Summary
In this exciting role, you will be responsible for managing the KYC process for corporate clients of our Japanese Banking Americas team (JBA). JBA provides banking services to our Japanese corporate client base in the Americas.
Core Responsibilities
Client Outreach
Assess required KYC information and documents depending on clients’ status. Contact clients to gather required KYC information and documents based on such assessment in a timely and professional manner. Ensure the accuracy of obtained information and furnish them to related departments as needed for downstream processes without delay. Share client communication with Relationship Managers. In the event to any issues, make independent judgement to solve them in cooperation with RM to complete KYC process without delay.
KYC Due Date Control
Manage KYC progress without immediate direction and supervision and share the information as needed with related departments for due diligence and date control.
Understanding of KYC Requirements and Related Bank Systems
Understand regulations and internal policies and procedures in terms of KYC and related matters, and understand related bank systems in order to make proper assessment.
Other Responsibilities
Responsible for non-KYC related tasks assigned by managers on an ad-hoc basis.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- English / Japanese bilingual (reading/writing/speaking)
- Ability to understand policies and procedures written in Japanese and English
- Excellent business e-mail writing skill
- Excellent interpersonal skill
- Working experience in client service preferred
- Ability to work independently without immediate supervision and direction
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel preferred
The expected base salary ranges from $85,000 - $100,000. 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.
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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