MD / ED, APAC Compliance, Head of Regtech Compliance

Company Profile
MIZUHO BANK LTD IS THE BANKING SUBSIDIARY OF MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP OF JAPAN, ONE OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST FINANCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS.

IN 1974, ONE OF MIZUHO'S LEGACY BANK COMMENCED ITS BRANCH OPERATION IN SINGAPORE AND FOR OVER 40 YEARS, WE HAVE A PRESENCE IN SINGAPORE.
MIZUHO BANK SINGAPORE BRANCH HOLDS A FULL BANK LICENSE AND PROVIDES BANKING SERVICES TO MORE THAN 2,000 JAPANESE AND NON-JAPANESE CUSTOMERS, OPERATING WITH STAFF STRENGTH OF MORE THAN 700 IN SINGAPORE. ITS PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ENCOMPASSES CORPORATE FINANCE, TRADE FINANCE, CASH MANAGEMENT, FUNDS TRANSFERS, PROJECT FINANCE AND TREASURY. IT ALSO COLLABORATES WITH ITS AFFILIATE COMPANY, MIZUHO SECURITIES, TO PROVIDE INVESTMENT BANKING SOLUTIONS TO ITS CUSTOMERS.

SINGAPORE BRANCH ALSO SERVES AS A REGIONAL OFFICE FOR BANK'S APAC OPERATIONS.

Job Responsibilities
Job responsibilities
Mizuho Bank is seeking an experienced compliance professional to join a newly formed team to manage compliance risk for the Asia-Pacific region. The APAC Compliance Head of Regtech will be responsible for the design, development, delivery and execution of a compliance technology roadmap to support the regional compliance programme. The successful candidate will work closely with the APAC Chief Compliance Officer, in partnership with the APAC Chief Information Office and the APAC Chief Operations Office, to roll out the right compliance technology solutions to meet the needs of the bank.

Key responsibilities•Oversee and provide strategic direction for the design, development, delivery and execution of compliance technology roadmap
•Lead efforts to enhance use of compliance technology and automation
•Drive regional consistency and minimum standards
•Build strong and effective relationships with stakeholders
•Provide direction, leadership and guidance to country compliance teams
•Attract, develop and retain compliance talent


Job Requirements
Knowledge, skills and experience•Bachelor's degree or equivalent
•At least 15 years' experience in compliance, legal or other controls related function in the financial services industry
•Extensive knowledge and strong expertise in the design and implementation of compliance programmes
•Experience with implementation of compliance technology systems and tools
•Ability to drive and manage projects
•Strong understanding of banking products and services as well as processes
•Highly motivated leader and team player
•Strong analytical, communication and people skills, ability to lead, influence and collaborate with people across different cultures and backgrounds
•Adaptable, resilient and passionate about making a difference
•Subject matter expert, experience dealing with complex issues, forward-looking, solutions-oriented, ability to be hands-on

If you are an experienced compliance professional with a passion for change and transformation, a desire to join a new team with a mandate to build for the future, and a conviction to make a difference, we encourage you to apply for this role at Mizuho Bank