Associate - Reconciliations and Funding

Profile Summary

We are looking for an Associate to join the Reconciliations and Funding team in our Operations department in London.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that all Nostro account balances are utilized and Funded efficiently across EMEA Branches and closing balances remain with the levels set by Management
• Ensure that Nostro Accounts are reconciled timely and accurately across EMEA offices and that the Bank’s true position is reported and all unreconciled items are identified, allocated and pursued.
• Identify failed Settlements and resolve promptly, reporting promptly to ‘Owning Department’ and Group Head); Minimise cost incurred by third party claims on Mizuho and reconcile Account and Overdraft Interest charges
• Actively participate with the team and ensure that processes and individuals sustain business demands
• Ensure that all Daily & Weekly and Monthly Reports are submitted in accordance with Procedures and within timeframe set.
• Engage with the development, cross training and morale within the Reconciliation Team

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Proficient practical knowledge of UK anti-money laundering requirements (including the Money Laundering Regulations, the Proceeds of Crime Act, the Terrorism Act)
• Demonstrable knowledge of Reference Data maintenance procedures for Customer (contact, regulatory & credit line information), SSI, Credit Limits, Rates & International Calendars
• Experience within an investment banking environment, has a confident understanding across Products
• Experience in working with front office business areas and Compliance
• Flexible attitude and able to communicate and positively influence colleagues with new ideas
• Solid intuitive knowledge of Funding processes, timescales across currencies and handled multi branch environment
• Cash management, Reconciliation and Investigation processes.
• System skills - across Microsoft Office products, including Intermediate Excel
• Experience within an investment banking environment, has a good understanding across Products
• Experience in working with front office business areas

At Mizuho, we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs.

We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, and seek to create a workplace that is fully inclusive. We welcome applications from all sections of the community that we operate in and from all ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientation, beliefs, gender identities and disabilities

If you require more information about our equal opportunities policy or wish to discuss any accessibility requirements or reasonable adjustments please contact the recruitment team – recruitment@mizuhoemea.com and we will be happy to help.