Head of Regulatory Relations Director

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Profile Summary

Mizuhos Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) regional coverage is headquartered in London where our two primary UK operating entities Mizuho International plc (MHI) and Mizuho Bank London Branch are based. Both MHI and Mizuho Bank London Branch fall under FCA and PRA supervision.

Mizuho has recently gone through a period of transformation towards a Corporate and Investment Banking model whereby our banking and capital markets businesses have become more closely aligned.

The Compliance Department is an independent function that identifies assesses advises on and monitors compliance risk. The Compliance Department exists to support relevant Mizuho entities by enabling them to conduct business lawfully in accordance with regulatory requirements and with integrity. The Regulatory Relations function sits within the overall Compliance Department with responsibility for managing relations with the FCA and PRA and effective follow through on regulatory requests as set out below.

We are looking to engage a permanent head of regulatory relations who will ensure that all FCA and PRA requests are met on time and to quality standards.

This role has important responsibilities in helping to ensure the Compliance Department effectively discharges its responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Management of relations with PRA and FCA including co-ordinating overseeing and contributing to preparation of correspondence with the UK regulators communicating with internal stakeholders on incoming regulatory correspondence and requests and ensuring completion of responses to time and quality requirements.
Tracking and coordination of internal action plans to ensure timely and high-quality delivery on specific regulatory requests
Participating in project work related to delivering regulatory actions and requirements as needed
Providing assistance to the Mizuho UK Head of Compliance as required
Advising other teams and SMFs (senior managers) on regulatory requests.
Leading on preparation of updates for key internal governance committees (e.g. Audit and Compliance Committee) including on delivery of regulatory actions.
Providing advice to the Regulatory Developments function on potential impact of new regulatory developments on Mizuho business
Key member of Mizuho London Compliance management and leadership team
Line management of staff as required

Qualifications Skills and Experience

Significant experience (typically 10 years) in investment banking banking compliance regulatory relations or financial regulation.
Strong understanding of the UK regulatory regime for wholesale banks and associated risk and control requirements.
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Proven stakeholder management capabilities.
A collaborative approach and commitment to supporting team success.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience managing or mentoring others.

What Mizuho can offer you

Here at Mizuho there are fantastic progression opportunities and clear paths to promotion. We will give you ample opportunity to affect change and to help grow our business.

In addition to the great opportunity outlined above we are also currently able to offer:

Competitive starting salary plus discretionary bonus
Non-contributory pension
27 days annual leave
Core working hours*
Hybrid working - office and home based*
Virtual GP
Wellbeing benefits including Mental Health Allies and First Aiders

*For applicable roles only

At Mizuho we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like part-time job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect collaborate and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs.

At Mizuho we are committed to supporting equality diversity and equality and seek to create a workplace that is fully inclusive. We welcome applications from all sections of the community that we operate in and from all ethnic backgrounds sexual orientation beliefs gender identities and disabilities.

If you require more information about our equal opportunities policy or wish to discuss any accessibility requirements or reasonable adjustments please contact the recruitment team and we will be happy to help.

Required Experience:

Director

Profile SummaryMizuhos Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) regional coverage is headquartered in London where our two primary UK operating entities Mizuho International plc (MHI) and Mizuho Bank London Branch are based. Both MHI and Mizuho Bank London Branch fall under FCA and PRA supervision.Miz...