Mizuho Financial

Compliance Officer

Mizuho Financial$125K — $165K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of compliance experience in registered investment adviser or hedge fund environments.
  • Strong knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act and regulatory frameworks.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent recordkeeping skills.
  • Proficient in research, analysis, and problem-solving.
  • Effective communicator in diverse settings.
  • Able to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Familiarity with compliance systems; experience with ComplySci or ComplianceAlpha preferred.
  • Experience with quantitative strategies or performance calculations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance programs adhere to relevant regulations and guidelines.
  • Review marketing and due diligence documents for compliance integrity.
  • Conduct day-to-day compliance surveillance and enforce codes of ethics and conduct.
  • Prepare compliance reports for committees and headquarters as required.
  • Manage compliance training initiatives for staff.
  • Update and maintain compliance policies and procedures in collaboration with the CCO.
  • Assist with regulatory filings and document requests from auditors and regulators.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working arrangement with remote work flexibility.
  • Access to a comprehensive employee benefits package.
  • Eligibility for a discretionary bonus based on performance.
Full Job Description
A New York-based asset manager (SEC registered investment adviser and CFTC registered CTA/CPO) is seeking a VP, Compliance Officer.

Vice President (Compliance) Job Description:
  • Provide compliance support to ensure that the firm's compliance programs are implemented, maintained and enforced in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations including the Investment Adviser Act of 1940 and the Commodity Exchange Act.
  • Review pitch books, monthly reports, DDQs, RFPs and other marketing documents. Participate in investor operational due diligence.
  • Conduct various day-to-day compliance surveillance activities including Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct supervision and enforcement (including personal trade review and monitoring, distribution and review of quarterly and annual Code of Ethics reporting, requesting, collecting and reviewing third party statements as necessary, maintaining restricted lists, gift and entertainment reviews, and political contribution reviews), conflicts management, electronic communications reviews, best execution reviews, broker reviews, account list maintenance, and AML/OFAC due diligence reviews, etc.
  • Prepare and submit various compliance reports to the committees and the headquarters as necessary.
  • Manage and administer compliance trainings.
  • Assist the CCO with updating and maintaining policies and procedures as necessary including assisting in getting managerial approval of updated policies and distributing policies to staff.
  • Assist with the firm's regulatory filings (Form ADV, Form PF, CPO-PQR, CTA-PR etc.).
  • Assist with information/document requests from regulators, auditors, and compliance consultants.
  • Conduct service provider due diligence.
  • Keep the firm current with new rules, regulations and other compliance requirements.


Qualifications:
  • Minimum 8 years of registered investment adviser and/or hedge fund legal or compliance experience.
  • Knowledge of investment advisory and commodity trading advisory services and arrangements, and related regulatory requirements.
  • Knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act, Investment Company Act, SEC and CFTC/NFA regulations.
  • Attention to detail. Accurate and timely recordkeeping and organizational skills.
  • Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proven ability to work well independently, with limited direct oversight, and in a team environment.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in a diverse workspace.
  • Organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
  • Knowledge of compliance systems, experience with ComplySci and ComplianceAlpha is a plus.
  • Experience with quantitative strategies a plus.
  • Work experience in a large financial group a plus.
  • Knowledge of banking regulations a plus.
  • Experience with performance calculations is a plus.


The expected base salary ranges from $125,000 - $165,000 Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

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Other requirements

Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process

About Mizuho Financial

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is a Japanese banking holding company headquartered in the ?temachi district of Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. The name "mizuho" literally means "abundant rice" in Japanese. It holds assets in excess of $1.8 trillion US dollars through its control of Mizuho Bank, Mizuho Corporate Bank, and other operating subsidiaries. The company's combined holdings form the second largest financial services group in Japan. Its banking businesses rank third in Japan after Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group. It is the 15th largest banking institution in the world by total assets as of December 2018.
Learn more about Mizuho Financial
Size
54,492 employees
Market Cap
$35 billion
Industry
Net Income
$84.4 billion
5 Year Trend
-0.6%
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