Internal Audit - Compliance

Mizuho • New York City, NY

11h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Internal Audit Department Americas (IADA) provides independent assurance and advisory services to Mizuho Bank's operations throughout the Americas, including banking, derivatives, and broker-dealer activities. As part of Mizuho Bank's global Internal Audit Division, IADA partners with audit teams across New York, London, Hong Kong, and Singapore to assess risk management, governance, and control effectiveness and drive continuous improvement across the organization. The Vice President, Internal Audit will lead and execute a comprehensive audit program focused on Compliance and Corporate Functions. This role is responsible for overseeing all phases of the audit lifecycle, issue validation activities, risk assessments, and continuous monitoring efforts while contributing to departmental strategy, operational excellence, talent development, and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to business and audit leadership and play a key role in strengthening the firm's control environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, regulatory examination, compliance, or a related financial services discipline.
• Experience auditing Compliance, Corporate Functions, Risk Management, or other control functions within a banking or financial services environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading audit engagements and managing audit teams.
• Strong knowledge of internal audit standards, risk management frameworks, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Deep understanding of the financial services industry and evolving regulatory landscape.
• Proven ability to lead multiple projects and prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Experience supporting senior leadership interactions with regulators, audit committees, and executive management.
• Ability to influence outcomes and communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree and/or professional certification preferred (MBA, CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CA, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, reporting, and completion of internal audits, issue validations, and special projects across Compliance and Corporate Functions.
• Manage audit engagements from risk assessment through report issuance, ensuring compliance with professional auditing standards and internal methodologies.
• Review audit workpapers, findings, and deliverables to ensure quality, consistency, and timely completion.
• Support the development and execution of IADA's annual risk assessment process, audit plan, and audit schedule.
• Maintain ongoing monitoring activities to identify emerging risks and inform audit coverage.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of governance, risk management, compliance, and internal control frameworks.
• Oversee issue validation reviews, including regulatory, internal audit, and third-party findings.
• Partner with management to identify, assess, and resolve control weaknesses and facilitate discussion of audit observations and remediation plans.
• Assist in the escalation of significant issues by developing clear, actionable recommendations and reporting conclusions.
• Build effective relationships with business leadership, audit management, and key stakeholders across the organization.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit Division headquarters and global audit teams to support audit activities and strategic initiatives.
• Represent Internal Audit on committees, governance forums, and special projects as assigned.
• Support interactions with regulatory agencies, external auditors, and other third-party reviewers.
• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and performance management for audit team members.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative environment where employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to contribute.
• Promote continuous learning and professional development through feedback, stretch assignments, and career growth opportunities.
• Share best practices, encourage innovation, and leverage technology and audit tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support departmental strategic planning, project management, process improvement, and innovation initiatives.
• Assist in maintaining the Off-Site Monitoring Program and other audit governance activities.
• Monitor regulatory developments, industry trends, and emerging risks impacting financial services organizations.
• Partner with IADA Quality Assurance teams to enhance audit quality and ensure ongoing compliance with internal and professional standards.
• Perform additional assignments and special projects as directed by Internal Audit leadership.

Benefits

• competitive total rewards package
• discretionary bonus
• generous employee benefits package

What This Job Offers

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