Compliance Officer

Mizuho Financial Group

Finance

Compliance

Flextime

About this role

The Compliance Officer will belong to the Wholesale Compliance Department within the Compliance Group. The role supports individual matters across the wholesale business, including both primary and secondary activities. Responsibilities include advising on regulatory compliance and conflict-of-interest issues, as well as supporting the development and operation of compliance frameworks. Conflict-of-interest matters are handled in coordination with companies across the Mizuho Financial Group.

The role covers markets compliance for both equities and fixed income. The relevant business also includes cross-border activities. Candidates may have experience in wholesale business, and front-office experience may be considered even without prior compliance experience. Experience at a financial institution, law firm, or accounting firm is also accepted as a qualification route.

Business-level English is welcomed. Experience negotiating directly with regulators, including responding to inspections, is advantageous. Product knowledge sufficient to respond to front-office consultations, the ability to provide accurate advice to front-office and related departments, and coordination and negotiation skills are also valued. The role further seeks practical knowledge of relevant regulations and an interest in following current regulatory developments.

The position is based in Otemachi, Tokyo. It is a permanent employee position with a six-month probationary period. Indoor smoking is prohibited.

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