Assistant Vice President, Business Strategy Group

SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION Singapore Branch; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious banking institution in Singapore seeks a professional to lead strategic planning for business development in the APAC region. The ideal candidate will possess at least 3 years of corporate banking experience, a degree in Banking & Finance, and strong communication skills. The role involves collaborating with various departments and enhancing governance for investee companies. This position offers a dynamic environment for those looking to make an impactful contribution.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant working experience in corporate banking industry.
• Business planning experience in banking is preferred.
• Knowledge of Japanese Banking law is an advantage, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Strategic planning for organic and inorganic business development in APAC.
• Implement business as usual, including regulatory & governance matters.
• Enhance relationships and promote business collaborations with SMBC’s investee partners in APAC.
• Support independent business oriented research involving investee partners.
• Enhance corporate governance for relevant investee companies in APAC.
• Collaborate with Head Office departments to enhance business in APAC.

Skills

Strong communication skills (written/spoken)

Stakeholder management

Adaptability

Creative thinking

Proficient in English

Proficiency in Japanese

Education

Degree in Banking & Finance or equivalent

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Strategic planning for organic and inorganic business development for countries in APAC, which includes establishing strategies with each countries and relevant departments
• Implement business as usual, including but not limited to, regulatory & governance matters, new products and business steering in APAC branches/offices as well as managing subsidiaries.
• To support in establishing and/or further enhance relationships and promote business collaborations between SMBC’s investee partners in APAC and SMFG.
• To support independent business oriented research involving business operations of these investee partners.
• To support enhancement of corporate governance for relevant investee companies in APAC.
• Collaborate with relevant departments of Head Office to efficiently enhance business and governance in APAC region.

Job Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant working experience in corporate banking industry.
• Degree in Banking & Finance or equivalent
• Business planning experience in banking is preferred
• Knowledge of Japanese Banking law is an advantage, but not essential
• Strong communication skills (written/spoken). Proficient in English, additional proficiency in Japanese is a plus, but not essential.
• Good stakeholder management skills, adaptable and creative thinking
• Team player