Senior Vice President/Vice President, Team Head, Remittance Processing, Deposit & Remittance Section

hong kong

Company Overview

Mizuho Bank, Limited has a long-term commitment to the Hong Kong market.   With a strong global connection and a workforce of over 600 staff in Hong Kong, Mizuho Bank, Limited, is able to help corporations in Hong Kong to expand their business worldwide.   Our clients comprise Japanese and non-Japanese corporations including PRC related ones, financial institutions, government and quasi-government organizations, etc.  We provide a full spectrum of corporate banking services to our customers including syndication loans, treasury, transaction banking, financial advisory, project finance, merger and acquisition, leveraged finance, structured finance, etc.

Why Mizuho

At Mizuho, we provide the stability of an international industry leader with the career trajectory of a growing business. Our steady, strategic growth gives our people at all levels rewarding degrees of responsibility and a richer work experience than a boutique firm or an established giant could offer alone.

It’s the local expertise of our employees that makes our global network so powerful. By collaborating with colleagues and clients who have your same ambition and drive, you can amplify your sphere of influence and base of knowledge as part of one of the largest—and growing—banks in the world.

About the team

Deposit and Remittance Section ("DRS") is one of the operation units of the Hong Kong Administration Department of Mizuho Bank Hong Kong Branch. DRS provides operation support on Cash Management products and services to different business units, Head Office and various overseas branches.  It also participates in operation and control optimization, new products and business initiative projects which supports the growth of the Bank.

Role requirements

Oversee and manage all aspects of cash management daily operations, including payments processing, reconciliation, investigation to ensure optimal and efficient payment operations.

Lead and mentor a team of professionals, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities to maximize individual and team performance, foster a culture of collaboration, and promote employee engagement and retention.

Serve as the subject matter expert in identifying key operational risks and defining robust control mechanisms to mitigate risks, enhance compliance, and safeguard organizational assets and interests.

Manage and oversee strategic projects and initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams and communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment, transparency, and successful project outcomes.

Develop, execute, and monitor strategic plans and initiatives in alignment with organizational goals and objectives, driving innovation, efficiency, and growth while mitigating risks and optimizing resource allocation.

Drive continuous operation optimization and improvement initiatives, leveraging data-driven insights, industry best practices, and stakeholder feedback to enhance processes, streamline workflows, and achieve operational excellence.

Provide strategic leadership and direction to the team, fostering a culture of accountability, empowerment, and excellence while promoting collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning to achieve departmental and organizational goals.

Essential Functions

Oversee and manage all aspects of cash management daily operations, including payments processing, reconciliation, investigation to ensure optimal and efficient payment operations.

Manage and oversee strategic projects and initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams and communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment, transparency, and successful project outcomes.

Competencies

We are looking for a detail-oriented individual who has strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to navigate complex challenges and make sound judgments in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

The individual should have a strong sense of commitment and responsibility;

Has mind-set to initiate changes and improvements for higher productivity/performance; and

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence outcomes, and drive changes.

Work experience, education and skills

University degree holder

Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in cash management, payment operation, and project management within the financial services industry.

Proven track record of success in leading and developing high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and implementing strategic initiatives.

Good team player with sound communication skill.

Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Chinese

Suitable candidate with less experience will be considered as a Vice President.

Application

Please indicate your current and expected salary on CV for the application.

Mizuho Bank Limited

Mizuho Bank, Ltd. in Hong Kong is an integral part of the Japan-based Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: MFG). The Mizuho group is a global financial services leader with offices in nearly 40 countries, approximately 60,000 employees, and assets of almost USD 2 trillion. Mizuho provides expertise in retail banking, corporate finance, investment banking, asset management, capital markets, and sales and trading, to help businesses develop and find new opportunities for growth. To learn more: www.mizuhogroup.com

Mizuho’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

As an organization we aim to achieve robust sustainable growth far into the future, and continue to create lasting value for our clients and the economies and communities in which we operate. Promoting equity of opportunity and having an inclusive culture – where diversity in all its forms is welcomed, varied perspective and values are incorporated into our daily working practices and decision making, and all employees feel a sense of belonging and are proud to work – are key to achieving this aim. We target to achieve the DE&I goal through our three commitments : 1. Celebrate diversity 2. Promote work-life satisfaction 3. Create an inclusive culture

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