Company Overview

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 Mizuho Bank Hong Kong Branch. DRS provides operation support on Cash Management products & services, KYC/CDD, Account Signatory document maintenance support 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

• Acting as reviewer of KYC/CRS/FATCA/ Account documents or data to ensure compliance with Head Office, internal procedure and regulatory requirements;
• Performing daily BAU operations on KYC / CRS / FATCA documentation standards and liaise with internal or external stake holders to follow up any deficiencies/ outstanding documents;
• Supervising and monitoring the CDD process on customer on-boarding/ periodic review/ Triggering Event / Account;
• To support the Head Office KYC/CDD Global implementation program;
• To support the KYC/CDD/CRS/FATCA & signatory documentation related ad-hoc projects.

Essential Functions

• Acting as reviewer of KYC/CRS/FATCA/ Account documents or data to ensure compliance with Head Office, internal policies, procedures & regulatory requirements;
• Performing daily BAU operations on KYC / CRS / FATCA documentation standards and liaise with internal or external stake holders to follow up any deficiencies/ outstanding documents;
• Supervising and monitoring the CDD process on customer on-boarding/ periodic review/ Triggering Event / Account;
• To prepare / review relevant P & P and make suggestions to FINANCIAL CRIME COMPLIANCE KYC Advisory team on the provided training materials & advice on impacts on daily operational process;
• Acting as maker to prepare and send timely MIS Reports and ensure the accuracy and completeness;
• Monitoring and supervising the custodian of original KYC / account documents;
• Attending the trainings provided by FINANCIAL CRIME COMPLIANCE - KYC Advisory to relevant sections;
• Escalation of High risk case to FINANCIAL CRIME COMPLIANCE and management;
• Participating and supporting in any KYC related projects;
• To perform any other duties assigned by superiors.

Competencies

• We are looking for a detail-oriented individual who can work under pressure to meet the tight deadline in a prudent manner;
• The individual should have a strong sense of commitment and responsibility;
• Independently manage daily operation of the team without line manager's guidance;
• Able to handle irregular cases by obtaining necessary guidance from line managers; and
• Possess mind-set to grow, initiate changes and improvements for higher productivity/performance; and
• Proactively acquire necessary knowledge in managing the activities of the team.

Work experience, education and skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/ Finance/ Business;
• 3 years of experience in Banking industry & specializing in KYC Operations ;
• Good command of PC skills including MS Office, etc;
• Good proficiency in English and Chinese; and 
• Suitable candidate with less experience will be considered as Analyst.

Application

Employment of the in-scope positions are subject to Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme (MRCS) as per regulatory requirement. For details, please refer to (Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme Phase 2 I The Hong Kong Association of Banks).

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 35 countries, approximately 52,000 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 People Philosophy

The Mizuho People Philosophy serves as the guiding standard for embodying Mizuho’s Corporate Identity. It establishes the fundamental philosophy for the ways we support people within Mizuho, based on our belief that our people’s growth and fulfillment are essential to achieving our corporate goals. Mizuho is committed to:

• Supporting the professional growth of people
• Recognizing people who promote Mizuho’s Values
• Fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive as their true selves

The full text for the Mizuho People Philosophy can be accessed via this link:

https://www.mizuhogroup.com/sustainability/social/employees

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