Associate - Canadian Corporate Banking Department 1

Company: Mizuho Bank, Ltd., Canada Branch

Job Title: Associate - Canadian Corporate Banking Department 1

NOC: Banking, credit and other investment managers (NOC 10021)

Offered Wage: CAD $50.48-59.34/hour (based on a 35-hour workweek) - permanent/full-time

Work Location: 100 Yonge St Suite 1102, Toronto, ON M5C 2W1

Number of Positions: One (1)

Required Language Skills: English (spoken & written)

About Us:
Mizuho Bank, Ltd., Canada Branch is a subsidiary of Mizuho Bank, Ltd., one of the largest financial institutions in Japan. The Canada Branch operates in Canada, offering a range of banking and financial services to clients in the country. With a strong domestic presence in Japan and a growing international footprint, Mizuho Bank provides services such as deposit accounts, loans, credit cards, asset management, and investment banking. The bank is focused on sustainable finance and digital transformation, and it operates under the regulatory oversight of the Financial Services Agency in Japan. Mizuho Bank is committed to delivering reliable and innovative financial solutions to its customers, contributing to the stability and growth of the global financial system.

Job Summary:
We are seeking to hire an Associate for the Canadian Corporate Banking Department 1. The primary objective of this position is to drive growth by developing and implementing various initiatives. The Associate will be responsible for identifying opportunities for new businesses, acquisitions, and investments within the Japanese and Asian-oriented entities of the Canadian Corporate Banking department. This role requires a strategic mindset, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to drive successful outcomes. The Associate will play a crucial role in expanding the bank's presence in the targeted market segments and contributing to the overall growth and success of the Canadian Corporate Banking department.

Key Responsibilities:

- Promote the Bank's business opportunities to the customers throughout Canada, including the areas of loans, FX, deposit, settlements and derivatives business.
- Maintain a close relationship with existing customers.
- Develop a strategy for increasing the Bank’s customer base in the area of the subsidiaries of Japanese and Asian companies.
- Conduct specific reviews of industries to analyze trends and problems.
- Contribution to JNAB (Japanese North American Banking) business promotion.
- Liaise with other Mizuho offices to maintain/develop business with customers for All Mizuho.
- The Associate is expected to instruct customer’s business requests to other departments in adequate way to prevent misunderstandings and operation errors.
- The Associate is expected to consider correct and efficient operations for entire branch.

**Required Skills**:

- 4+ years of work experience in banking, credit management, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of banking products, credit analysis, risk assessment, financial forecasting, and financial regulations
- Experience with Japanese Banking
- Proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis
- Strong market and liquidity evaluation and analytical skills
- Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational skills including the ability to multi-task and manage deadlines effectively
- Fully proficient with MS Excel, Word, Access

Required Education:

- A university degree or college diploma in business administration, commerce, economics or a related field

**Benefits**:

- Vacation days - 15 days
- Company benefits - Dental, disability, extended medical benefits.
- The Bank may, at its sole discretion, provide an annual Bonus payment based on the performance of the Bank, departmental performance, and the individual performance in achieving their goals as set by them and their Manager. Bonus is prorated based on 20-40% of annual salary.

How to Apply:
Other requirements

Mizuho has in place a 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 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.

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