Internal Control Testing

Duties And Responsibilities

• Execute risk-based control testing to assess internal controls and EUCs for design and operating effectiveness.
• Oversee documentation of testing results, including evidence collection, issue analysis, and maintenance of audit-ready records.
• Lead ICT walkthroughs with business units and corporate functions to understand processes, risks, and key control activities.
• Partner with business units, corporate functions, and control owners to identify, assess, and remediate control gaps or deficiencies.
• Serve as a key liaison with the 2LOD Non-Financial Risk team to address review comments, challenges, and program expectations.
• Provide regular status updates to management, working groups, and governance committees on testing progress, issues, and remediation activity.
• Prepare clear, executive-ready reports and presentations for business lines, legal entities, and regional risk committees.
• Support the development and reporting of risk metrics, including KPIs and KRIs, for business line and enterprise-level reporting.
• Coordinate monthly 1LOD Operational Risk reporting, including data analysis and risk management activities through the GRC tool.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives designed to strengthen the ICT program, enhance consistency, and improve execution efficiency.
• Support BRC leadership with ad hoc projects, regulatory initiatives, and governance-related deliverables as needed.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the U.S.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant professional certification preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in Operational Risk, Internal Controls, IT Risk, Third-Party Risk Management, Compliance, or Audit within a bank or financial institution.
• Demonstrated experience with control testing, risk assessments, audit readiness, issue remediation, or governance reporting activities.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, operational risk management, control design, operating effectiveness, and documentation standards.
• Ability to organize, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends, risks, issues, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with GRC tools preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare executive-ready materials and present information clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and work collaboratively across business lines and control functions.

Pay

The expected base salary ranges from $119,000.00 - $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.

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.