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.

LI-Hybrid

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 .