Central Compliance Reporting AVP - London, United Kingdom - Mizuho

Description

Who are we?We are not your typical financial institution. It's our people who make us a cut above. Here, every person is respected because of their differences, not in spite of them.
We pride ourselves on a culture of purpose, passion and compassion. At Mizuho, we provide the stability of an international industry leader with the career trajectory of a growing business.

Our steady, strategic growth gives our people at all levels rewarding degrees of responsibility and a richer work experience than a boutique firm or an established giant could offer alone.

Working for Mizuho opens doors not just to a rewarding career with excellent prospects, but to lasting friendships with colleagues from diverse cultures.

It's the local expertise of our employees that makes our global network so powerful.

By collaborating with colleagues and clients who have your same ambition, you can amplify your sphere of influence and base of knowledge as part of one of the largest—and growing—banks in the world.

What is the opportunity?The Compliance function is an independent function that identifies, assesses, advises on and monitors compliance risk – that is the risk of regulatory sanctions as a result of failure to comply with applicable regulations.

The Compliance function exists to support Mizuho by enabling it to conduct business lawfully, in accordance with regulatory requirements and with integrity.

The main objective of the Compliance function is to provide an active advisory and monitoring service in relation to regulatory requirements, especially those of the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

This role has important responsibilities in helping to ensure the Compliance function effectively discharges its responsibilities.

What will you be doing?You will assist with the delivery of a varied range of Central Compliance responsibilities, including:

• External Compliance related regulatory reporting;
• Mizuho Group Compliance regulatory reporting, including reporting to Tokyo and within London;
• You will assist in the preparation of reports regarding Compliance matters to the firm's executive and board committees;
• Employee related compliance matters, including personal conflicts reviews (e.g. OBI, G&E)
• You will enhance procedures and controls relevant to the operation of this function;
• You will maintain good working relationships with Compliance colleagues, business management and other control functions;
• You will undertake other responsibilities as agreed with other Compliance areas and / or may be directed by senior Compliance staffWhat do you need to succeed?
• 5 years + experience within the banking industry
• Demonstrable experience in the coordination and preparation of reports and management information and a good understanding of the appropriate governance and controls involved in reporting.
• Experience of managing personal conflicts of interest (Outside Business Interests, Gifts & Entertainment) preferred but not essential.
• Analytical, attention to detail, organised, enjoys team working, commitment to professional standards. What Mizuho can offer youHere at Mizuho, there are fantastic progression opportunities and clear paths to promotion. We will give you ample opportunity to affect change and to help grow our business.

In addition to the great opportunity outlined above we are also currently able to offer:

Competitive starting salary, plus discretionary bonusNon-contributory pension27 days' annual leaveCore working hours*Hybrid working - office and home based*Virtual GPWellbeing benefits, including Mental Health Allies and First AidersAt Mizuho, we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits.

We offer different working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working.

Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs.

At Mizuho we are committed to supporting equality, diversity and equality, and seek to create a workplace that is fully inclusive.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community that we operate in and from all ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientation, beliefs, gender identities and disabilitiesIf you require more information about our equal opportunities policy or wish to discuss any accessibility requirements or reasonable adjustments please contact the recruitment team – and we will be happy to help.