AVP/VP, Relationship Manager ( Japanese Corporate Banking)

MIZUHO BANK, LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

MIZUHO BANK, LTD. is seeking a senior professional to lead the relationship management team for Japanese multinational corporate clients in Singapore.

The role focuses on deepening client relationships, driving revenue, and coordinating across product, risk, and operations to deliver end-to-end financial solutions. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in corporate banking with strong leadership, English and Japanese language skills, and a solid network within the Japanese corporate sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics or related.
• 5+ years in corporate banking with leadership in relationship management.
• Fluent English and Japanese language skills for client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage team for RM of Japanese multinational clients.
• Develop strategies to deepen existing relationships and win new business.
• Oversee credit risk analysis, proposals, and credit facility setup.
• Drive complex transactions with product, risk, and operations teams.
• Liaise with overseas branches and Head Office to deliver global solutions.
• Lead client acquisition and marketing via consultative approaches.
• Oversee portfolio planning, account management, and sector P&L.
• Check and approve supplementary info for credit applications.
• Supervise KYC/CDD tasks and waivers, respond to client inquiries.
• Mentor junior staff and foster high performance.
• Stay updated on market trends and regulatory changes.

Skills

Relationship management

Leadership

Credit analysis

Business writing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Japanese language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Economics

Tools

KYC/CDD systems

Credit systems

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team 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.


• Demonstrated experience in managing Japanese multinational clients and a solid network within the Japanese corporate and financial community.


• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and business writing skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across internal and external stakeholders.


• Business-level proficiency in both English and Japanese is required as the role requires regular interaction with Japanese clients, and Head Office in Japan.


• Prior experience in a Japanese banking environment and familiarity with Japanese business culture will be advantageous.


• Strong leadership, team management, and mentoring abilities.