Head of US Compliance Risk Management

Mizuho•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mizuho Americas is seeking an Executive Director, Head of U.S. Compliance Risk Management. This role is a senior leadership role responsible for the design, governance, and ongoing effectiveness of Mizuho’s Compliance Risk Management Framework. This role oversees compliance governance, regulatory engagement, enterprise risk assessments, compliance monitoring and data analytics, AI compliance, and strategic compliance initiatives. You will lead a team of compliance professionals and partner closely with senior leadership across Compliance, Legal, Risk, Audit, and business stakeholders to ensure adherence to applicable laws, rules, regulations, and supervisory expectations.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in Compliance or Risk Management within a federally regulated financial institution (e.g., FRB, OCC) and/or at a US branch of a foreign banking organization, including 5+ years in people management
Demonstrated expertise in Compliance Risk Management, regulatory governance, and regulatory examination
Strong understanding of U.S. banking regulations and supervisory expectations
Experience overseeing enterprise-wide compliance initiatives and regulatory remediation efforts
Experience implementing compliance-related technology solutions such as GRC platforms, automated monitoring systems, case management tools, or transaction monitoring systems
Demonstrates curiosity and a proactive mindset toward emerging AI technologies, with a willingness to experiment, learn, and apply new tools to enhance capabilities and drive continuous improvement.
Ability to translate AI-driven insights into practical applications that improve efficiency, decision making, and overall business outcomes, while staying informed on evolving trends and best practices
Strong leadership judgment and decision-making capabilities
Ability to influence across lines of business and control functions
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Bachelor’s degree in a related field; or equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

Own and continuously enhance the Compliance Risk Management Program, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations such as SR 08-8 and industry best practices for key compliance pillars such as compliance governance, compliance risk assessment, compliance monitoring, and AI compliance
Work directly with Americas CCO and oversee compliance governance structures, including management-level and Board-level compliance committees
Develop committee strategy and materials to ensure effective escalation, decision-making, and regulatory transparency
Provide compliance leadership for new product, TPRM, and non-financial risk management, ensuring risks are identified and appropriately mitigated
Oversee regulatory examinations, audits, and compliance reviews, including preparation, execution, and remediation
Oversee compliance with applicable enterprise regulations such as Regulation W and Regulation O and multi-state licensing regime for Mizuho Bank offices
Prioritize and execute compliance-related projects and enterprise change initiatives
Manage and develop a multi-level team of compliance professionals while fostering a strong culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Support the Americas Compliance COO in managing: Day-to-day operations of the Americas Compliance Department
Ensuring appropriate resourcing, operational effectiveness, and talent development across the compliance function