Vice President, ID & Database Management Team, Systems Operation Section

Company Overview

Mizuho Bank, Limited has a long-term commitment to the Hong Kong market. With a strong global connection and a workforce of over 600 staff in Hong Kong, Mizuho Bank, Limited, is able to help corporations in Hong Kong to expand their business worldwide. Our clients comprise Japanese and non-Japanese corporations including PRC related ones, financial institutions, government and quasi-government organizations, etc. We provide a full spectrum of corporate banking services to our customers including syndication loans, treasury, transaction banking, financial advisory, project finance, merger and acquisition, leveraged finance, structured finance, etc.

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’s 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

Systems Operation Section (SOP) is responsible for System Daily Operations for both Head Office systems and local EUC systems. SOP also provides IT support for hardware, software installation and maintenance as well as Field Support services to the business users. In addition, SOP is also holding responsibility for the promotion and implementation of IT solution projects.

The Identification and Database Management Team (IDMT) is responsible for Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Database Management System (DBMS) for both Head Office and Local users. Including but not limited to Creating and assigning digital identities to employees; Ensuring users have appropriate levels of access to systems; Defining and enforcing access policies based on job roles; Creating and maintaining database schemas to ensure optimal data organization; Monitoring and optimizing database performance and Defining long-term database strategies to align with organizational goals.

Role requirements

• To follow the policy & direction of the Section / Dept. / Branch, & to assist your superiors in accomplishing the Section’s / Dept’s / Branch’s overall duties & responsibilities at all times.
• To delegate the assignments and supervise subordinates in overall daily security control operations of all systems.
• To perform system security related duties such as control User ID of each system, monitor unauthorized access / use and conduct User ID registration related operations.
• To make application / call memo / instruction sheet and all the necessary reports / documents.
• To perform checking number of License Control before installation and create control documents.
• To implement Information security Control related IT issues and procedures and perform License control including approval function at software installation.
• To perform any other duties assigned by superiors.

Essential Functions

Manage IAM related projects, including access matrix design for new system, regular review of access permission and etc. Conduct daily user ID and access authority control and also provide supports and proposal within branch / to other branches and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure access control of systems align with organizational standard.

Competencies

• We are looking for an individual who has mind-set to proactively initiate changes and improvements for higher productivity/performance.
• The individual should be able to propose team strategy and practical action plans for the Team.
• The individual respects for and commits to high standards of business conduct and integrity in promoting deals/projects, and conducting operations/reporting, etc.
• The individual should have ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.

Work experience, education and skills

• Degree holder of Computer Science, IT or relevant discipline;
• Minimum 5 years IAM/PAM experience in financial industry;
• 2 years of experience in people management would be an advantage;
• Strong understanding of access management for M365, Windows (Active Directory), databases, and applications.;
• Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills;
• Strong critical and logical thinking abilities.;
• Solid grasp of security controls, compliance frameworks, and risk management principles;
• Holder of CISA, CISM or equivalent certification would be beneficial; and
• Proficient in spoke and written English.

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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