Fixed Income Financing COO

Mizuho•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Fixed Income Financing COO Join Mizuho's growing Fixed Income Division as Financing COO. Responsibilities: Work closely with the Fixed Income COO and Head of Fixed Income Financing, Head of CLOs, and Head of Residential Mortgage Finance to develop and execute business strategies Monitor the financial performance of Fixed Income Financing, CLOs, and Residential Mortgage Finance; develop KPIs and analytics that support business decisions Develop and maintain detailed execution plans for business initiatives and work closely with business leadership and infrastructure partners to drive implementation Prepare compelling analysis and presentations to support management discussion of business strategy and new business initiatives Work with business leadership to develop the annual financial budget and periodic forecasts Contribute to ad hoc work supporting new product development, including elements of project management Divisional Financial Resource Management Monitor Fixed Income’s balance sheet and capital usage and work closely with business leads to set and manage to utilization targets Enhance reporting of key financial resource utilization, metrics, and drivers to enable improved business decision making Act as the advocate for the Fixed Income Division on financial resource topics with internal and external stakeholders, including obtaining allocations of financial resources to support business growth Assess new regulatory developments, analyze the impact on the Fixed Income Division, and identify threats and opportunities as it pertains to financial resources Continuously seek financial resource optimization opportunities across risk weighted assets, balance sheet, leverage, and funding, and make recommendations for actions to Fixed Income leadership Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in finance or a related field. 10-12 years of experience in the financial industry; experience in investment banking market’s area strongly preferred Experience in a business management role Demonstrated knowledge of key financial resource topics including risk weighted assets, leverage, and funding as it pertains to fixed income business activities Experience with fixed income products and fixed income financing activities in particular, including repo, securitization warehouse, and other typical products Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint knowledge required, including ability to create compelling presentations for senior management Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to interpret a wide range of financial information Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, including capacity to multi-task while maintaining a focus on timely delivering Strong sense of accountability, urgency, and proactively Keen attention to detail and ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner The expected base salary ranges from $225,000- $300,000. 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-Onsite 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. Why Mizuho Mizuho is in growth mode as we are climbing the league tables, disrupting the status quo, and attracting top talent. Positions are available across our corporate functions, and on our corporate and investment banking, capital markets, advisory, research, sales & trading, derivatives, and financing teams. We are looking for candidates who want to contribute to our entrepreneurial culture where people at all levels are inspired to share ideas. Our creativity sets us apart, and our perseverance drives results in creating bespoke, client-focused solutions. If you are interested in advancing your career working for a firm with a growth mindset and the resources of a global financial services team, we would like to hear from you. For more information, please view our Recruiting Brochure

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in finance or a related field.
10-12 years of experience in the financial industry; experience in investment banking market’s area strongly preferred
Experience in a business management role
Demonstrated knowledge of key financial resource topics including risk weighted assets, leverage, and funding as it pertains to fixed income business activities
Experience with fixed income products and fixed income financing activities in particular, including repo, securitization warehouse, and other typical products
Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint knowledge required, including ability to create compelling presentations for senior management
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to interpret a wide range of financial information
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, including capacity to multi-task while maintaining a focus on timely delivering
Strong sense of accountability, urgency, and proactively
Keen attention to detail and ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Fixed Income COO and Head of Fixed Income Financing, Head of CLOs, and Head of Residential Mortgage Finance to develop and execute business strategies
Monitor the financial performance of Fixed Income Financing, CLOs, and Residential Mortgage Finance; develop KPIs and analytics that support business decisions
Develop and maintain detailed execution plans for business initiatives and work closely with business leadership and infrastructure partners to drive implementation
Prepare compelling analysis and presentations to support management discussion of business strategy and new business initiatives
Work with business leadership to develop the annual financial budget and periodic forecasts
Contribute to ad hoc work supporting new product development, including elements of project management
Monitor Fixed Income’s balance sheet and capital usage and work closely with business leads to set and manage to utilization targets
Enhance reporting of key financial resource utilization, metrics, and drivers to enable improved business decision making
Act as the advocate for the Fixed Income Division on financial resource topics with internal and external stakeholders, including obtaining allocations of financial resources to support business growth
Assess new regulatory developments, analyze the impact on the Fixed Income Division, and identify threats and opportunities as it pertains to financial resources
Continuously seek financial resource optimization opportunities across risk weighted assets, balance sheet, leverage, and funding, and make recommendations for actions to Fixed Income leadership