KYC Analyst (Japanese bilingual)

Mizuho Bank Ltd.

New York, NY

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
30+ days ago
Summary

In this exciting role, you will be responsible for managing the KYC process for corporate clients of our Japanese Banking Americas team (JBA). JBA provides banking services to our Japanese corporate client base in the Americas.

Core Responsibilities

Client Outreach

Assess required KYC information and documents depending on clients' status. Contact clients to gather required KYC information and documents based on such assessment in a timely and professional manner. Ensure the accuracy of obtained information and furnish them to related departments as needed for downstream processes without delay. Share client communication with Relationship Managers. In the event to any issues, make independent judgement to solve them in cooperation with RM to complete KYC process without delay.

KYC Due Date Control

Manage KYC progress without immediate direction and supervision and share the information as needed with related departments for due diligence and date control.

Understanding of KYC Requirements and Related Bank Systems

Understand regulations and internal policies and procedures in terms of KYC and related matters, and understand related bank systems in order to make proper assessment.

Other Responsibilities

Responsible for non-KYC related tasks assigned by managers on an ad-hoc basis.

Qualifications

  • English / Japanese bilingual (reading/writing/speaking)
  • Ability to understand policies and procedures written in Japanese and English
  • Excellent business e-mail writing skill
  • Excellent interpersonal skill
  • Working experience in client service preferred
  • Ability to work independently without immediate supervision and direction
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel preferred

The expected base salary ranges from $65,000 - $80,000. 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.

About the Company

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Mizuho Bank Ltd.

Mizuho Americas is a leading financial institution that offers clients award-winning strategic and creative solutions in corporate and investment banking, financing, securities, treasury services, asset management, research and more. We have experts in offices throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Chile. Our operations in the Americas connect our broad client base of major corporations, financial institutions and public sector entities to local markets and the vast global network of our parent company—Mizuho Financial Group.

Mizuho Financial Group is one of the largest financial institutions in the world, offering comprehensive financial and strategic services including private banking and venture capital through its subsidiaries. Based in Japan, the group has over 56,000 professionals working in 920 offices in nearly 40 countries throughout Asia, EMEA, and the Americas. As of March 31, 2016 its total assets were $1.8 trillion
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Banking
FOUNDED
2002
WEBSITE
http://www.mizuho-fg.co.jp/english/