Regulatory Change Management - AI

About The Team

The Mizuho U.S. Operations ("MUSO") Regulatory Affairs Group oversees MUSO's regulatory relationships and serves as the central point of contact for both regulators and internal stakeholders. The Regulatory Affairs Group centrally manages MUSO's regulatory engagement and supervisory priorities across US regulators, including examinations, information requests, continuous monitoring meetings, meeting preparation, training, supervisory commitments, the timely closure of remediation findings, horizon scanning for emerging regulations, regulatory change management and maintenance of the laws, rules and regulations library.

Summary

The Regulatory Affairs Group is seeking an AI Specialist for Regulatory Affairs who will lead the adoption, governance and risk management of artificial intelligence across MUSO's regulatory change management and regulatory relations functions. The candidate will identify, develop and build out AI and Generative AI capabilities that enhance how MUSO scans for emerging regulations, manages regulatory change, maintains its laws, rules and regulations library, and engages with its regulators, while ensuring comprehensive AI governance and risk management requirements are met. The candidate will work collaboratively across the Compliance Department, lines of business and control functions, keeping senior leadership informed on the status of AI initiatives and key risk indicators.

This role is hybrid and based in our New York City Office.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovation and the development of AI-based tools and functionality within the Regulatory Affairs Group to keep pace with the evolution of regulatory change management and regulatory relations in the age of AI
• Oversee and manage key AI initiatives within Regulatory Affairs, partnering with the Compliance Department, lines of business and control functions to identify, develop and build out enterprise-wide capabilities while ensuring AI governance and risk management requirements are met
• Apply AI and Generative AI capabilities to horizon scanning, the identification and assessment of new and amended regulations, and the maintenance of the laws, rules and regulations library
• Leverage AI to streamline regulatory examinations, information requests, continuous monitoring meetings and other regulatory engagements, strengthening MUSO's regulatory relationships
• Partner closely with subject matter experts in AI, Architecture & Engineering and Data to complete impact assessments of new AI policies, standards and procedures, and to ensure they are effectively implemented and maintained
• Partner with Modeling and AI Governance teams to review and approve AI and Generative AI tools, products and platforms for use across regulatory change management and regulatory relations
• Support the design and implementation of AI governance management reporting and dashboards covering regulatory change and regulatory relations programs
• Act as liaison and quality control point between control managers, lines of business and regulators for Audit, Regulatory and client AI-related requests
• Provide oversight and challenge to AI strategy, governance and product/platform implementation impacting regulatory affairs
• Monitor and facilitate oversight of compliance with AI-related regulations and emerging supervisory expectations
• Conduct assessments of AI systems to identify and mitigate risks
• Collaborate with legal, technical, compliance and operational teams to address regulatory and AI compliance issues
• Provide training and support to staff on AI matters affecting regulatory change management and regulatory relations
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement in regulatory compliance and responsible AI practices across MUSO

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Law, Business, or a related field
• 5 - 10 years of experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, or governance within the financial services or a highly regulated industry sector
• Prior experience in AI/ML and Generative AI delivery in the financial services industry
• Strong understanding of AI technologies and their application within a compliance or regulatory environment
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and industry standards
• Strong familiarity with the regulatory oversight process as it relates to FRB, CFTC, FINRA, NFA, SEC, and other U.S. regulators
• Strong knowledge of large financial institutions, businesses, products, and functions including banking and underwriting businesses, securities markets, legal, compliance, risk management, operations, and treasury
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate across different functional and technical areas and to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including a high level of attention to detail
• Strong project management and critical thinking skills
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; ability to work with SharePoint and GRC tools
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

The expected base salary ranges from $180,000.00 - $210,000.00. 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.

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Other requirements

Mizuho has in place a hybrid 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. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.

Company Overview

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com.

Mizuho Americas 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 reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.

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