Project Manager/Business Analyst

Join Mizuho as a Project Manager/Business Analyst!

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager/Business Analyst in the Regulatory Operations IT team. This is a challenging position requiring a strong, proven experience in business analysis, design, delivery, project management and client relationship management domains. The role involves working on multiple complex projects in parallel to successfully deliver solutions for the Regulatory Reporting of OTC Derivatives across Rates, FX, Credit, Equities and Commodities asset classes to multiple regimes.

You must be experienced with identifying and analyzing technology and process problems, while developing business requirements and solutions for tactical and/or strategic projects, in collaboration with Business and Technology stakeholders across Operations. You will identify and document gaps in procedures, and create solutions for scalable and repeatable processes, in adherence with the compliance framework and IT best practices established. You will ensure that all the necessary processes are thoroughly implemented to take full advantage of the capabilities of the systems. You must be a problem solver, technically proficient, able to multi-task well, explain solutions clearly, well organized, with ability to work independently with minimal oversight.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform business analysis to understand the requirements for Parts 43/45/20 regulatory reporting to CFTC, CSA, EMIR jurisdictions. Organize meetings with Regulatory Operations users to gather these requirements to support the reporting of new products or to remediate existing reporting errors and omissions
• Map trade details and lifecycle events from upstream systems to regulatory details. Maintain data lineage documents
• Write detailed specifications on mapping and all intermediate logic as data traverses through multiple systems for eventual reporting to ensure completeness and accuracy are maintained at the highest levels
• Explain the requirements to development teams to ensure they are clearly understood. Collaborate on designing solutions, collect estimates to track progress and manage timelines. Work with Enterprise Project Managers to ensure on time and successful delivery of projects
• Analyze BAU reporting gaps and work with various technical teams to come up with both tactical and strategic solutions to bridge the gaps
• Perform system integration testing. Discuss test plans with users and technical teams to ensure comprehensive regression and functional testing. Document test cases and results
• Identify, document and manage risks. Recognize issues and proactively create solutions to mitigate their impact.
• Identify, document and remediate gaps in processes and ensure the adherence to industry best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Management of Information Systems, or related business discipline(s). Master’s Degree a plus
• 5-7 years’ work experience as a BA/PM with OTC Derivatives. Strong product knowledge of OTC Swaps and Options
• Data and Process mapping/process improvement experience
• Work experience in an Agile environment
• Experience as a business analyst working with SQL, Excel, XML, JIRA, ServiceNow, SharePoint, Confluence
• Experience with Murex and Middleware a plus
• Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Highly motivated, self driven individual with the ability to work independently and in team environments
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with extreme attention to detail
• Collaborative team player and relationship builder

The expected base salary ranges from $111,000 - 175,000. 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, including Medical, Dental and 401K plans, successful candidates are also 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 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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