Risk & Compliance Data Steward

About the Role

Mizuho’s data operating model comprises enterprise-wide groups and federated data domains to drive accountability and management of data. The federated operating model ensures minimal overlaps and reduced handoffs of data attributes across the data lifecycle. Federated data domains are defined according to the types of data originated and consumed by the enterprise (transactional, derived, and master/reference) to support Mizuho’s business activities and operations with no unclaimed or overlapping data elements.

The Risk & Compliance Data Domain manages data related to Mizuho’s Risk Management and Compliance processes, including risk aggregation, regulatory reporting, and controls. As the Risk & Compliance Data Steward, you will serve as the strategic lead and subject matter expert for this domain, ensuring data is accurate, accessible, and aligned with enterprise standards. You will drive the vision and strategy for key platforms supporting the domain, engage with business contacts to understand data requirements, and collaborate with Technology partners to prioritize and refine development efforts.

This role includes managing Data Steward(s) and Data Quality Analyst(s) supporting the Risk & Compliance Data Domain and sub-domains.

Responsibilities

• Data Strategy & Governance
  • Translate enterprise workforce strategies into actionable data management plans for the Risk & Compliance Data Domain.
  • Lead new data initiatives by defining business cases, gathering requirements, and prioritizing projects across the domain.
  • Establish and maintain processes aligned with Enterprise Data Policy and Standards.
  • Oversee access and provisioning of Risk & Compliance data, including defining access controls, supporting data users, and ensuring compliance with Data Service Agreements and regulatory standards.
  • Ensure all Risk & Compliance data is governed in accordance with enterprise policies and controls.
  • Act as a change agent within the Domain to foster a data-driven culture.
• Data Architecture
  • Manage the definition of golden sources and systems of record for data in scope, including data critical to risk aggregation, regulatory reporting, and control processes.
• Data Dictionary
  • Support stakeholders in defining, validating, and maintaining business definitions for data elements.
  • Accountable for data lineage and technical metadata for data elements within the domain.
  • Identify the need for changes in metadata within the domain, including impacts to regulatory, compliance, or risk reporting data elements.
• Data Quality
  • Support stakeholders in developing and managing data quality controls for data within the domain to satisfy consumer requirements.
  • Oversee remediation of Data Quality issues by prioritizing issues, reviewing and challenging remediation plans, with a focus on issues impacting regulatory accuracy, compliance oversight, or risk decisions.
• Leadership & Reporting Structure
  • Lead and coordinate a team of data professionals supporting the Risk and Compliance domains, including direct management responsibilities (e.g., Data Quality Analyst) and oversight of sub-domain stewards.
  • Establish, develop, and oversee a network of Sub-Domain Data Stewards across the Risk and Compliance organizations, ensuring appropriate domain coverage, clear accountability, and effective execution of Data Stewardship responsibilities.
  • Partner with the Data Management Office and business leaders to formalize the Sub-Domain Data Steward model, strengthening ownership and focus for critical data assets.

Skills

• Fluency in data governance, data quality, and metadata management principles.
• Strongly preferred: demonstrated experience supporting both Risk and Compliance functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business needs into data solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage competing priorities.
• Experience with regulatory, compliance requirements, and risk management related to the financial industry.
• Strong ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive change programs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a Management role (Director/Executive Director).
• 3+ years of experience with Data Quality and Data Management.
• Experience with data design, data audit, data governance, and IT is a plus.
• Experience in Compliance, Risk Management, Regulatory Reporting, or related domains preferred.

Pay

The expected base salary ranges from $200,000–$250,000. 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.

Schedule

Mizuho has 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 departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated as part of the recruitment process.

About the Company

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 the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, with capabilities spanning corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody, and research.