Internal Audit - Regulatory Reporting

Mizuho•New York, NY

19h•$107,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Internal Audit Department Americas (IADA) provides independent, objective assurance and consulting services to Mizuho Bank, Ltd.’s branches, representative offices and agencies in the Americas, as well as Mizuho Bank (USA) and related subsidiaries. The department’s mission is to add value and improve U.S. operations, including derivative activities across bank, broker-dealer and swap-dealer businesses. Based in the New York Metro area, IADA audits different business areas to assess the effectiveness of risk management and governance processes. It is part of Mizuho Bank’s Internal Audit Division’s overseas arm, alongside teams in London, Hong Kong and Singapore. The role supports a robust audit program by helping lead timely audit planning, fieldwork and reporting, as well as related administrative and management work. It contributes to the annual risk assessment, audit plan and schedule, continuous monitoring, and preparation or presentation of related management information reports. The role also supports issue testing, including review of the approach, testing and reports for regulatory, third-party and internal audit issues. In collaboration with IADA leadership and other groups, the position helps identify control issues and emerging risks and supports timely, effective remediation. It also communicates with Head Office, overseas audit offices, IADA leadership and staff, and other Mizuho groups and personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business, accounting, finance, economics, computer science or management information systems.
At least 4 years of relevant work experience, including internal or external auditing, risk management, supervisory examinations or equivalent.
Sound understanding of internal audit principles, practices and techniques, and of risk, risk management, internal control and compliance, with the ability to apply this knowledge effectively and consistently.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong relationship-building skills and ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
Experience in bank or broker-dealer financial, managerial and regulatory reporting.

Nice To Haves

An advanced or specialized degree and/or a relevant professional certification or license, such as an MBA, CPA, CA, CIA, CISA or CFE.

Responsibilities

Support the team in executing the audit program, including timely audit planning, fieldwork, reporting, and administrative and management tasks.
Assist with the design, development and implementation of IADA’s annual risk assessment, audit plan and schedule, and continuous monitoring.
Prepare and/or present related management information (MIS) reports.
Execute activities and deliverables associated with issue testing, including reviewing the approach, testing and reports for regulatory, third-party and internal audit issues.
Use available tools and resources and share best practices to support efficiency and operational excellence in accordance with IADA policies and procedures.
Work with IADA Vice President/Director and other groups to identify control issues and emerging risks and ensure timely and effective remediation.
Communicate with IAD Head Office, other IAD overseas offices, IADA management and staff, and other Mizuho areas, functions and personnel.
Support IADA leadership in interactions with supervisory authorities, audit committees and senior audit leadership, including metrics reporting.