VP, Internal Audit — Compliance & Corporate Functions

Mizuho Financial Group Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Discretionary bonus

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Mizuho Financial Group Inc. is seeking a Vice President, Internal Audit to lead a comprehensive audit program focused on Compliance and Corporate Functions.

You will oversee all audit lifecycle phases, issue validation, risk assessments, and ongoing monitoring while guiding strategic direction and stakeholder engagement. The role requires 7+ years in internal or external audit or related fields within financial services, with proven leadership of audit engagements and teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• Advanced degree or professional certs preferred (MBA/CPA/CIA/CISA/CFE).
• Experience in internal or external audit and risk management within financial services.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, reporting, and completion of internal audits across Compliance and Corporate Functions.
• Review workpapers, findings, and deliverables for quality and timeliness.
• Support annual risk assessment, audit plan, and audit schedule development.
• Maintain ongoing monitoring to identify emerging risks.
• Engage with regulators, audit committees, and executive management.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to audit team members.
• Leverage technology and audit tools to improve efficiency.

Skills

Auditing standards

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field

Advanced degree and/or professional certification preferred (MBA, CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CA, or equivalent)

Job description

Mizuho Financial Group Inc. is seeking a Vice President, Internal Audit to lead a comprehensive audit program focused on Compliance and Corporate Functions.

You will oversee all audit lifecycle phases, issue validation, risk assessments, and ongoing monitoring while guiding strategic direction and stakeholder engagement. The role requires 7+ years in internal or external audit or related fields within financial services, with proven leadership of audit engagements and teams.