Payment Product Engineering Manager

Join the Mizuho team as the Payment Product Engineering Manager!

In this role you will support our will lead our organization towards achieving strategic goals in the domain of money movement and financial crime. This role requires an individual with extensive experience in payments modernization, process optimization, and client relationship management. You will oversee cross-functional teams, drive business growth, and ensure the delivery of high-value solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategies for payments and financial crime consulting services.
• Lead engagements ranging from $50K to $2M, ensuring profitable and timely delivery.
• Manage and mentor cross-functional teams across onshore, offshore, and nearshore locations.
• Advise financial institutions and fintech companies on payments modernization journeys.
• Author thought leadership and point of view documents pertinent to the industry.
• Expand service offerings through strategic alliances and account strategies.
• Build and nurture long-term, value-based relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Conduct training workshops to upskill internal workforce and educate client stakeholders.
• Exhibit external eminence and innovation, establishing a strong personal and organizational brand.
• Participate in scoping and fee negotiation, ensuring profitability and risk containment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Engineering with a major in Computer Science.
• 24+ years of experience in payments and financial crime across management consulting and technology consulting.
• Proven track record of leading engagements and cross-functional teams.
• Extensive knowledge of high-value, low-value, instant payment, and cross-border payment rails.
• Strong understanding of process flow, system architecture, data architecture, and operating models.
• Well-versed in Waterfall, lead Agile, and Hybrid methodologies.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

The expected base salary ranges from $200k-$300k. 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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