excel/Word/Outlook, and hands-on familiarity with GMI, LISA, and DUCO.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of relevant experience including working knowledge of GMI, LISA & DUCO
• Firm understanding of Futures & Options trade life cycle and expertise in break resolution
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Ensure all trades are cleared, allocated and booked correctly in client accounts on trade date
• Liaise with Exchanges, clearing brokers and clients on trade issues & ensure prompt resolution
• Master firms’ back-office systems and middleware viz GMI, LISA, DUCO, RPA etc.
• Assist Clearing manager to lead and manage projects, drive automation and streamline Clearing processes
• Provide guidance and assistance to team members to resolve issues requiring in-depth process understanding
• Keep abreast of industry and regulatory developments and respond to Exchanges and Auditors
• Collaborate with Operations, Front Office, Compliance and Risk teams
• Cover 12–8 pm shift to support end-of-day processing
• Flexible to work on US Holidays on rotation basis

Skills

Management skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Time management

Growth mindset

Tools

GMI

LISA

DUCO

Job description

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced clearing professional in the United States.

The role emphasizes ensuring accurate trade clearance, allocation, and booking on trade date, with close liaison to exchanges, brokers, and clients to resolve issues promptly. Candidates should have 5–10 years of relevant experience, strong proficiency in Excel/Word/Outlook, and hands-on familiarity with GMI, LISA, and DUCO.