Equities Strategic Initiatives & AI Transformation

Mizuho Financial Group is seeking a well-qualified candidate to support strategic project delivery and AI-enabled business transformation initiatives across the Equities franchise.

About the role

This individual will drive the execution of key business priorities, coordinate complex cross-functional initiatives, and identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation to improve productivity, scalability, and operational efficiency. The role serves as a central point of coordination across Front Office, Risk, Operations, Finance, Compliance, Technology, and external stakeholders while advancing the Equities AI and automation agenda.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Project Delivery
  • Drive execution of strategic Equities initiatives across Financing, Derivatives, and broader Equities businesses.
  • Develop and manage project plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, and stakeholder communications.
  • Establish and oversee project governance, status reporting, action tracking, and escalation processes.
  • Proactively drive project execution, resolve issues, and manage risks to ensure initiatives are delivered on time.
  • Partner with senior business stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into executable workstreams.
• AI & Business Transformation
  • Identify and drive opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and workflow optimization across the Equities franchise.
  • Partner with business and technology teams to develop and implement AI-enabled solutions.
  • Evaluate and prioritize AI use cases based on business impact and return on investment.
  • Support adoption of AI tools that improve front-office productivity, client servicing, workflow efficiency, and operating leverage.
  • Establish a pipeline of automation and transformation initiatives aligned to Equities strategic objectives.
• Stakeholder Management
  • Coordinate initiatives across Front Office, Operations, Risk, Finance, Compliance, Technology, and Control Functions.
  • Drive accountability and timely resolution of project issues and dependencies.
  • Prepare materials and updates for senior management and governance forums.

Requirements

• 5–10+ years of experience in project management, business transformation, consulting, strategy, or COO functions.
• Experience working within Capital Markets, Equities, Sales & Trading, Investment Banking, or Financial Services.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent strategic initiatives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to operate independently, navigate ambiguity, and drive results.
• Minimum of four (4) days per week in the office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI, automation, workflow digitization, or business transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with Generative AI tools and enterprise AI adoption.
• Experience improving operational processes and driving organizational efficiency.
• Knowledge of Equities, Prime Brokerage, Financing, Derivatives, or Trading businesses.
• Experience working across both business and technology organizations.

Pay

Expected base salary ranges from $150,000 to $200,000. Salary offers consider relevant skills, training, experience, education, certifications, licenses, market factors, and organizational factors. Successful candidates are eligible for a discretionary bonus.

Benefits

Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package.

Schedule

Mizuho has a hybrid working program with varying opportunities for remote work depending on role, department needs, and local laws. This role requires a minimum of four days per week in the office.