AVP - IT Incident Manager

Overview Of Division/Department SGAD-IT About Us Mizuho Bank is the banking subsidiary of Mizuho Financial Group, which is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world, as measured by total assets of approximately US 2 trillion. Mizuho's 55,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in over 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia. Mizuho Bank Singapore Branch has an established local presence with over 50 years of history and serves as the regional hub for the bank's APAC operations. Operating with a Full Bank License, Mizuho Bank Singapore Branch provides banking services to over 2,000 Japanese and non Japanese corporate clients, with a staff strength of about 1,000 employees. We provide expertise in corporate finance, trade finance, cash management, funds transfers, project finance, and treasury services to help businesses develop and find new opportunities. We also collaborate with our affiliate company, Mizuho Securities, to provide investment banking solutions to our clients. Auto req I 2019BR Department Singapore Administration Department Section Application Administration Location Singapore Job Responsibilities We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Incident Manager to oversee and lead incident management processes. To ensure timely resolution of incidents, coordinate effectively across teams, and implement best practices to minimize disruptions to business operations. This role requires strong expertise in incident management, clear communication skills. [Incident Management – 40% of job scope] Oversee the end-to-end incident lifecycle, from identification and logging to resolution and closure with technical teams, vendors, and stakeholders Drive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for critical incidents and ensure appropriate follow-ups Develop and maintain incident management dashboards, metrics, and reports for senior leadership Facilitate discussions within the recovery team, promoting engagement and maintaining discipline Ability to translate technical incidents into business terms [Process Improvement and SLA – 20% of job scope] Continuously refine and enhance incident management processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness Identify trends and recurring issues, recommending proactive measures to prevent future incidents Lead or contribute to training sessions and knowledge-sharing initiatives on incident management practices Monitor and ensure adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for incident resolution Proactively escalate and address SLA breaches with appropriate corrective actions [Communication – 20% of job scope] Ensure timely and clear communication of incident updates to stakeholders, including senior management and end users Draft and distribute incident notifications, status updates, and post-incident reports Bridge communication between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders to provide clarity and context [Stakeholder and User Engagement – 20% of job scope] Collaborate closely with business users to understand their needs and minimize incident impact on operations Support international stakeholders, ensuring language and cultural alignment Act as the liaison between Singapore, Japan-based teams, and global and regional IT units during incident management Education Job Requirements Tertiary degree in technology from a recognized educational institution Strong understanding of ITIL processes; ITIL certification is highly preferred Experience 6 to 8 years of experience in IT incident management or related roles, with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity Proven experience managing critical incidents and working with international teams Experience in IT Service Management, IT Operations, IT infrastructure or Production Support Skills Good understanding of Service Desk Operations, Escalation Management, Stakeholder Management experience including different (e.g. ServiceNow, JIRA and Salesforce) ticketing tools knowledge Strong decision-making, problem-solving abilities under pressure, prioritize and multitask effectively Excellent interpersonal skills to foster collaboration across teams and regions