Managing Director (Internal Audit Department, Asia-Pacific Office)

Your key roles & responsibilities include:

. To assist the Head of IADAP in the realisation of the annual plan and associated departmental objectives.

. In conjunction with the Head of IADAP, complete regular reporting to IAD Tokyo of audit progress, outstanding issues, and changes to risk profiles etc.

. In conjunction with the Head of IADAP, complete regular reporting to senior management within APAC region on audit progress, outstanding issues, and changes to risk profiles etc.

. Responsible for the annual budget administration. In conjunction with the Head of IADAP, maintain budgetary control/cost management across IADAP.

. In conjunction with the Head of IADAP, organize the preparation of IADAP's presentation materials and secretariat support to the audit committees of relevant countries in APAC region.

. Perform other planning and administrative tasks as requested by the Head of IADAP and attend relevant committees and forums within APAC region as requested by the Head of IADAP.

. Communicate effectively with management in all locations to promote risk awareness and improve internal control.

. Influence rapid resolution of high risk issues and enhance risk awareness

. Responsible for local compliance matters as Compliance Coordinator for IADAP.

. To support relations and contacts with respective regulators in the countries of APAC region.

. To support IAD Head Office for its relationship and necessary reporting and communications with JFSA and other Japanese regulators.

. Serve as the Person in charge of Japanese laws (PICOJAL) for IADAP ensuring that applicable laws are correctly observed and monitored within IADAP (this will include being responsible for the application of Japan's Foreign Exchange Law and Japan's Foreign Exchange law inspections).

What you should have:

. University Degree or equivalent

. Extensive experience and knowledge of Japanese banking environment and with a bias towards Mizuho and its markets. Prior knowledge of Credit Risk, Credit Rating, Market Risk and Operational Risks is advantageous for this role.

. Proficient in Japanese and English is essential.

. Excellent organisation and time-management skills

. Strong understanding of regulatory requirements in Japan, Singapore and other countries in APAC region is desirable

. Maintain up-to-date knowledge on regulations, auditing, credit and banking principles

. Ability to present information in a clear, concise manner

. Excellent relationship and stakeholders management skills

. Experience in leading a team including performance management, training and development.