Mizuho Financial

Futures Clearing - Operations- VP/Director

Mizuho Financial$100K — $175K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of relevant experience in Clearing roles
  • Firm grasp of Futures & Options trade life cycle
  • Demonstrated experience managing operations effectively
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Dynamic team player focused on process improvement
  • Strong initiative and self-starting abilities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure accurate trade clearance and booking on trade date
  • Collaborate with Exchanges and clients to resolve trade issues
  • Master back-office systems including GMI, LISA, DUCO
  • Lead and support process automation and project management
  • Guide team members in resolving complex issues
  • Stay updated on industry regulations and communicate with stakeholders
  • Coordinate closely with Operations and other departments
  • Work flexible hours, including evenings and US holidays.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working program with remote opportunities
  • Generous employee benefits package
  • Opportunity for discretionary bonuses
Full Job Description
Futures Division clears 30 Exchange globally and reconciles over 70+ balancing sheets. Clearing team is responsible for managing all clients and executing brokers cleared trades and requires a strong and motivated Director with in-depth understanding and a subject matter expert on Clearing processes.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure all trades are cleared, allocated and booked correctly in client account on trade date


  • Liaise with Exchanges, carry brokers and clients on trade issues & ensure prompt resolution


  • Master firms' back-office systems and middleware viz GMI, LISA, DUCO, RPA etc.


  • Assist Clearing manager to lead and manage projects, drive automation and streamline Clearing processes including new business initiatives on top of daily operational activities


  • Provide guidance and assistance to team members and help them resolve issues which require clear and in depth understanding of the process


  • Keeps abreast of the latest industry and regulatory developments including prompt replies to Exchange, Regulators and Auditors.


  • Work closely with Operations team & other Departments viz Front Office, Compliance, Risk etc.


  • Cover 12 - 8 pm shift to ensure seamless end of day processing


  • Flexible to work on US Holiday on rotational basis


Qualifications/Skills

  • 5-10 years of relevant experience including working knowledge of GMI, LISA & DUCO


  • Firm understanding of Futures & Options trade life cycle and expertise in break resolution


  • Well-developed management skills and relevant experience managing operational functions


  • Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook


  • Excellent follow-through and attention to detail.


  • Dynamic & proactive team player with the ability to identify process inefficiencies to improve capacity, efficiency, and control.


  • Self-starter with a proven ability to take initiative.


  • Team-oriented with strong integrity and professionalism.


  • Proper escalation of issues.


  • Strong time management skills are required to meet time critical deadlines and priorities.


  • Effective verbal and written communication skills; notably the ability to clearly articulate issues and influence resolution.


  • Have a growth mindset


The expected base salary ranges from $100,000- $175,000 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.

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

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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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54,492 employees
Market Cap
$35 billion
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Net Income
$84.4 billion
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