Head of Compliance - Dubai - Executive Director

Head of Compliance - Dubai - Executive Director

We are not your typical financial institution. It’s our people who make us a cut above. Here, every person is respected because of their differences, not in spite of them.

We pride ourselves on a culture of purpose, passion and compassion. At Mizuho, we provide the stability of an international industry leader with the career trajectory of a growing business. Our steady, strategic growth gives our people at all levels rewarding degrees of responsibility and a richer work experience than a boutique firm or an established giant could offer alone.

Working for Mizuho opens doors not just to a rewarding career with excellent prospects, but to lasting friendships with colleagues from diverse cultures. It’s the local expertise of our employees that makes our global network so powerful. By collaborating with colleagues and clients who have your same ambition, you can amplify your sphere of influence and base of knowledge as part of one of the largest—and growing—banks in the world.

What is the opportunity?

The Compliance Department is an oversight department, forming part of the local second line of defence, and is responsible for the overall Compliance Framework of Mizuho Bank, Ltd. (DIFC Branch - Dubai). This includes KYC/AML, MAR, Sanction, SIRA, insider regulation, corruption/bribery, Compliance Program/Training and adhering to various financial regulations across its operations.

Manage the Compliance Department and ensure the department effectively supports and oversees the business operations, to protect the company and to address any issues that arise with local regulators.

What will you be doing?

• Responsible for maintaining and enhancing Mizuho Dubai’s Compliance Framework (including KYC/AML, Sanction, MAR/Insider Information, Bribery & Corruption, financial regulation), meeting today's and future compliance risks/regulatory expectations;
• Act as Money Laundering Reporting Officer and ensure compliance with UAE and DFSA’s AML law and regulations.
• Responsible for managing and overseeing Mizuho Dubai’s regulatory obligations and ensure Mizuho Dubai takes necessary steps to mitigate regulatory compliance risks;
• Drives and supports the maintenance and development of enhanced compliance systems and capabilities;
• Responsible for setting and developing the departmental strategy, plan and targets, taking into account regulatory and operational timelines;
• Closely coordinating with Regional stakeholders, and provide support and best practices to other regional/MEA Mizuho offices.
• Monitor and maintain good oversight of Mizuho group compliance policies and focus areas (including HOP and reporting), and be engaged in Mizuho global compliance initiatives or projects;
• Maintain proactive communication with all internal and external stakeholders, showing positive and cooperative attitude;
• Responsible for adequate documentation related to the area of responsibility;
• Prepare and develop Management Information, including presentations/materials to regional and local senior stakeholders;
• Chair, support and/or provide material/input to various committees (including Compliance Committee, PDCA's, CORC, etc.);
• Responsible for managing departmental staff, target setting, performance reviews/plans, development plans, resource planning/holiday planning, hiring and any other HR housekeeping matters;
• Responsible for preparing and submitting timely budget and expense requests, in line with policies and procedures;
• Responsible for adequately and timely addressing any audit items and regulatory deliverables;
• Proactively advise Senior Management, departmental managers and staff, about compliance developments and risks;
• Responsible for timely preparation and submission of group- and regulatory reports;
• Proactive training, coaching and support to departmental staff.

What do you need to succeed?

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent (law, compliance or audit)
• Approximately 10-15 years compliance experience of which approximately 5 years experience as team lead or in managerial role;
• Experience in directly communicating with local (financial) regulators;
• Great organisational and time management skills;
• Strong numerical and analytical skills;
• Customer-centric career experience;
• Demonstrable ability to innovate, support change and problem solve;
• Collaborative nature to contribute to a successful team performance;
• Sound knowledge of the Banking Industry;
• High level of computer literacy and skills in data manipulation / presentation;
• Language skills are an asset, but not essential;
• Positive and Proactive;
• Flexibility;
• Sense of responsibility / commitment.

Supervisory / Managerial Skills to consider:

• Maintain transparent communication to provide clear direction to the team;
• Strong decision making skills to efficiently delegate tasks;
• Foster the spirit of teamwork and cohesiveness across the team;
• Motivate the team to complete tasks to a high standard;
• Empower individuals to take responsibility for their goals;
• Coach, mentor and develop the team in a positive and constructive manner.

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.

At Mizuho we are committed to supporting equality, diversity and inclusion, and seek to create a workplace that is fully inclusive.

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 – recruitment@mizuhoemea.com and we will be happy to help.