Business Manager/Corporate Development & Strategy

Corporate Development & Strategy

This role will support the Head of Strategy to ensure that the initiatives and goals of Corporate Development & Strategy (CD&S) and other teams / responsibilities under the Head of Strategy are being met.

You will work with the Head of Strategy and senior leadership to plan, track and accelerate work across a broad portfolio of projects.

The Head of Strategy is responsible for several key functions with Mizuho Americas :

• Strategy (Firm-wide & Business Specific)
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Principal Investments
• Corporate Change Initiatives
• Executive Office Support
• Digital Innovation
• Financial Resource Management (FRM)
• Sustainability Initiatives

Core Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Strategy in all day-to-day operations and logistics of Corporate Development & Strategy, FRM and other core functions overseen by the Head of Strategy
• Schedule, plan and help the Head of Strategy prepare for meetings and presentations, attend meetings with, or on behalf of, the Head of Strategy and provide summaries with clear action items / next steps
• Organize and monitor the Head of Strategy's book of work to ensure timely completion of projects, serve as a gate-keeper of information for the Head of Strategy
• Provide tactical support to the Head of Strategy and other CD&S team members on development and execution of initiatives
• Maintain a pulse on initiatives and projects across the businesses and corporate functions and provide updates and insights to the Head of Strategy on a proactive basis
• Identify and provide recommendations on improvements across the organization
• Assist in preparing ad hoc and periodic meeting materials for the Head of Strategy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (finance, business or accounting preferable)
• 5+ years of experience from either a management consulting firm or financial services firm in strategy or client-facing roles
• Understanding of and strong interest in Corporate and Investment Bank products and services
• Excellent written and verbal communicator, strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Ability to operate independently with excellent time management skills and ability to deliver on multiple, competing priorities in a dynamic environment
• Ability to effectively interact with people across all levels within the organization
• Excellent skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint tool
• Willing and able to work in-person 3-4 days a week

The expected base salary ranges from $150,000.00 - $180,000.00. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained.

Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

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Other requirements

Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations.

Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process

Company Overview

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of $2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia.

Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America.

Through its acquisition of Greenhill, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia.

Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research.

Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com.

Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package.

We are an EEO / AA Employer - M / F / Disability / Veteran.

We participate in the E-Verify program.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.

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