Assistant Vice President, Business Strategy Group - SMBC | Singapore, SG

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution is seeking an Assistant Vice President for its Business Strategy Group in Singapore. The role focuses on strategic business planning and governance in the APAC region, requiring a strong background in corporate banking and effective stakeholder management. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Banking & Finance and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in English is essential, with additional language skills in Japanese being advantageous.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in corporate banking.
• Knowledge of Japanese Banking law is a plus, but not essential.
• Proficiency in English; Japanese preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategic planning for business development in APAC.
• Implement business operations and governance matters.
• Enhance relationships with investee partners.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Adaptability

Creative Thinking

Education

Degree in Banking & Finance or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Vice President, Business Strategy Group - SMBC

Assistant Vice President, Business Strategy Group - SMBC

Headquartered in Tokyo, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is a leading global financial institution and a core member of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC 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 maintain 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 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

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