Director, Team Head of Import Team, Trade Services Section | 人才服务办公室

职位描述

Company Overview

Mizuho has a long-term commitment to the Hong Kong market. With strong ties to Mizuho’s global network and a workforce of over 600 staff in Hong Kong, we are able to help corporations in Hong Kong to expand their business worldwide. Our clients primarily comprise Japanese and non-Japanese corporations (including those domiciled in the PRC), financial institutions, and government and quasi-government organizations. We provide a full spectrum of corporate banking services to our customers including syndicated loans, treasury, transaction banking, financial advisory, project finance, merger and acquisition, leveraged finance, and structured finance.

Why Mizuho

At Mizuho, we provide the stability of an international industry leader with the career trajectory of a growing business. Our steady, strategic growth gives our people at all levels rewarding degrees of responsibility and a richer work experience than a boutique firm or an established giant could offer alone.

It is the local expertise of our employees that makes our global network so powerful. By collaborating with colleagues and clients who have your same ambition and drive, you can amplify your sphere of influence and base of knowledge as part of one of the largest—and growing—banks in the world.

About the team

Trade Services Section ("TDS") is responsible for processing, checking, approval and monitoring the day-to-day operations of trade related transactions as well as the related risks control, such as L/C opening, L/C Advising, Confirmation, Transfer L/C, Import & Export documents checking, financing, Collection, settlement, irregular item investigation and periodic reporting etc.

Role requirements

• Supervise daily activities of Import Team & ensure the team in compliance of banking policy and procedure.
• Perform the duty of checking and approval of Import trade transactions and support Export trade transactions (e.g. L/C opening, bills collection, settlement, import & export financing, account receivables financing and L/C advising etc.).
• Handle and review trade documents with proper compliance judgment.
• Deal with internal and external customers on trade transactions related activities.
• Conduct customers visits with marketing or front line representatives to explain and promote trade services and products, where necessary.
• Conduct regular review on workflows, internal operational procedures and make suggestions for operational accuracy and efficiency improvements.
• Identify potential operational risks in the daily activities and propose solutions.
• Recommend actions in relation to change of laws, uniform customs & practices and government regulations.
• As a team lead, develop staff members through work assignment, coaching and training.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects as needed.

Essential Functions

This position serves as the Import Team Head in TDS. Apart from performing the checking and approval functions in the daily trade related operations, the position holder will assist Section Head on the Section administration, enhancement planning and execution.

Competencies

• We are looking for an individual who has growth mind-set to make improvements for higher productivity and performance;
• Continuously acquiring necessary knowledge through day-to-day work and training;
• The individual should possess good leadership and people management skills; and
• The individual respects for and commits to high standards of business conduct and integrity in conducting operations, reporting and etc.

Work experience, education and skills

• University degree holder; 10-15 years of experience in Import and Export trade services operations with people management exposure;
• A Certified Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS) Familiar with ICC rules (UCP600, ISBP, URR725 and URC522 etc.);
• A Certified Banker (AHKIB) would be an advantage
• Good communication and presentation skills;
• Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, including Putonghua;
• and Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Application

Please indicate your current and expected salary on CV for the application.

Mizuho Bank Limited

Mizuho Bank, Ltd. in Hong Kong is an integral part of the Japan-based Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: MFG). The Mizuho group is a global financial services leader with offices in nearly 35 countries, approximately 55,000 employees, and assets of almost USD 2 trillion. Mizuho provides expertise in retail banking, corporate finance, investment banking, asset management, capital markets, and sales and trading, to help businesses develop and find new opportunities for growth. To learn more: www.mizuhogroup.com

Mizuho’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

As an organization we aim to achieve robust sustainable growth far into the future, and continue to create lasting value for our clients and the economies and communities in which we operate. Promoting equity of opportunity and having an inclusive culture – where diversity in all its forms is welcomed, varied perspective and values are incorporated into our daily working practices and decision making, and all employees feel a sense of belonging and are proud to work – are key to achieving this aim. We target to achieve the DE&I goal through our three commitments: 1. Celebrate diversity 2. Promote work-life satisfaction 3. Create an inclusive culture

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