Director, Treasury Operations Section

Company Overview

Mizuho has a long-term commitment to the Hong Kong market. With strong ties to Mizuho’s global network and a workforce of over 600 staff in Hong Kong, we are able to help corporations in Hong Kong to expand their business worldwide. Our clients primarily comprise Japanese and non-Japanese corporations (including those domiciled in the PRC), financial institutions, and government and quasi-government organizations. We provide a full spectrum of corporate banking services to our customers including syndicated loans, treasury, transaction banking, financial advisory, project finance, merger and acquisition, leveraged finance, and structured finance.

Why Mizuho

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.

It is the local expertise of our employees that makes our global network so powerful. By collaborating with colleagues and clients who have your same ambition and drive, you can amplify your sphere of influence and base of knowledge as part of one of the largest—and growing—banks in the world.

About the team

Treasury Operations Section is responsible for settlement operations of Treasury/Market, Derivatives/Collateral, Securities/Investment transactions and monitoring the RTGS Intra-day Liquidity.

The Control Team is to handle mainly the customer FX settlement, static data maintenance, monitor the related settlement in RTGS currencies, to prepare some management reports and control reports, and to conduct the TR reporting.

Role requirements

• To handle full set of operation and settlement of FX transactions; and related operational support, administration and reporting.

• To participate in system implementation and projects.

• Supervise subordinates and keep the team operation efficient and effective.

Essential Functions

• Check/approve transactions into back office systems.

• Execute payment and report cash flow of transactions to Treasury Department.

• Perform confirmation operations for related transactions.

• Administrate the settlement related activities e.g. AML screening processing, reconcile account posting for transactions, etc..

• Participate in the Section’s business development & operation enhancement projects.

Competencies

• To proactively perform the function without/least instruction from immediate supervisor and handles irregular cases relatively independently.

• To provide guidance/feedback to subordinates where necessary;

• To respect for and commit to high standards of business conduct and integrity in conducting operations/reporting, etc.

Work experience, education and skills

• Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting, Banking or related discipline;

• 7 years’ relevant experience in FX/MM settlement & operations;

• People management experience is essential;

• Practical experience in participating user acceptance test in system implementation;

• Strong interpersonal and communication skill with critical thinking mind-set;

• Proficient in Microsoft Office / PC applications

• Candidates with lesser experience / exposure may be considered for the post of Vice President

Application

Employment of the in-scope positions are subject to Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme (MRCS) as per regulatory requirement. For details, please refer to (Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme Phase 2 I The Hong Kong Association of Banks).

Please indicate your current and expected salary on CV for the application.

Mizuho Bank Limited

Mizuho Bank, Ltd. in Hong Kong is an integral part of the Japan-based Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: MFG). The Mizuho group is a global financial services leader with offices in 35 countries, approximately 52,000 employees, and assets of almost USD 2 trillion. Mizuho provides expertise in retail banking, corporate finance, investment banking, asset management, capital markets, and sales and trading, to help businesses develop and find new opportunities for growth. To learn more: www.mizuhogroup.com

Mizuho’s People Philosophy

The Mizuho People Philosophy serves as the guiding standard for embodying Mizuho’s Corporate Identity. It establishes the fundamental philosophy for the ways we support people within Mizuho, based on our belief that our people’s growth and fulfillment are essential to achieving our corporate goals. Mizuho is committed to:

• Supporting the professional growth of people
• Recognizing people who promote Mizuho’s Values
• Fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive as their true selves

The full text for the Mizuho People Philosophy can be accessed via this link:

https://www.mizuhogroup.com/sustainability/social/employees

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