Head of Credit & Treasury Middle Office

Head of Credit & Treasury Middle Office

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About This Role

Mizuho Bank is part of the global Mizuho Financial Group, one of the largest financial institutions in the world. In the Netherlands, they play a key role within the Bank’s European network. Mizuho has consolidated a “universal bank” model, offering corporate clients a comprehensive range of services – from lending to treasury and capital markets.

The Middle Office forms the core of operations, the crucial link between the commercial front office and supporting functions such as Risk, Compliance, and Operations.

The Role

As Head of Credit & Treasury Middle Office, you will lead four teams and act as a central pivot within the organisation. You will manage the daily mid‑office operations within Corporate Finance and steer transformation initiatives that contribute to Mizuho’s evolution.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead four specialised teams within the Credit & Treasury Middle Office.
• Act as the central link between Relationship Management, Risk, Operations, and Compliance within Corporate Finance.
• Safeguard the quality, efficiency, and compliance of credit processes, including financing transactions.
• Ensure all daily activities run smoothly while supporting change and transformation projects across the Bank.
• Coordinate internal and international alignment – maintain frequent contact with colleagues across regions and participate in calls and working groups.
• Lead improvement initiatives and contribute to further professionalisation of the Middle Office within the universal bank framework.
• Serve as a central point of contact for colleagues and management – approachable, knowledgeable, and inspiring confidence.
• Apply KYC and client due diligence knowledge where relevant.
• Monitor deadlines and quality, ensuring the front office delivers on client commitments without internal pressure visible to clients.
• Act as a cultural ambassador and coach, motivating people in a high‑performing, internationally diverse environment.

Success Factors

You will be evaluated on:

• Maintaining quality, efficiency, and compliance across all processes.
• Ensuring client satisfaction – keeping internal challenges invisible to clients.
• Providing team stability and leadership during change.
• Contributing to transformation – driving progress without disrupting day‑to‑day operations.

Skills & Qualifications

• Experienced mid‑office or business‑support professional with solid knowledge of credit products.
• Strong understanding of compliance and KYC requirements (a plus).
• Confident, reliable, and able to set tone within the team through expertise and composure.
• Ability to balance operational priorities and change initiatives – remain calm under pressure.
• Self‑confidence and resilience; able to speak up and provide constructive challenge.
• People‑oriented leader – approachable, communicative, fostering collaboration in an international setting.
• Affinity with transformation, process improvement, and digitalisation.
• Excellent communication skills in English; Dutch is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel quarterly to Mizuho’s international offices.
• Must be living in the Netherlands.

Our Offer

• Strategic and visible leadership role within an international bank with growing impact in Europe.
• Environment to contribute to both operational excellence and forward‑looking transformation.
• Close collaboration with international colleagues within Corporate Finance.
• Room for professional development and growth within the Mizuho organisation.

Employment Conditions

• Salary: €105,000 – €121,000 all‑in.
• Probation period: 2 months.
• Commuting all: full reimbursement of public transportation.
• Pension: defined contribution scheme (100% employer contribution).
• WFH allowance: €2.35 daily.
• Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, 5 days per week.
• Holiday hours: 225 hours annual.
• CLA: CLA Banks.
• Holiday allowance: 8 %.
• 13th month allowance: yes.
• 3 office days per week.

Seniority Level

Executive

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Finance and Sales

Industries

Business Consulting and Services