Assistant Vice President, Global Transaction Banking Dept, Planning

eFinancialCareers Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation in Singapore seeks an experienced strategy professional to support planning, performance monitoring, and APAC initiatives across Transaction Banking.

You will lead business analytics, build dashboards in Power BI, coordinate with regional teams, and help management with plans, budgeting and resource planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Data Analytics or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of strategic planning, business management, portfolio or analytics experience in banking/financial services.
• Strong Power BI and dashboard development experience.
• Experience with SQL, Tableau, Python, VBA considered an advantage.
• Fluent in English; Japanese language capability preferred but not required.
• Ability to collaborate across APAC regions and work in an office-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic planning, business management, and performance monitoring activities across Transaction Banking businesses in APAC.
• Develop and drive strategic initiatives to support growth, efficiency, and priorities.
• Conduct business, market, and competitor analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
• Prepare management presentations, business plans, and performance reports for senior management.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools using Power BI; improve data governance and information capabilities.
• Coordinate with regional stakeholders and cross-functional teams to execute key initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance / Economics / Business

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Tableau

Python

VBA

Job description

Company description:Sumitomo Mitsui Banking CorporationJob description:Job ResponsibilitiesSupport strategic planning, business management, and performance monitoring activities across Transaction Banking businesses in APAC.Develop and drive strategic initiatives to support business growth, operational efficiency, and organizational priorities.Conduct business, market, and competitor analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.Monitor business performance, portfolio trends, revenues, costs, and key performance indicators, and provide insights to support management decision-making.Prepare management presentations, business plans, performance reports, and materials for senior management discussions.Support budgeting and resource planning.Develop and maintain management dashboards and reporting tools using Power BI and other analytical platforms.Improve reporting processes, data quality, governance, and management information capabilities across the department.Work closely with finance, risk, technology teams, operations, product partners, and coverage to drive initiatives and achieve business objectives.Coordinate with regional stakeholders across APAC to ensure effective communication, governance, and execution of key initiatives.Job RequirementsBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Data Analytics, or a related discipline.Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in strategic planning, business management, portfolio management, business analytics, management reporting, or related functions within the banking or financial services industry.Good understanding of Transaction Banking, Trade Finance, Corporate Banking, Treasury, or other banking businesses.Experience in business performance management, portfolio monitoring, budgeting, resource planning, or related management functions.Strong proficiency in Power BI and experience in dashboard development and management reporting.Experience with SQL, Power Query, Tableau, Python, VBA, or similar analytical tools would be advantageous.Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across functions and geographies.Fluency in English is required; Japanese language capability is preferred but not required as at times this indivdual will need to liaise with Tokyo HQ.Willingness to work in a full-time office-based environment with regular in-office attendance.Flexibility to perform other ad hoc duties as assigned.