Fixed Term Contract Associate/Analyst, Deposit Team, Deposit & Remittance Section

Company Overview

Mizuho Bank, Limited has a long-term commitment to the Hong Kong market. With strong global connections and a workforce of over 600 staff in Hong Kong, Mizuho Bank supports corporations in Hong Kong to expand their business worldwide.

Our clients comprise Japanese and non-Japanese corporations, including PRC-related organizations, financial institutions, government and quasi-government organizations, among others. We provide a full spectrum of corporate banking services, including syndication loans, treasury, transaction banking, financial advisory, project finance, merger and acquisition, leveraged finance, and structured finance.

Why Mizuho

At Mizuho, you will find the stability of an international industry leader, along with the career trajectory of a growing business. Our steady, strategic growth gives employees at all levels meaningful responsibility and a richer work experience than a boutique firm or an established giant could offer alone.

Our global network is strengthened by the local expertise of our employees. By collaborating with colleagues and clients who share your ambition and drive, you can expand your sphere of influence and knowledge as part of one of the largest—and growing—banks in the world.

About the Team

The Deposit and Remittance Section (“DRS”) is one of the operating units of Mizuho Bank Hong Kong Branch. DRS provides operational support on Cash Management products and services to different business units, the Head Office, and various overseas branches. The team also participates in operations and control optimization, and in new products and business initiative projects that support the Bank’s growth.

The Deposit Team in DRS focuses on operational activities related to client account management, time deposits, clearing cheques, cash pooling, FPS, and similar services.

Role Responsibilities

• Support operational and administrative activities related to client account management and cash management products and services, including (but not limited to) account opening and maintenance activities, cash pooling, time deposits, cheque processing, FPS, remittance processing, and related tasks.
• Comply with internal procedures, policies, guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (e.g., front office, overseas branches) and external stakeholders (e.g., vendors, clients) to support account and cash management operational activities.
• Ensure daily operational and reporting tasks are properly executed within pre-defined cut-off times, with timely escalation for any irregular cases.
• Support projects and ad-hoc tasks assigned by superiors or the section head.
• Support enquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform other duties assigned by TH & SH.

Essential Functions

• Handle client account opening and maintenance, time deposits, clearing cheques, cash pooling, payments, and related operational activities.
• Handle client deposit account instructions, enquiries, and accounting entries from clients and stakeholders.

Competencies

• Familiarity with banking operations and knowledge related to client account management and cash management services and products.
• Strong sense of commitment and responsibility.
• Ability to support daily operational activities and irregular cases independently.
• Open mindset to initiate changes and improvements to enhance productivity and performance.
• Proactively acquire the necessary knowledge to support the team’s activities.

Work Experience, Education, and Skills

• University degree or above in Banking or Finance.
• Approximately 1–2 years of experience in account opening and transaction processing activities, or back-office operations in the banking industry.
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good command of PC skills, including MS Office.
• Good command of both spoken and written English and Chinese.
• Suitable candidates with less experience will be offered at Analyst level.

Application

Employment of in-scope positions is subject to the Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme (MRCS) in accordance with regulatory requirements.

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