AVP (Relationship Manager, Corporate Banking)

Mizuho; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mizuho Bank Singapore Branch is seeking an experienced corporate banking professional to lead the Japanese Corp. Banking Section No.3. You will manage relationships with Japanese multinational clients, drive growth, and coordinate cross-border facilities.

The role requires at least 5 years in corporate banking, strong credit analysis, and proven leadership. You will mentor junior staff and collaborate with risk, product, and overseas teams to deliver integrated financial solutions across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of corporate banking experience with relationship management.
• Strong understanding of capital markets and credit analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and business writing skills.
• Experience in a Japanese banking environment and familiarity with Japanese culture is advantageous.
• Strong leadership, team management, and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with Japanese multinational corporate clients, ensuring high service standards.
• Develop strategies to deepen relationships and grow profitability.
• Oversee credit risk analysis, credit proposals, documentation, and facility setups.
• Coordinate with product specialists, risk, and operations to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Liaise with overseas branches, Head Office, and departments to deliver global solutions.
• Lead client acquisition and marketing initiatives using a consultative approach.
• Provide portfolio planning, account management, and sector P&L oversight.
• Mentor junior team members and stay aware of market trends and regulatory developments.

Skills

Relationship management

Leadership

Credit analysis

Capital markets

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Economics

Job description

Overview Of Division/Department

Japanese Corporate Banking No.3 primarily serves the Singapore subsidiaries of major Japanese corporations and has an important mission to support the global expansion of their businesses, including in the APAC region, through banking services.

Overview Of Division/Department

Japanese Corporate Banking No.3 primarily serves the Singapore subsidiaries of major Japanese corporations and has an important mission to support the global expansion of their businesses, including in the APAC region, through banking services.

About Us

Mizuho Bank is the banking subsidiary of Mizuho Financial Group, which is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world, as measured by total assets of approximately US 2 trillion.

Mizuho's 55,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in over 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.

Mizuho Bank Singapore Branch has an established local presence with over 50 years of history and serves as the regional hub for the bank's APAC operations.

Operating with a Full Bank License, Mizuho Bank Singapore Branch provides banking services to over 2,000 Japanese and non Japanese corporate clients, with a staff strength of about 1,000 employees. We provide expertise in corporate finance, trade finance, cash management, funds transfers, project finance, and treasury services to help businesses develop and find new opportunities. We also collaborate with our affiliate company, Mizuho Securities, to provide investment banking solutions to our clients.

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Department

Singapore Corporate Banking Department

Section

Japanese Corp. Banking Section No.3

Location

Singapore

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the relationship management of Japanese multinational corporate clients, ensuring high service standards and sustainable business growth.
• Develop and execute strategies to deepen relationships with existing clients and acquire new business opportunities, maximizing profitability across assigned portfolios.
• Oversee the analysis of credit risk, preparation of credit proposals, documentation, and the setup of credit facilities, ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.
• Drive the execution of complex transactions, coordinating closely with product specialists, risk, and operations teams to deliver seamless end-to-end solutions.
• Act as a primary liaison with key stakeholders, including overseas branches (especially Japan), Head Office, and relevant departments, to facilitate the delivery of integrated global financial solutions.
• Lead client acquisition and marketing initiatives, employing a consultative and proposal-based approach to leverage the bank’s network and product offerings.
• Provide strategic oversight of portfolio planning, account management, and sector P&L, ensuring alignment with the bank’s business objectives.
• Check and approve various kinds of supplementary information sheets attached with credit application (ex facility rating statement, credit supervision notification memo etc)
• Supervise and support the completion of operational and compliance-related tasks, including KYC/CDD screening, processing of AFA and Mobius waivers, and timely response to client inquiries (e.g., remittance, FX, time deposits).
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Stay abreast of market trends, regulatory developments, and emerging opportunities within the Japanese corporate sector.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in corporate banking, with a strong track record in relationship management and leadership roles.
• In-depth understanding of capital markets, corporate banking products, and credit analysis, including the ability to assess financial statements and customer creditworthiness.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and business writing skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across internal and external stakeholders.
• Prior experience in a Japanese banking environment and familiarity with Japanese business culture will be advantageous.
• Strong leadership, team management, and mentoring abilities.