Financial Crime Compliance - Assistant Vice President

The Financial Crime Compliance function is an independent function that identifies, assesses, advises on and monitors financial crime compliance risk – that is the risk of regulatory penalties as a result of failure to comply with applicable regulations. The function exists to support Mizuho London (Mizuho International plc and Mizuho Bank Ltd, London Branch) by enabling it to conduct business lawfully, in accordance with regulatory requirements and with integrity. The main objective is to provide an active advisory and monitoring service in relation to regulatory requirements, especially those of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Duties And Responsibilities

• Be a key member of the Financial Crime Compliance team, which is the focal point for the oversight of all activity relating to anti‑money laundering (AML) and counter terrorist financing (CTF) and the mitigation of other financial crime risks, including bribery, corruption and sanctions.
• Work with the MLRO and the team to enhance financial crime policies and procedures, enabling Mizuho London to comply with relevant legislation, regulation and guidance.
• Monitor compliance with Mizuho London’s financial crime risk appetite and other relevant policies, including second‑line review and approval of client onboarding, periodic reviews and screening, review of transaction monitoring and AML system alerts, and sanctions filtering alerts.
• Assist the team in rolling out training and increasing awareness of financial crime risks to staff.
• Assist the MLRO in preparing an annual report to senior management on anti‑money laundering and other financial crime matters, including the preparation of regular management information for London and Head Office senior management.
• Provide advice to stakeholders on financial crime risks.
• Conduct quality assurance checks of financial crime controls, including KYC and sanctions related activities.
• Assist with other tasks as assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills, And Experience

• Relevant second‑line financial crime industry experience (minimum four years).
• Experience in corporate and investment banking with exposure to a range of capital markets investment and/or corporate banking products.
• Strong understanding of the FCA regime, thematic reviews, enforcement actions and financial crime legislation, with the ability to apply that knowledge.
• Strong desire to achieve quality results and a client‑centric approach.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, written and oral, with stakeholders of differing seniority.
• Ability to manage own time, meet deadlines, problem‑solve, innovate, support change and work independently and within a team.
• Confidence and professionalism in dealings with staff at all levels.
• Great organisational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and under pressure.

What Mizuho Can Offer You

• Competitive starting salary, plus discretionary bonus.
• Non‑contributory pension.
• 27 days’ annual leave.
• Core working hours and hybrid working (office and home based).
• Virtual GP.
• Wellbeing benefits, including Mental Health Allies and First Aiders.

At Mizuho, we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer part‑time, job‑sharing and hybrid arrangements. Our purpose‑led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate and work together in agile ways to meet all business needs. We are committed to supporting equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community we operate in and from all ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, 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 at recruitment@mizuhoemea.com.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Other

Industries: Financial Services, Banking, and Investment Banking