Associate – Enterprise Risk Governance & Reporting

Mizuho • New York, NY

4d • $95,000 - $115,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Mizuho U.S. Operations is seeking an ambitious junior professional to join our Enterprise Risk Management Governance and Reporting team. This role involves assisting in the development of Risk Management committee material presented to senior management, contributing to the Risk Appetite process, and support of the firm’s Risk Management Programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in a bank or financial institution.
• Exposure to management or regulatory reporting.
• Basic understanding of financial products (e.g., equities, fixed income, FX, derivatives) and risk concepts.
• Comfortable working across functions and engaging with stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on data quality and issue resolution.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy under tight deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High integrity and accountability in handling sensitive information.
• Adaptable and eager to learn in a dynamic risk environment.

Nice To Haves

• Technical skills (e.g., Excel, Power BI, data visualization, or basic coding) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining Risk Management Committee (RMC) materials.
• Coordinate with internal teams to gather inputs and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
• Prepare, validate, and distribute risk reports for senior management, committees, and regulators.
• Support the annual Risk Appetite Statement (RAS) process, including tracking submissions and compiling materials.
• Respond to audit and regulatory requests by compiling and validating supporting documentation.
• Maintain reporting calendars and ensure adherence to production timelines.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting efficiency and accuracy.

Benefits

• In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, including Medical, Dental and 401K plans, successful candidates are also eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level