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Mizuho · 22 hours ago

Director of Compliance Technology Modernization

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$160K/yr - $230K/yr

10+ years exp

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is a leading global financial services provider, and they are seeking a Director of Compliance Technology Modernization. In this role, you will lead the modernization of compliance screening platforms and collaborate with various teams to ensure regulatory compliance while driving technology innovation.

BankingFinancial ServicesImpact Investing

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead modernization of compliance screening technology platforms like Prime Compliance Manager, FIRCO, and related systems

Architect and execute cloud transformation with complete system architecture

Coordinate integration activities across multiple partner applications and systems

Develop modernization roadmaps ensuring regulatory compliance continuity

Collaborate with Legal, Risk, Compliance, and IT teams on platform requirements

Manage vendor relationships and technology partnerships

Build and lead high-performing compliance technology teams

Address existing skills gaps in specialized screening platforms

Qualification

Compliance screening technologyCloud transformationAzure cloud platformProject managementData platformsFinancial services complianceSystem integrationStakeholder managementHybrid deploymentAPI managementAdvanced degreeCloud architecture certificationsLeadership experienceCommunication

Required

10+ years experience in compliance screening technology with expertise in platforms such as Prime Compliance Manager, FIRCO, and other industry-standard screening solutions

5+ years director-level leadership experience

Proven track record leading large-scale platform modernizations and cloud migrations

Azure cloud platform experience required

Experience with data platforms: DataBricks and Snowflake preferred

Deep understanding of financial services compliance requirements (AML, sanctions screening, KYC)

Strong project management and program delivery capabilities

Experience in hybrid deployment environments

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred

Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Cloud architecture certifications (Azure preferred)

Experience with compliance screening technologies and regulatory reporting systems

Background in system integration and API management

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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