Trainee, Corporate Planning

About Us
MIZUHO BANK IS THE BANKING SUBSIDIARY OF MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP, WHICH IS HEADQUARTERED IN TOKYO, JAPAN. MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. IS THE 15TH LARGEST BANK IN THE WORLD, AS MEASURED BY TOTAL ASSETS OF APPROXIMATELY US 2 TRILLION. MIZUHO'S 55,000 EMPLOYEES WORLDWIDE OFFER COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES TO CLIENTS IN OVER 800 OFFICES THROUGHOUT THE AMERICAS, EMEA, AND ASIA.

MIZUHO BANK SINGAPORE BRANCH HAS AN ESTABLISHED LOCAL PRESENCE WITH OVER 50 YEARS OF HISTORY AND SERVES AS THE REGIONAL HUB FOR THE BANK'S APAC OPERATIONS.

OPERATING WITH A FULL BANK LICENSE, MIZUHO BANK SINGAPORE BRANCH PROVIDES BANKING SERVICES TO OVER 2,000 JAPANESE AND NON JAPANESE CORPORATE CLIENTS, WITH A STAFF STRENGTH OF ABOUT 1,000 EMPLOYEES. WE PROVIDE EXPERTISE IN CORPORATE FINANCE, TRADE FINANCE, CASH MANAGEMENT, FUNDS TRANSFERS, PROJECT FINANCE, AND TREASURY SERVICES TO HELP BUSINESSES DEVELOP AND FIND NEW OPPORTUNITIES. WE ALSO COLLABORATE WITH OUR AFFILIATE COMPANY, MIZUHO SECURITIES, TO PROVIDE INVESTMENT BANKING SOLUTIONS TO OUR CLIENTS.


Job Responsibilities
1. Support for Business Planning and Operations

• Create and update presentations for senior management regarding annual business plans and budget formulation.
• Analyze KPI performance of each department and compile reports for senior management and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate meeting agendas, prepare minutes, and manage the progress of action items.

2. Project Management Office (PMO) Support for Departmental Projects

• Act as a Project Management Office (PMO) for company-wide projects such as Business Process Re-engineering (BPR), new system implementation, and organizational restructuring.
• Support the smooth execution of projects by managing overall progress, identifying and managing issues, and coordinating with relevant departments.
• Create and manage various project documents, including project charters, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and progress reports.

3. Planning and Execution of Internal Communications

• Plan and manage internal events, such as town hall meetings, aimed at disseminating management policies and enhancing employee engagement.
• Effectively communicate management messages and the progress of key projects to the entire company using the internal portal site and e-newsletters.
• Design, deploy, and analyze surveys to measure the effectiveness of various initiatives and drive a cycle of improvement.

5. Internal Control and Standardization of Business Processes

• Visualize and analyze the business flows of each department to promote improvements and standardization of inefficiencies.
• Support the development and revision of company-wide regulations and business manuals to contribute to strengthening governance.

Job Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially PowerPoint, Excel, and Word).
  • PowerPoint: Ability to independently create clear and effective presentations, from structuring to design.
  • Excel: Ability to perform data aggregation and analysis using functions (e.g., VLOOKUP, SUMIF) and pivot tables.
• Strong logical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Japanese language will be advantageous due to the requirement of liaising with the internal stakeholders in Head office
• Excellent self-management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and deliver high-quality output under tight deadlines.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and take initiative in unfamiliar areas.