Job Summary:
We are seeking a new team member to join our Reconciliations team within the Operations Division. The primary focus will be to perform accurate and timely completion of daily reconciliations of firm nostro accounts across multiple entities, products and currencies.
Key Responsibilities:
Complete daily reconciliations (nostro, GL to subledger, custodial accounts, etc.) efficiently and accurately.
Liaise with back-office teams to investigate any outstanding break results, escalating when necessary to support timely resolutions.
Prepare the daily submission of Key Risk Indicators for management reporting.
Participate in month-end close activities (Balance Sheet Substantiations).
Support evidencing for audits and control testing.
Seek opportunities to streamline and strengthen controls and process flows in the spirit of achieving continuous improvement.
Contribute to procedural updates as part of any process flow or system change.
Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a closely related field is required.
Sound judgement, sense of urgency and accountability; time management; organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to execute in a high-pressure environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills and team player.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Comfort working with large datasets and/or general proficiency with Excel and other data analysis tools.
Minimum 1 - 3 years of experience performing reconciliation activities within an operational control environment a plus.
Experience working with FIS Intellimatch / Data Integrity Manager products a plus.
Familiarity with corporate banking payment processing systems (SWIFT, ACH, etc.) and flows a plus.
Understanding of securities trade and banking transaction lifecycles and key financial market utilities such as CHIPS, CLS, Fed, DTCC, NSCC, etc. a plus.
The expected base salary for this role will be in the range of $64,000 - $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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