Business Risk and Control - Internal Control Testing (ICT)

accountability, and preventing fraud. As such, they are an integral component of MUSO's day-to-day execution of its business operations. In order to align with industry best practices and ensure the firm maintains a robust control environment, MUSO has developed a first line, risk based Internal Controls Testing (ICT) Program.**

As Business Risk and Control ICT Assistant Vice President (AVP), you will have the opportunity to learn the material processes, operational risks, and key controls across the firm by coordinating control testing for the highest risk processes. Business Risk and Control ICT AVP will work with the existing ICT team to complete the scheduled testing and documentation requirements of controls identified in the ICT program and address and challenges from the 2LOD Non-Financial Risk team.

The ICT Team is also responsible for monitoring and verifying ongoing conditions identified in the New Product Approval Process. As Business Risk and Control ICT AVP, you will assist the ICT team in proactively monitoring and challenging ongoing conditions and assist in the periodic reporting process.
Duties and responsibilities:

• Assist the ICT Team in performing risk-based control testing to assess internal controls and EUC's for design and operating effectiveness

• Document testing results, collecting and archiving testing evidence

• Perform ICT walkthroughs with business units and corporate functions

• Liaise with business units and corporate functions to remediate control gaps/deficiencies

• Work collaboratively with the Non-Financial Risk team to address any challenges and provide biweekly status updates

• Report on testing status to various working groups/committees

• Prepare reports/presentations for various business lines/entities and regional Risk Committees.

• Work with the various business and control functions to report risk metrics (KPI/KRI) for both business line and enterprise reporting

• Collaborate and work with stakeholders in coordinating monthly 1LOD Operational Risk reporting which includes data analysis and risk management activities through GRC tool

• Assist BRC with ad-hoc projects and initiatives as needed

• Monitor and verify ongoing conditions identified in the New Product Approval Process.

Qualifications:

• Eligible to work in the US

• Bachelor's degree

• 5+ years of Operational Risk, IT Risk, TRPM, or Audit experience for a Bank/Financial Institution.

• Strong ability to track organize and analyze data

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Effective interpersonal skills to communicate and work well with various business lines

The expected base salary ranges from $92,000.00K - $135,000.00K. 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, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

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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 https://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.

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