Summary

Primarily responsible to assist in overseeing the daily operations of the Payment Section. In this capacity, is expected to ensure appropriate control over the processing of all transactions on MTS (Money Transfer System), FLEXCUBE (Deposit) and G-base (Ledger & Sub-ledger) and any ancillary system within the Section.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Approve or enter payments and batches in FLEXCUBE and WebRP (remittance processing) when needed.
• Review FircoSoft filtering.
• Verify and approve transactions in G-base.
• Verify and approve incoming and outgoing CHIPS, Fedwire and SWIFT on MTS.
• Manage daily operation on Fedline Advantage.
• Manage closing operation for CHIPS and Fedwire on MTS.
• Monitor end of day proof, reconciliation and settlement processes, ensuring that any irregularities are documented and resolved and reported through appropriate channels.
• Submit daily and monthly transactional reports to Management as needed.
• Participate in quarterly and/or mandatory CHIPS, Fedwire and SWIFT Alliance testing.
• Assist in CSA (control self-assessment) for MTS, FLEXCUBE and WebRP.

Exception Duties

Assist in various tasks or projects as the need arises or when requested by the Unit Head and/or Section Head.

Compliance

• Obtain a basic understanding of the applicable rules and regulations that govern the Bank. Understanding that all questions and/ or clarification about such rules and regulations should be directed to Compliance. Attend annual compliance training. Read and respond as necessary to all compliance related reference and directive materials received. Comply with the Banks “Code of Conduct.”
• Designated as person responsible for initially reviewing potentially prohibited transactions (OFAC related).
• Ensure that in the event an employee of SAU-Settlement suspects that a transaction may involve any of the following, such information will be reported to the OFAC Officer for further direction:
  • An SDN, blocked person/blocked entity.
  • A prohibited transaction.
  • A prohibited entity.
  • Any mention of a sanctioned country within transactional documents.
• Ensure that all such direction provided by the OFAC Officer involving a suspicious transaction is followed as noted in the Bank’s OFAC policy and operational procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a banking related field.
• Must have good PC skills.
• Must have good communication skills.

NOTE :

This Job Description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. Additionally, the contents of this Job Description may be modified or expanded by the Bank over time.

The incumbent of this positions understands that from time to time she/he is also under the duty to perform the business of, but not limited to the following branches and subsidiaries for Mizuho Bank, Ltd.

• Mizuho Bank (USA)
• Mizuho Bank, Ltd. Canada Branch

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Mizuho currently requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to work on-site (unless a legally-required accommodation or exemption 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.