POSITION SUMMARY:

An Equities Product Controller is responsible for the accounting and financial reporting of the Equities trading desks. Product Controllers are responsible for the monitoring of transactions, Daily and Monthly P&L reporting and commentary, and act as a primary control function for Equities Revenue reporting.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Daily, monthly and quarterly P&L production and analysis, including risk-based attribution

• Daily interaction with the trading desk

• Liaison with various areas within the firm (e.g. Operations, Technology, Middle Office and Market Risk)

• Process reengineering to improve efficiencies

• Month-end General Ledger closes

• Balance sheet substantiation

• Review IPV results

• Ensure the completeness and accuracy of Volcker reporting metrics

• Ad hoc requests from the desk

• Participation in Finance initiatives

• Assess new trades for appropriate valuation, accounting treatment, and disclosure in the financial statements

• Work with financial control in preparation of key external reports such as disclosures

• Volcker metrics reporting along with commentary for regulatory submissions

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Equities Product Control experience

• CPA or CFA preferred, but not required

• 4+ years of product control experience

• High attention to detail

• Fast learner and team player

• Strong analytic and problem solving skills

• Highly proficient in Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables)

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; the ability to clearly articulate ideas

• Accounting or Finance degree required

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with New York City law, employees based in Mizuho’s New York City office are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to work on-site (unless a legally-required accommodation has been approved). Mizuho has in place a pilot remote 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.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Mizuho Americas is a leading financial institution comprising several legal entities, which together offer clients corporate and investment banking, financing, securities, treasury services, asset management, research and more. Mizuho’s operations in the Americas connect a broad client base of major corporations, financial institutions and public sector groups to local markets and a vast global network. Mizuho Americas is an integral part of the Japan-based Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: MFG), which is comprised of offices in nearly 40 countries, approximately 60,000 employees, and assets of more than USD 1.8 trillion. Learn more at mizuhoamericas.com.

Mizuho Bank Ltd. 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 perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

We are a leading global bank, with one of the largest customer bases in Japan, and a global network of financial and business centers. We continue to pride ourselves on our "customer first" principle as a centerpiece in servicing both our individual and corporate customers, with the goal of becoming their most trusted bank.