Mizuho Financial

Credit Review Officer

Mizuho Financial$150K — $160K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Business Administration required; advanced degrees like MBA or CFA preferred.
  • Minimum 4+ years of credit risk, corporate banking, rating agency, regulatory, or consulting experience; formal credit training a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of credit risk analysis, underwriting, and portfolio management methodologies.
  • Familiarity with the U.S. regulatory environment.
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office; ability to learn internal systems.
  • Demonstrated capacity to develop and articulate independent, evidence-based credit opinions.
  • Strong collaboration skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across lines of defense.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate borrower credit condition via assessment of historical and current financial performance.
  • Assess and validate accuracy of internal risk ratings and U.S. regulatory classifications, and recommend rating adjustments.
  • Ensure compliance of credit decisions with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of credit risk monitoring frameworks and oversight practices.
  • Prepare clear and well-supported review findings and escalate observations.
  • Conduct portfolio-level risk assessments to evaluate overall credit risk quality and direction.
  • Support ad hoc projects and maintain deep knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulatory expectations.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working program with remote work opportunities based on role and departmental needs.
  • Generous employee benefits package.
  • Eligible for a discretionary bonus.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Credit Review Officer with strong analytical experience across corporate borrowers and diverse industry sectors, including Structured Finance, Sponsor Finance, and High Yield. This role in completing the annual review plan by conducting independent credit reviews to ensure compliance with Bank policies and procedures as well as adherence with regulatory guidelines.

The ideal candidate will possess the ability to effectively review and challenge obligor risk ratings and credit risk management weaknesses in the loan portfolio. The role requires the ability to communicate findings, both written and verbal, to CRAD senior leadership and the line of business.

Key Responsibilities
Independent Credit Reviews
  • Evaluate borrower credit condition through the assessment of historical and current financial performance, including base and stress-scenario financial projections as required.
  • Assess and validate the accuracy of internal risk ratings and U.S. regulatory classifications. Recommend and support rating adjustments, serving as an independent arbiter within the Credit Review function.
  • Assess compliance of credit decisions with internal lending policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of credit risk monitoring frameworks, including covenants, triggers, and ongoing oversight practices.
  • Prepare clear, well-supported review findings and escalate observations as appropriate.
  • Communicate effectively with Credit Review leadership and business line stakeholders, including constructive challenge of 1LOD and 2LOD perspectives.
  • Identify gaps and enhancement opportunities in credit risk management practices, policies, and procedures.
  • Review adequacy of Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses (ALLL) methodologies, as applicable.


Portfolio & Risk Oversight
  • Conduct portfolio-level risk assessments to evaluate the quality, quantity, direction, and aggregate of credit risk.
  • Perform quarterly continuous portfolio monitoring assessments to support early identification of emerging risks.
  • Maintain deep knowledge of assigned portfolios, industries, and risk trends - building subject matter expertise.


Additional Responsibilities
  • Support ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives within the CRAD function.
  • Maintain strong knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory expectations.
  • Ensure adherence to all compliance requirements and the Bank's Code of Conduct.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Business Administration required; advanced degree (MBA) and/or CFA preferred.
  • Minimum 4+ years of credit risk, corporate banking, rating agency, regulatory, or consulting experience; formal credit training a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of credit risk analysis, underwriting, and portfolio management methodologies.
  • Familiarity with U.S. regulatory environment.
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office; ability to learn internal systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and articulate independent, evidence-based credit opinions.
  • Strong collaboration skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across lines of defense.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • High level of accountability, initiative, and professional integrity.


The expected base salary ranges from $150,000.00. - $160,000.00. 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.
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