Embedded Control Manager - Front Office IT

Join Mizuho as a Lead for Controls & Audit function/team in Front Office IT!

In this role you will serve as a member of Front Office Technology Services Tower responsible for comprehensive oversight across FO
IT Towers to coordinate, track, and drive compliance with a broad array of IT controls and audit activities. You will be the Lead for the Embedded Control Manager (ECM) team within Front Office Technology. Front Office Technology is the business-facing IT group supporting Mizuho’s Fixed Income,
Equities, Futures and Banking businesses as well as our Derivatives (Murex) CoE, Markets Operations and Risk Technology.

Covered Functions in C&A
Perform: coordination, evidence collection, review / challenge, tracking, KPIs, metrics & reporting for
control functions including:
o Audits (internal, external, regulators)
o Governance, Risk and Controls (GRCC) including:
- SOX controls
- Technology Control Framework
- RCSAs
- MGSIL (Mizuho-specific home-office reporting)
- ITRM
- ITGC
o Risk Acceptance, Policy Exceptions, and Self-Identified Issues
o Vulnerability Management
o TPRM Issues
o Major Incidents - tracking

Leadership and Management
o Lead of Team - function for FO IT which spans all FO IT Towers
o Point person between FO IT and other Mizuho GRC groups (including IT-GRC, Audit, IT Towers
outside of FO IT - both regionally in the Americas as well as coordinating with other regions)
o Manage and Mentor Tower-dedicated FO IT C&A team.
o Reports to FO IT Services Tower Lead

Candidate Qualifications
Required background, skills, and experience.
o > 10 years of Experience in financial services with domain knowledge of FI, EQ, and/or Banking
o > 7 years of Experience in IT organization with strong understanding of SDLC and IT controls
o > 7 years of Experience in IT risk, audit, governance, controls
o Demonstrated history of successful collaboration
o Ability to matrix manage both people and issues
o Passion for execution to completion
o Comfortable with complexity
o Uncomfortable with ambiguity - drive ambiguity to clarity
o Strong communication skills - both written and verbal
o Savy with office technology tools
Prefer candidate with CISA or other related industry certification.
 

Specific Responsibilities include:
Oversight and Support for Front Office (FO) IT Towers
Provide oversight and governance for eight Front Office (FO) IT Towers, managing critical lines of business such as Derivatives, Fixed Income, Equities, Banking, Futures, Operations, Development, and FO Services.

Responsibilities include overseeing risk management, IT controls, compliance, and audit activities across approximately 350 personnel in 51 teams and more than 270 enterprise applications.
Ensure regulatory compliance by coordinating and tracking responses to requests from auditors, risk and control teams, and regulators.
 

Ensuring Alignment with Mizuho’s Risk and Control Framework
This leadership role, ensure that FO IT operations remain fully aligned with Mizuho’s risk and control framework, adhering to its policies, procedures, and IT governance standards. Facilitate cross-team collaboration by coordinating with subject matter experts (SMEs) to identify, collect, and deliver requested evidence promptly, ensuring continuous compliance and audit readiness.

Risk Reporting, Compliance, and Strategic Insights
Prepare and present risk assessments, compliance updates, and strategic insights to senior leadership, enabling informed decision-making and maintaining regulatory transparency. These risk reports and compliance updates provide senior executives with a comprehensive understanding of IT risks, control
gaps, and audit trends, empowering them to drive organizational strategy.
 

Audit Findings, Root Cause Analysis, and Remediation Support
This role is critical to effective participation and collaboration in IT Audits, Business Audits and Integrated Audits conducted by both internal and external auditors. Key leader working with audit management and remediation oversight, negotiating and validating the accuracy of audit findings while identifying root causes of control deficiencies. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and execute realistic remediation plans and target timelines. Leads Front Office IT Embedded Control Manager team that works with appropriate SMEs and IT Tower leadership to ensure the successful implementation of remediation efforts by monitoring progress, validating corrective actions, and maintaining compliance with agreed-upon timelines.

The expected base salary ranges from $200k-$250k. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

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Other requirements

Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.   

Company Overview

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill​, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com.​​

Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package.

We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran.

We participate in the E-Verify program.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.

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