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Mizuho · 1 day ago

Transaction Monitoring Functional Analyst

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$111K/yr - $175K/yr

10+ years exp

Mizuho is a leading financial services provider, and they are seeking a Transaction Monitoring Functional Analyst. The role involves bridging business needs and IT solutions within the compliance field, analyzing requirements, designing technology solutions, and ensuring effective implementation for transaction monitoring.

BankingFinancial ServicesImpact Investing

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Functional Analysis: Translate complex compliance and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable technical specifications. Lead the analysis and design of compliance technology solutions, including transaction monitoring and case management, and reporting. Identify and implement process improvements and data controls to meet regulatory standards

Project Support: Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Compliance, IT, Risk, and external vendors to define project scope and deliverables. Assist in the planning, execution, and delivery of compliance technology projects, ensuring they align with business objectives and regulatory standards. Manage project documentation, timelines, and deliverables using JIRA and Confluence. Support full project lifecycle from requirements gathering through UAT and post-implementation review

System Development and Enhancement: Support the development and enhancement of compliance systems, including transaction monitoring, case management, and surveillance

Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all compliance technology solutions meet regulatory requirements and industry standards

Process Optimization: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement technologies to streamline compliance workflows and reduce manual intervention

Reporting and Documentation: Prepare and present regular reports on compliance technology initiatives, project status, and key outcomes to senior management

Qualification

SQLOracleSnowflakePower BIAML knowledgeRegulatory reportingProject managementAnalytical skillsBusiness analysisCompliance tech solutionsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field

10+ years in IT compliance, business analysis, or related roles in financial services

Proficiency in compliance tech solutions, regulatory reporting systems, and case management tools

Required: SQL, Oracle, Snowflake, Power BI, and reporting mockup design tools

In-depth understanding of AML, sanctions screening, restricted data, employee trading monitoring, electronic communication surveillance, and regulatory reporting standards

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to translate business needs into technical requirements and resolve complex compliance issues

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration with stakeholders at all levels

Experience in supporting large-scale IT projects, with a solid understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile)

In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to compliance technology

Deep understanding of financial regulations and industry standards (SEC, FINRA, GDPR, etc.)

Preferred

Advanced degree preferred

Programming languages and database management a plus

Benefits

Generous employee benefits package

Discretionary bonus

Company

Mizuho

This is not your typical financial institution. It’s our people who make us a cut above.

Tokyo, Tokyo, JPN

10001+ employees

https://www.mizuhogroup.com

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