Internal Auditor - Group-Level Audit & Risk Evaluation

Tokyo 23 Wards 外資系企業 Japanese Corporate Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
Join the internal audit team of a leading global financial institution. This position offers broad exposure to business, operational, and regulatory risk areas, with responsibility for planning and executing audits and contributing to governance advancement initiatives. You'll work across core risk areas including IT, AML, market, credit, and data governance-supporting both local and global oversight.
  • Conduct enterprise-wide audits across diverse risk domains
  • Be part of a globally recognized, future-focused audit function

About Our Client

Our client is one of Japan's largest financial institutions with a broad international presence. Their Internal Audit division operates independently from risk, compliance, and front-office teams, delivering strategic assurance and contributing to the continuous enhancement of the company's internal control framework.

Job Description

  • Execute audits across trust, banking, and group-wide operations
  • Develop and manage audit plans in line with global audit governance
  • Collaborate with global affiliates as a regional liaison
  • Analyze internal control effectiveness in areas including governance, risk, compliance, AML, credit, IT, and market risk
  • Support innovation and methodology upgrades in audit operations

The Successful Applicant

  • Experience in internal audit or equivalent oversight functions
  • Knowledge across multiple domains: governance, risk, IT, financial reporting, or AML
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills
  • Native-level Japanese; English proficiency preferred
  • Relevant certifications (CIA, CISA, CFE, CAMS) are a plus

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to shape internal audit strategy at group level
  • Broad audit exposure across Mizuho Group entities
  • Long-term development in one of Japan's most respected financial institutions
Contact
Carl Iso
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6716914
Phone number
+81 80 4676 4473

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation
Risk Management
Specialisation
Financial Services
Location
Tokyo 23 Wards
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Carl Iso
Consultant phone
+81 80 4676 4473
Job Reference
JN-042025-6716914
Company Type
Japanese Corporate
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.