Fixed Income Middle Office Trade Support

We are seeking a seasoned professional with deep expertise in Fixed Income operations to join our team as an Assistant Vice President or Vice President. This role is pivotal in overseeing trade support functions, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring seamless client service across a broad range of Fixed Income products. 

Key Responsibilities

• Trade Oversight & Governance 
• Lead the confirmation and monitoring of all Fixed Income trades across platforms such as Bloomberg TOMS and ION. Ensure trade accuracy, client alignment, and compliance with internal controls. 
• Issue Resolution & Risk Mitigation 
• Proactively identify and resolve trade discrepancies, settlement risks, and operational bottlenecks. Implement preventive measures to reduce failed trades and enhance process reliability. 
• Repo Trade Management 
• Oversee repo trading activity for a diverse client base. Coordinate with traders to source bids/offers, manage credit lines, and ensure timely booking and settlement. 
• Client Relationship Management 
• Serve as a senior point of contact for client inquiries across email, Bloomberg, and phone. Ensure timely and professional resolution of issues, reinforcing trust and satisfaction. 
• Pricing & Evaluation Distribution 
• Manage the end-to-end process of client pricing requests. Liaise with trading desks to obtain evaluations and ensure accurate, deadline-driven delivery. 
• Account Onboarding & Compliance Coordination 
• Lead the onboarding of new accounts by gathering required documentation and collaborating with Credit, Compliance, and Sales Management to meet AML and regulatory standards. 
• Sales Commission Oversight 
• Review and resolve commission-related inquiries from sales teams. Ensure transparency and accuracy in compensation reporting. 
• Trader Inventory Reporting 
• Supervise the distribution of trader inventory reports to clients using internal systems and ensure consistency and timeliness. 
• Electronic Platform Enablement 
• Facilitate client onboarding to electronic trading platforms such as MarketAxess, Tradeweb, and Bloomberg. Act as a strategic liaison between clients, sales, and technology teams. 

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Fixed Income trade support or related operations 
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Expertise in Bloomberg, ION, Helix, Impact, and other relevant systems 
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or certifications (e.g., CFA, Series 7/63) preferred 

The expected base salary ranges from $82,000 - $140,000. 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 considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.    

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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