Director, Asia-Pacific Department

Your key roles & responsibilities include:

. Lead sustainability initiatives across Mizuho APAC, including strategic planning, risk management, business development, and disclosure.

. Represent Mizuho at various external initiatives, such as international conferences, public-private roundtables, and speaking engagements. This includes providing the perspective of a private financial institution and enhancing Mizuho's profile in sustainability.

. Manage sustainability-related operations across Mizuho's local branches. This includes implementing company-wide rules and policies, reporting to headquarters, and serving as a liaison between APAC and Head Office.

. Develop new solutions ,such as blended finance, adaptation and resilience, and carbon credits. This role involves engaging with external stakeholders, including policy makers, standard-setting bodies, project owners, and advisors.

. Work closely with external partners to identify, evaluate, and execute strategic sustainability-related investment opportunities for Mizuho. This position plays a critical role in supporting new investment decisions, monitoring existing portfolio companies. In addition, lead organic growth initiatives that create long-term value for Mizuho from a sustainability perspective.

. Strengthen the sustainability organization in APAC by sharing sustainability expertise and organizing internal workshops, thereby contributing to the enhancement of Mizuho APAC's organizational capabilities in sustainability.

. Support talent improvement across Mizuho APAC. This includes team management as well as capability building at local branches.

What you should have:

. A bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability or a related field
. 10 and more years of relevant professional experience in ESG, sustainability, responsible sourcing, environmental management, social compliance or related functions
. Must have perform a similar current or previous role capacity with at least 3 years of experience in the Banking industry
. Experience working with external organizations, such as government agencies, industry organizations, advisors, and consultants
. Experience in investment-related negotiations, documentation, and execution is preferred
. A strong understanding of sustainability, including strategy, risk management, disclosure, and governance
. Experience in people and organizational management is required
. A growth mindset and a willingness to learn from others while leading new initiatives
. Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills