Executive Director – Risk Program Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Director to join our Risk Management Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for enhancing our project management framework with a strong focus on disciplined tracking, reporting, and escalation. This role will oversee a team, providing guidance and training to ensure adherence to a stricter framework for milestone ownership and accountability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a robust program management framework tailored to the needs of the Risk Management Department
• Ensure disciplined tracking, reporting, and escalation processes are in place and followed consistently
• Establish clear ownership of project milestones and ensure that owners deliver on their commitments
• Work across multiple functions to structure and manage end-to-end project efforts through deep understanding of requirements, technologies, cross-functional impact, and business strategy
• Ensure target end state is delivered inclusive of required governance, business process redesign and appropriate controls
• Manage regular status reporting, understand and maintain program's RAID log, run daily and/or weekly working groups to support successful program delivery
• Provide appropriate information share and updates with senior management and other key stakeholders with clear escalation of any risks associated with project delivery
• Oversight of program and project level resources including those provided by 3rd party providers
• Management and mentorship of the Mizuho employees who are under direct supervision

Requirements:

• Significant experience and track record of delivery of major cross functional initiatives including structuring initiatives, project planning, budgeting, and resource allocation
• Proven experience of team leadership, career development of others and developing individuals in the program and change management space
• Proven experience in a senior project management role in complex financial institutions, preferably within risk management
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills including experience at performing this across multiple functions, committees and areas
• Deep understanding of finance, risk, operations, and data processes as well as the technologies enabling them
• Superior communication skills: both written and oral with technical and non-technical staff
• Solid knowledge and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tool

The expected base salary ranges from $225,000 - $250,000. 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 con sidered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, including Medical, Dental and 401K plans, successful candidates are also eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.