Peter Nguyen
Director, Global IT Risk Management Lead | MBA Candidate
- Role
- Director Global IT Risk Management Lead at Mizuho
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Peter Nguyen
Peter is an IT GRC Director at Mizuho Americas, where he is leading the effort to deploy and maintain a global technology control framework across EMEA, APAC, the Americas, and Japan.Prior to joining Mizuho, he assisted Financial Services clients across Information Security and Technology for 8+ years as a Consultant at PwC, specializing in risk management and regulatory response. He has successfully collaborated with leaders at Fortune 500 programs to assess, remediate, and elevate their security and technology processes. He has extensive experience in numerous industry frameworks (e.g, NIST CSF, ISO 27001), developing strategic program roadmaps and metrics, and managing regulatory remediation programs.Peter obtained his Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame and Masters in Cybersecurity from Georgia Tech University. He will be pursuing an MBA from Boston University beginning Fall 2026.
Experience
Director Global IT Risk Management Lead
Apr 2025 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
Documented a comprehensive set of technology and cybersecurity controls to align operational practices with framework requirements, collaborating with the second line of defense for review and challenge. Drafted a full suite of technology and cyber policies, standards, and procedures for Mizuho US Operations, ensuring alignment with a global technology controls framework. Defined control-based Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to monitor technology risks and developed high-level implementation plans to address control gaps. Leading the effort to deploy and maintain a global technology controls framework across Mizuho\'s regions of APAC, EMEA, the Americas, and Japan.
Education
Questrom School of Business, Boston University
Master of Business Administration
2026 — 2029
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Minor in Engineering Corporate Practices
2012 — 2016
Georgia Institute of Technology
Master of Science in Cybersecurity - Policy Specialization
2020 — 2022
Skills
- Information Security
- Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (Pci Dss)
- Microsoft Office
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Organization Skills
- Matlab
- Java
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Management
- Ptc Creo
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