Join Mizuho as a Compliance Systems Engineer

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join Mizuho's dynamic team as a Compliance Systems Engineer. We're looking for a talented individual to help enhance our Compliance Systems including AML/BSA, Transaction Monitoring, OFAC/Sanctions, and various other compliance tools and platforms.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

As a Compliance Systems Engineer, you will:

• Assist in data analysis and documentation processes, including development, testing, implementation, validation, and maintenance of BSA/AML/OFAC models and scenarios used across the company.
• Design queries to perform data analytics and data extractions using SQL and other data mining tools.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative data integrity analyses for transaction monitoring and sanctions screening.
• Use PowerPoint, Visio, and Excel to prepare and report various company metrics to internal and external parties.
• Write formal and fact-based documentation detailing procedures, assumptions, and results/findings.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects such as system implementation and model validation.
• Support the BSA/AML/OFAC team during internal audits, system assessments, regulatory audits, and model validation stages.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in corporate banking.
• Strong SQL experience with Oracle and MS SQL, including the ability to create, modify, and troubleshoot queries.
• In-depth knowledge of BSA/AML/OFAC regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with AML Monitoring systems like Actimize, PRIME Compliance Suite, and Accuity Fircosoft is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of bank money transfer methods (MTS, SWIFT, ACH, FEDWIRE, CHIPS).
• Experience in ETL processes, job scheduling tools like Tidal, Windows & Unix infrastructure, Web Servers, and Web Application servers.
• Programming experience in Unix (shell scripting), Python, JAVA, Perl, and familiarity with J2EE and Spring Framework.
• Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including DevOps using Git and Jenkins.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working in a fast-paced team environment with multiple projects and shifting priorities.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and ticket-driven environments like JIRA.
• Experience with the MuleSoft platform is a plus.

General Requirements

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong interpersonal, organizational, written, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. A degree in IT/Computer Science, experience in Business/Systems Analysis or Quality Assurance, and the ability to analyze data for business-relevant conclusions are essential.

Salary: The expected base salary ranges from $101k-$155k based on skills, experience, and other factors. In addition to a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates may also receive a discretionary bonus.

Work Environment

Mizuho has a hybrid working program offering varying opportunities for remote work depending on role, department needs, and regulatory requirements.

Company Overview

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the world's 15th largest bank with total assets of ~$2 trillion and 60,000 employees worldwide. We offer comprehensive financial services in 35 countries with 800 offices globally. Mizuho Americas, through its acquisition of Greenhill, provides M&A, restructuring, and private capital advisory across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Visit for more information.

Mizuho Americas is an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran. We participate in the E-Verify program and maintain a drug-free workplace with mandatory drug testing as permitted by law.