Director - Business Management, Structured Debt Products

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (Singapore Branch); Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (Singapore Branch) is seeking a Director - Business Management, Structured Debt Products to lead APAC strategy and execution. This role coordinates with SMBC and Japanese clients to drive growth and governance.

You will oversee budgeting, KPIs, deal pipelines, and cross‑functional collaboration across the organization, including engagement with Japanese authorities and corporate partners.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in structured finance transactions.
• Stakeholder management and problem-solving skills; analytical mindset and ability to lead initiatives independently; collaborative and adaptable across all levels.
• Driven professional with high integrity and work ethics.
• Fluent in Japanese is desirable for communication with Head Office and clients.
• Knowledge of Japanese banking law and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Business management and strategic planning for structured debt products in APAC.
• Develop and implement strategies reflecting the Bank’s and management’s direction.
• Manage budget (financial performance, expenses) and KPIs; track deal pipeline data; enable informed strategic planning through analytics.
• Liaise with relevant departments and SMBC group members for approvals and clearance on deals and new products.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Japanese companies and Japanese governmental agencies in APAC for marketing of structured finance.
• Support ad-hoc work for senior management and members at SFDA and ASDV.
• Share knowledge with team members and motivate others to maximize outcomes.

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

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Director - Business Management, Structured Debt Products

Date: Oct 23, 2026

Location: Singapore

Job Responsibilities

• Business management and strategic planning for structured debt products in APAC
• Develop and implement strategies reflecting the Bank’s and management’s direction
• Manage budget (financial performance, expenses) and KPIs; Track deal pipeline data; Conduct management & analytics enabling informed strategic planning
• Liaise and co-work with relevant departments and SMBC group members to obtain internal approvals and clearance on deals, new products, etc.
• Develop and maintain relationship with Japanese Companies and Japanese Governmental Agencies (eg. ECAs) in APAC for marketing of structured finance
• Support ad-hoc works for senior management and members at SFDA and ASDV
• Share knowledge to the team members and motivate others to maximize the outcome of the team

Requirements:

• At least 10 years of experience in structured finance transactions
• Stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills; Analytical mindset and ability to lead initiatives independently; Collaborative, adaptable, and able to engage across all levels of the organization.
• Driven professional with high level of personal and professional integrity and work ethics
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Fluent in spoken and written Japanese is desirable as this role needs to discuss with Head Office in Japan and also communicate with Japanese clients.
• Knowledge of Japanese Banking Law and banking regulations