VP/Director, Business Planning, Corporate Banking

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Malaysia Berhad; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Malaysia seeks a VP/Director of Business Planning for Corporate Banking. The role includes enhancing department planning, performance management, and driving operational excellence. Candidates must have at least 7 years' experience in planning and reporting, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft tools. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required. Join us in contributing to a sustainable financial future.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in business planning, budgeting, and management reporting.
• Experience in corporate banking or financial industry is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor departmental and RM performance metrics.
• Prepare materials for meetings and reports.
• Support governance and compliance at local and regional levels.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial Management

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Attention to detail

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, economics or related field

Job description

VP/Director, Business Planning, Corporate Banking

Headquartered in Tokyo, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is a leading global financial institution and a core member of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group. Built upon our rich Japanese heritage since 1876, we put our customers first and provide seamless access to, from and within the Asia Pacific region. SMBC is one of the largest Japanese banks by assets and maintains strong credit ratings across our global integrated network. We work closely as one SMBC Group to offer personal, corporate and investment banking services to meet the needs of our customers.

With sustainability embedded within our strategy and operations, we are committed to creating a society in which today’s generation can enjoy economic prosperity and well-being, and pass it on to future generations.

Job Summary

• Key objective is to enhance the planning, performance management, governance, and administrative functions within the Corporate Banking Department.
• Providing support for department strategy and administration as well as driving operational excellence.
• Monitor the team’s progress and achievement against department targets.
• Play a key part in enabling informed decision‑making, fostering accountability, and promoting efficient workflows to support the department’s overall success.
• Support compliance and governance related matters.

Job Responsibilities

• Performance and Financial Management
  • Monitor the Dept and Relationship Manager (RM) performance, covering gross profit, KPIs, pipeline, assets, etc.
  • Maintain concise performance dashboards for management review, which includes assisting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Business Planning and Analytical Support
  • Assist Head of Corporate Banking Dept on data analysis and business planning materials.
  • Analyze data to identify trends, risks and opportunities, and provide insights for management decisions.
• Reporting and Meeting Materials
  • Prepare materials for local and regional/group level meetings and reports.
  • Coordinate data/information collation and ensure timely, accurate submissions.
• Coordinate and support meeting arrangements, as well as facilitate meetings.
• Governance, Compliance, and Internal Control
  • Support governance and compliance at both local and regional/group levels.
  • Support KYC status tracking, audit response coordination and exceptional handling cases.
  • Maintain the departmental procedures, ensuring compliance in presentation materials.
• Administrative and Ad‑hoc Support
  • Handle administrative matters such as meeting coordination, business trip arrangement and document preparation.
  • Lead the dept on ad‑hoc matters that require collaboration within dept and/or with other departments.
  • Provide support for smooth daily operations.

Job Requirements

• Possess a bachelor’s degree or professional qualification in business, economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of business planning, budgeting, and management reporting experience, preferably with exposure in corporate banking or the financial industry.
• Experience and exposure in corporate and commercial banking activities, including financing and credit analysis, will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Well‑organized with strong attention to detail, capable of managing multiple priorities under tight timelines.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with stakeholders both inside and outside the department.
• Proactive, adaptable, and team‑oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.