Vice President/Assistant Vice President, Strategic Project Team, Operations Plan

Vice President/Assistant Vice President, Strategic Project Team, Operations Plan Mizuho Bank, Limited has a long‑term commitment to the Hong Kong market. With a strong global connection and a workforce of over 600 staff in Hong Kong, Mizuho Bank, Limited is able to help corporations in Hong Kong to expand their business worldwide. Our clients comprise Japanese and non‑Japanese corporations including PRC related ones, financial institutions, government and quasi‑government organisations, etc. We provide a full spectrum of corporate banking services to our customers including syndication loans, treasury, transaction banking, financial advisory, project finance, merger and acquisition, leveraged finance, structured finance, etc. About the team Operations Planning Section is to provide operations administration and operation support within departments. Also, promote Operation and System projects in corporation with other departments or Head Office and to establish the business continuity plan to mitigate the risk to the branch under emergency situation. Role requirements To assist Section Head in planning and implementing branch‑wise systems enhancement projects and other IT & Operational projects through coordination with relevant departments/sections in Hong Kong, overseas, and Head Office. To perform various tasks related to operations of the branch, coordinate with other departments/sections to prepare various operation related reports to Head Office/Local Authority, internal procedure review etc. To provide operational supports to other branches whenever necessary To perform any other duties assigned by superiors Essential Functions Planning and management of systems enhancement projects and other IT & Operational projects for the “Ideal Operations & Systems Model” for HK Branch, coordination with relevant departments/sections in Hong Kong, overseas, and Head Office, arrangement / holding of meetings, and preparation of status reports, meeting materials and minutes. Operational support and training inside/outside the branch, whenever necessary. We are looking for an individual who has mind‑set to make improvements for higher productivity and performance. The individual should proactively analyse his/her work to improve quality and efficiency. Possess mind‑set to initiate changes and improvements for higher productivity/performance. Proactively acquire necessary knowledge through day‑to‑day work through training and communicate with relevant counterparties to solve problems. Build good working relationship with other members and stakeholders and effectively collaborate with them to achieve Team/Section goals. Respect for, and commit to, high standards of business conduct and integrity in promoting deals/projects, and conducting operations/reporting, etc. Work experience, education and skills Bachelor’s Degree holder; 4‑5 years’ experience in back office operations in Banking; Good project management and planning skills with knowledge of project management methodologies, such as Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid; Familiar with core banking systems or robotics process automation (RPA) would be a plus; Able to work in a fast‑paced environment, manage multiple projects and deliver projects on time; Experience in managing projects with Head Office or Regional Office would be an advantage; Able to work with different stakeholders with good negotiation skills; A good team player with sound communication skills and presentation skills. Good command of both English and Chinese; Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Suitable candidate with less experience will be offered at Assistant Vice President Level. Application Employment of the in‑scope positions are subject to Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme (MRCS) as per regulatory requirement. For details, please refer to (Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme Phase 2 I The Hong Kong Association of Banks). Please indicate your current and expected salary on CV for the application. Mizuho Bank, Ltd. in Hong Kong is an integral part of the Japan‑based Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: MFG). The Mizuho group is a global financial services leader with offices in 35 countries, approximately 52,000 employees, and assets of almost USD 2 trillion. Mizuho provides expertise in retail banking, corporate finance, investment banking, asset management, capital markets, and sales and trading, to help businesses develop and find new opportunities for growth. 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