Mizuho Bank, Ltd Is Hiring A Kyc Analyst

Join Mizuho Americas as a KYC Specialist and be a key player in managing onboarding processes for our Japanese corporate clients across the Americas, contributing to a dynamic and growth-oriented financial institution. 🌎

📝 Job Overview

In this exciting role, you will oversee the KYC (Know Your Customer) process for our corporate clients within the Japanese Banking Americas team (JBA). JBA delivers essential banking services to Japanese corporate clients in the Americas, ensuring compliance and smooth onboarding.

Core Responsibilities

• Client Outreach
  • Assess required KYC information and documents based on client status.
  • Contact clients to gather necessary KYC details promptly and professionally.
  • Ensure the accuracy of the obtained information and share it with relevant departments for downstream processing.
  • Communicate with Relationship Managers regarding client updates.
  • Independently resolve any issues collaborating with RMs to complete the KYC process without delay.
• KYC Due Date Control
  • Manage KYC progress proactively without direct supervision.
  • Share progress updates with relevant departments to ensure timely due diligence and adherence to deadlines.
• Understanding of KYC Requirements and Systems
  • Stay informed on regulations, internal policies, and procedures related to KYC.
  • Familiarize with bank systems to facilitate accurate assessments.
• Additional Responsibilities

  Handle other ad-hoc tasks assigned by managers beyond KYC duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Japanese (reading, writing, speaking).
• Ability to comprehend policies and procedures in both languages.
• Excellent business email communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience in client service preferred.
• Ability to work independently without immediate supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

The base salary ranges from $85,000 - $100,000, based on skills, experience, education, and certifications. In addition to a competitive salary, employees are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a generous benefits package.

Additional Requirements & Work Environment

• Mizuho maintains a hybrid working program with flexible remote work options depending on role requirements, department needs, and local laws.
• Some roles may require more in-office presence, which will be communicated during recruitment.

🏢 About Mizuho Financial Group

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank globally, managing assets of approximately $2 trillion. With 60,000 employees across 35 countries, we provide comprehensive financial services worldwide, including in the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.

Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services in the US, Canada, and Latin America. We also offer M&A, restructuring, and private capital advisory through our acquisition of Greenhill. Our team of about 3,500 professionals delivers services in corporate banking, capital markets, sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody, and research.

Discover more at www.mizuhoamericas.com.

🌟 Why Join Mizuho?

We are in growth mode, disrupting the status quo, and attracting top talent across various functions, including corporate and investment banking, research, sales & trading, derivatives, and financing. We foster an entrepreneurial culture where innovative ideas are encouraged at every level.

If you’re looking to advance your career within a global, resource-rich financial organization committed to growth and client-focused solutions, we want to hear from you!

For more information, please view our Recruiting Brochure.