Data Management & Regulatory Reporting Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Lead

Americas Risk Department

The Americas Risk Department, as a second line of defense organization, provides common risk management oversight and services to all businesses and legal entities across Mizuho U.S. Operations (MUSO). Effectively managing risk on a consistent and holistic basis is critical to Mizuho's success in the Americas and in meeting evolving regulatory expectations. The Non-Financial Risk (NFR) Team has built a repeatable and sustainable operational risk framework across the enterprise and is now expanding to include a dedicated focus on Data Management.

Position: Data Management Lead (Operational Risk Management)

We are seeking an experienced Data Management & Regulatory Reporting Subject Matter Expert (SME) at the VP/Director level to join our NFR team. This role is a key partner in strengthening both our data management capabilities and regulatory risk reporting oversight. In this integrated role, you will provide strategic oversight, independent review, and credible challenge to ensure that our data governance frameworks and regulatory reporting processes produce accurate, complete, and timely U.S. regulatory submissions (e.g., FR Y-series, FFIEC Call Reports, CCAR/DFAST, Basel III, FR 2052a).

• Provide second-line oversight of both Data Management and Regulatory Reporting programs, constructively challenging first-line assessments, practices, methodologies, and implementations at strategic and operational levels.
  
• Review and challenge the first line's self-assessments (e.g., RCSAs), issue management, risk acceptances, and process maps to ensure proper identification and treatment of data and reporting related risks.
  
• Evaluate proposed enhancements to policies and standards to ensure they adhere to applicable regulations (e.g., FR Y-series, FFIEC Call Reports, CCAR/DFAST, Basel III) and industry best practices (e.g., data lineage and attestation frameworks).
  
• Conduct independent deep dives and thematic reviews on Data Management risk areas (e.g., data quality monitoring, lineage tracking, metadata integrity) and track the remediation of identified gaps.
  
• Conduct independent deep dives and thematic reviews on regulatory reporting risk areas and track the remediation of identified gaps to drive continuous improvement.
  

• Execute continuous risk monitoring activities across the Data Management and Regulatory Reporting domains using metrics, KRIs, issues, incidents, and trend analysis to assess the effectiveness of the control environment.
  
• Review the design and operational effectiveness of KRIs and related metrics; assess breach thresholds and evaluate escalation protocols.
  
• Independently assess the impact of significant data and/or regulatory reporting-related risk events and collaborate with NFR leadership to determine root causes and systemic implications.
  
• Recommend enhancements to the control framework to address identified gaps, emerging risks, or weaknesses.
  
• Validate that remediation actions taken by the first line effectively address root causes and comply with regulatory expectations.
  

• Represent NFR in data-related and regulatory reporting governance forums, committees, and working groups, providing an independent perspective and documenting observations, recommendations, and concerns.
  
• Support preparations for internal and external examinations (e.g., by regulators or internal audit) and contribute to the development of responses and remediation strategies.
  
• Advise risk and business stakeholders on emerging regulatory expectations and industry trends impacting the landscape.
  
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise reporting and presentations for senior management and regulatory stakeholders on Data Management and Regulatory Reporting risks, findings, and oversight outcomes.
  

• Partner with Finance, Regulatory Reporting, Data Owners, IT Risk, Compliance, and Internal Audit to provide oversight for remediation plans and ensure an integrated view of data and reporting risk.
  
• Collaborate with NFR colleagues to integrate data-related risks into broader non-financial risk initiatives and thematic reviews.
  
• Monitor emerging data technologies, evolving regulatory requirements, and industry best practices to advise on potential impacts to the bank's controls.
  
• Champion a culture of data risk awareness by providing constructive feedback, coaching first line teams, and sharing insights on best practices and emerging data risk trends.
  

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Management, Information Systems, Risk Management, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
  
• Minimum 7+ years in data governance and regulatory reporting; second-line, internal audit, or regulatory exam interaction preferred.
  
• Deep understanding of BCBS 239, DAMA-DMBOK / DCAM, and U.S. regulatory regimes (FR Y-series, FFIEC, CCAR/DFAST, Basel III, 2052a.
  
• Familiarity with lineage and reporting tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica EDC, AxiomSL/Adenza, Alteryx, Power BI).
  
• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), DAMA certification, or equivalent data governance credentials are highly desirable.
  
• Experience performing credible challenge and risk-based reviews of first line processes and controls.
  
• Familiarity with regulatory reporting validation frameworks, data lineage, attestation processes, and governance structures.
  
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and risk assessment capabilities.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver technical content to senior stakeholders in a clear, business-oriented manner.
  
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence across functions while maintaining independence of judgment.
  
• Familiarity with KRI design, risk appetite metrics, and risk monitoring tools.
  
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for risk reporting and executive communications.
  
• High ethical standards, sound judgment, and a commitment to continuous improvement.