Japanese speaking Planning Vice President

Centre People; London; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in London seeks a Japanese-speaking Planning Vice President. Responsibilities include formulating business plans, conducting competitive analysis, and collaborating across departments. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of financial industry experience, fluency in English and Japanese, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in data tools such as Excel and Power BI. This is a full-time, permanent position offering up to £75k depending on experience.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Life Assurance

Wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in the financial industry, preferably in banking.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify issues and propose effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement business plans and strategies together with senior management.
• Construct and monitor key sales KGIs, KPIs, and KAIs.
• Conduct competitive analysis and identify customer needs.

Skills

Business planning

Fluent in English and Japanese

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in data analysis tools

Project management experience

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

• Japanese speaking Planning Vice President

Ref: MI46669

Japanese speaking Planning Vice President

Sector

Sector Finance(Banking/Securities/Insurance)

Type

Type Full-time, Permanent

Location

Location London

Salary (Annual)

A Japanese financial institution is currently recruiting for a Japanese-speaking Planning Vice President to work in their London office.
In this role, you will be responsible for formulating and supporting business promotion to maximise business performance.
The ideal candidate should have experience in business planning, strong communication skills in English and Japanese, analytical skills, and proficiency in data analysis tools.

MI46669

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ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
● (O) Eligible visa: Permanent residence, Spouse, Partner
● (X) NOT eligible: Student visa, Requiring visa sponsorship, Working holiday, Graduate, Freelance
WORK TYPE: Hybrid works available
VISA SUPPORT: No
BENEFITS: Private Health Insurance, Life Assurance, Wellbeing benefits etc
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TYPE: Permanent, full-time
WORKING HOURS: 9:00-17:00 from Monday to Friday
SALARY: up to £75k, depending on experience
START: ASAP
LOCATION: London

Vice President Main Responsibilities:
● Formulate and implement business plan and strategies together with senior management
● Develop and support the execution of business strategies and annual plans
● Design, monitor, and analyse key sales KGIs, KPIs and KAIs
● Conduct competitive analysis and identify customer needs
● Plan and support the rollout of new product and service initiatives
● Collaborate with front-line client coverage teams to identify issues and implement improvements
● Coordinate with marketing, product development, and other relevant departments
● Prepare business strategy presentation materials and reports for various stakeholders
● Manage and monitor key performance indicators and other measurable targets for JBE, such as P/L, RWA, and headcount, and report regularly to senior management
● S Support senior management in determining optimal resource allocation, including headcount, budget, and target setting
● Coordinate and organise seminars and various events
● Any other ad-hoc activities as requested by the Head of Planning

Vice President Ideal Candidate:
● At least 3 years of experience in the financial industry (preferably in banking)
● Business-level fluency in both English and Japanese
● Experience in business planning, business promotion, or business consulting
● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
● Project management experience
● Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI)
● Proactive and able to drive initiatives independently
● Strong balance of strategic thinking and practical business sense
● Ability to identify issues and propose effective solutions
● Excellent presentation skills
● Excellent coordination skills
● Excellent skills in data management and analysis

** All applicants for the Vice President must have the right to work in the country as the Company is not able to offer visa support.
*We regret that we cannot accept applications from Working holiday visa, Graduate or Student visa holders.