This job is with Mizuho, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Who are we? We are not your typical financial institution. It’s our people who make us a cut above. Here, every person is respected because of their differences, not in spite of them. We pride ourselves on a culture of purpose, passion and compassion. 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. Working for Mizuho opens doors not just to a rewarding career with excellent prospects, but to lasting friendships with colleagues from diverse cultures. It’s the local expertise of our employees that makes our global network so powerful. By collaborating with colleagues and clients who have your same ambition, you can amplify your sphere of influence and base of knowledge as part of one of the largest—and growing—banks in the world. What is the opportunity? As an assistant, to support the Senior Management of PMG in effective planning and administration of the tasks assigned, To manage the schedule of the General Manager of ETD and assist the senior management of ETD where necessary. Coordinating with departments in London, EMEA, Head Office and external counterparts to ensure that meetings, business trips etc. are planned effectively and efficiently. To support various administrative tasks conducted by PMG., To meet these requirements, you are expected to Take personal responsibility and accountability for delivering results. Effectively, plan, coordinate, identify risks and remediate any issues in all aspects of your work. Take a proactive approach to resolving issues by using personal knowledge and proposing creative solutions within ETD and related business departments. Communicate clearly & effectively in all situations both to senior & junior members of staff. What will you be doing? To manage the schedule of the GM to ensure that meetings are scheduled efficiently with particular care in recognising the importance of subject matter / attendees. To assist the Senior Management of ETD with their schedules, especially with regards to Committee and Head Office meetings. Support the planning of business trips for ETD Senior Management and also for visitors from EMEA and Head Office. Process various administrative tasks. This will include providing support to other members of PMG. Provide general support to ETD What do you need to succeed? • Secretarial and administrative skills. • Ability to clearly communicate in English & Japanese; both written and oral. • Effective time management and task prioritisation. • Effective organisational and communication skills. • Ability to work to tight deadlines in a pressurized environment. What Mizuho can offer you Here at Mizuho, there are fantastic progression opportunities and clear paths to promotion. We will give you ample opportunity to affect change and to help grow our business. In addition to the great opportunity outlined above we are also currently able to offer: Competitive starting salary, plus discretionary bonus Non-contributory pension 27 days’ annual leave Core working hours Hybrid working - office and home based Virtual GP Wellbeing benefits, including Mental Health Allies and First Aiders For applicable roles only At Mizuho, we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs. At Mizuho we are committed to supporting equality, diversity and equality, and seek to create a workplace that is fully inclusive. We welcome applications from all sections of the community that we operate in and from all ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientation, beliefs, gender identities and disabilities If you require more information about our equal opportunities policy or wish to discuss any accessibility requirements or reasonable adjustments please contact the recruitment team – recruitmentmizuhoemea.com and we will be happy to help.