Director, Business Management And Planning

Job Description The Derivative Risk Solutions Asia Pacific (DRSAP) sales team focuses on covering institutional clients internationally. Our team works closely with other relevant business partners in trading, research and Debt Capital Markets. We focus on servicing our clients across both primary and secondary markets, including structured products. You will be responsible to establish robust business management framework for the DRSAP business. You will review and enhance existing controls, implement new measures to ensure adequate controls are in place. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to develop and maintain relationships are required. It will be important to display both good decision-making and problem-solving skills, along with high levels of attention to detail. Key Responsibilities Leading and managing DRSAP business projects and initiatives Acting as 1.5 line of defence to establish robust business management framework within the organisation Identifying the origination of risk and understanding its implications for APAC Fixed Income business Ensuring existing controls are operating as intended and providing solutions to any deficiencies or gaps. Managing risks in line with APAC’s risk appetite, policies, controls and limits Liaising with Risk intraday re limits, disclosure of known risks. Ensuring compliance with the internal limit framework when conducting day-to-day business Taking relevant actions where necessary under adverse market conditions, and immediately escalate significant, current and emerging risks and internal control issues to the regional/country Risk Team and Senior Management (i.e. Front office or 2nd line) Establishing and maintaining a strong risk culture, owning the risk generated and ensuring adequate controls are in place for mitigation Maintaining their own supervisory framework and overseeing the development and improvement of management processes Role Prerequisites University Degree Minimum 15 years of experience within the financial services sector Deep knowledge of Asian Fixed Income and Derivatives products, corporate clients, competitors and regulations Risk control mindset which shows mastery of risk disciplines at securities wide and integrated level, risk processes, tools and techniques, capital management, risk related regulations and compliance Ability to manage resources remotely and deliver upon project deadlines and deliverables Strong team player and able to work across Mizuho platform to build and leverage relationships within bank and securities business to achieve objectives Possess strong confidence and ability to work under pressure and to positively influence others to drive risk management initiatives while being an efficient and collaborative business partner to all securities business lines Highly proficient in spoken and written English to facilitate business communication amongst stakeholders Minimum Level N1 in Japanese-Language Proficiency Test or equivalent is required due to frequent detailed communication with Headquarters and Japanese counterparts on information sharing and reporting