Regulatory Reporting Governance Specialist - Director / Executive Director

About the Team:
Mizuho Americas Finance - Financial Regulatory Reporting is a team responsible for the preparation of regulatory filings for multiple entities under Mizuho US operations (the "Firm"), reporting to Mizuho Americas Bank Controller. The selected colleague will work at the Mizuho office two or three days per week with the remainder worked remotely, subject to Mizuho HR remote work policies.
Summary:
The position reports to Head of Regulatory Reporting and its primary responsibility is to lead execution of sound governance for the Firm's Regulatory Reporting and ensure strict compliance with Regulatory Reporting requirements. It involves determining the appropriate allocation of resources and technological investments to improve the accuracy, completeness and consistency of the Firm's Regulatory Reporting filings, as well as establishing the regulatory instructions interpretive framework. The successful candidate is expected to have strong ability to drive efforts to reinforce the governance framework and extensive knowledge of financial products, including Regulatory Reporting and U.S. GAAP requirements, as well as Basel III capital requirements.
Core Responsibilities:

• Lead critical efforts to promote governance enhancements, including control structure improvements, update of policies, guidelines and desktop procedures, management of issues and projects, data and technological transformations, and to identify areas that require improvements.
• Establish and roll-out official/standardized framework for the regulatory requirements interpretation process, engaging areas accountable for each role in the governance model.
• Develop and document formal interpretations of the Regulatory Reporting instructions, where clarifications and consistency are required, for both existing and new activities based on relevant sources such as bank regulations, industry practices, financial reporting requirements, accounting policies, and interaction with the regulators. The technical interpretations may be required for vague instructions, conflicting requirements, data definitions, complex transactions and new products.
• Provide trainings and clear guidance to Regulatory Reporting production teams as well as data providers for the proper application of such interpretations to ensure the integrity of Firm's reporting practices.
• Stay abreast of new regulatory requirements, industry developments and other internal and external activities by proactively participating relevant events, seminars and symposiums such as IIB Working Group, BPI calls, new product discussions, and raise issues or communicate the Regulatory Reporting implications of these changes to all stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 12 years of experience in bank Regulatory Reporting advisory at Big 4 or large regional accounting firms or in Regulatory Reporting production at large U.S. FBOs or domestic banks
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial products, CPA/CFA preferred
• Bachelor's degree with accounting concentration is required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to provide clarity on complex topics in a straight-forward manner
• Strong leadership and project management skills with demonstrated prior experience in developing policies, procedures, flowcharts and training materials as well as involvement in implementation of change management and major automation efforts
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, experience in BI tools such as Alteryx or Power BI is a plus
• Critical thinking and strong analytical skills as well as the ability to work cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders and to take initiative on a broad range of issues

#Hybrid
The expected base salary ranges from $150,000 - $250,000. 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, successful candidates are 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.
Company Overview
Mizuho Americas is the fastest growing region within Mizuho Financial Group (NYSE: MFG), the 15th largest bank in the world with total assets of approximately $2 trillion. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America and our capabilities span investment and corporate banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Mizuho Americas employs more than 3,000 professionals across 15 offices within the Americas. Learn more at 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 perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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