Jr. Business Manager

Join Mizuho as a Jr. Business Manager!

In this role, you will support the Infrastructure Services Business Management Lead in a variety of tasks and projects across the group. The core competencies of the role include project management, data analytics, reporting development and management, governance risk and compliance, financial management, operations, and strategy. The ideal candidate will be expected to interact with team members of all levels, skilled in presenting information in clear and meaningful ways, able to anticipate issues and address them quickly.

The ability to navigate sensitive information and topics is a must with sound judgement in communication essential. The ideal candidate must be able to enhance or develop reporting capabilities and procedural documentation. Additionally, the ideal candidate must have a strong financial mindset, with demonstrated process improvement in this space.

Responsibilities:

* Partner with Infrastructure Services Business Manager Lead to develop and maintain day to day operations of the group and support key initiatives such as training, Town Hall meetings, and ad hoc exercises that may arise

* Partner with other Business Managers across Technology on key initiatives and projects

* Represent Infrastructure Services requirements when collaborating with functions within the organization (e.g, Finance, Legal, Business, and Risk)

* Create and ensure the successful execution of new processes to enable Infrastructure Services to scale effectively and adhere to our overall strategy

* Support collection of materials for inbound requests (e.g., IT GRC, Head Office, regulators) and document as necessary

* Provide monthly reporting on key areas such as key accomplishments, budget forecasts; identify and escalate issues as needed

* Manage multiple projects, with analytical thinking, planning, and problem solving to deliver positive results for the organization

* Support business and financial planning and spend vs. budget monitoring, including enhanced processes of financial management and transparency

* Make recommendations and provide insights to team leads to enable thoughtful business decisions

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in business, management information systems, finance or other related field

* 5+ years of experience working as Data Analyst, Business Manager or Project Manager in a Technology organization or other relevant experience in consulting or business operations

* Comfortable with an evolving business environment, changing priorities, and working with junior to senior people, independently or in a group setting

* Strong execution skills:
Demonstrated experience delivering across multiple work streams with varying complexities and timelines

* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail

* Ability to work with business and technology leaders to understand their requirements and deliver results

* Executive level presentation skills: ability to distill large amounts of information into concise themes and reporting

* Experience working with technology toolsets such as SharePoint, Jira & Service Now, Apptio suite

* Advanced skills in MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint).

* Self-driven -- Ability to lead projects from initiation to completion in a high-pressure environment

The expected base salary ranges from $111,000-$175,000. 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.

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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

Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package.

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