Lead enterprise-wide digital transformation strategy and execution across Mizuho Securities and the financial group. Manage AI, data, and business reform projects, coordinate stakeholders, report to executives, and mentor DX personnel.
About this role
The role supports Mizuho’s DX strategy by working across the introduction and practical application of advanced digital technologies, including end-to-end architecture design. Depending on experience, preferences, and skills, responsibilities may cover one or more of the following themes: AI, platform engineering, data and analytics, modern security, modern application architecture, and blockchain.
The successful candidate must be able to create a grand design for application architecture independently. They must also have advanced expertise in at least one of the listed themes and be able to lead it as a technical leader.
Required experience totals at least three years across the following areas: creating an IT architecture grand design in system development projects, and leading projects in the financial sector that apply a specialist field from the listed themes. Experience introducing advanced technologies or applying them to business, as well as experience conducting research, investigation, or information sharing on digital technologies, is preferred.
The position is based in Tokyo. The work location may be changed to a place designated by the company, including a location where telework is performed. The employment contract has no fixed term, with individual treatment potentially offered based on experience. The probationary period is six months, with the same salary during probation.
Standard working hours are 8:40 to 17:10, including 7.5 scheduled working hours and a 60-minute break. Flextime may apply depending on the department. Overtime and holiday work may be required. Holidays include Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, year-end and New Year holidays, 21 days of annual paid leave subject to the hiring month in the first year, and other special leave.
Salary is determined according to company regulations based on ability and suitability; commuting expenses are fully covered under company rules, and a lunch subsidy may be provided. Social insurance, an employee stock ownership plan, childcare babysitter discounts, housing-related programs, asset-building support, and leisure support are provided. Indoor smoking is prohibited throughout the workplace.
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