Director, Team Lead of Global Business and IT Solutions (Job ID:10069583)

Job Responsibilities:

1. Setting the direction and drive the execution of strategic initiatives to deliver standardization & transformation in Operations.
2. Lead the development of divisional strategic plan.
3. Manage the costs within allocated budget.
4. Balance the overall cost efficiency with long term strategic goals to transform overall operational operating environment.
5. Effectively collaborate with Head Office and Business stakeholders to promote 'standardization of global operations and systems' to transform the Target Operating Model for Operations in the region to better support the business and our clients.
6. Lead the partnership with Functional Heads and Processing Hubs to develop and implement an efficient Target Operating Model.
7. Deepen technological adoption to enhance operational efficiency through close collaboration with System Office globally and regionally.
8. Lead, coach, and mentor team members to develop the overall competency of OOA.
9. Manage team performance and rewards of OOA.
10. Plan, implement, promote, and monitor operations projects and initiatives that enhance operations quality (accuracy, stability, and productivity) and ensure alignment with all relevant regulations.
11. Identify and address operational risks and inefficiencies.
12. Implement and promote controls that mitigate the Bank's operational risk.
13. Facilitate collaboration and coordination between the branch operations team and the main headquarters located in Tokyo.

Job Requirements:

1. Minimum 10 years of experience in the banking sector with 5 years in bank's operations (Deposit, Remittance, Trade Finance, Loans, and Treasury), and in process optimization and re-engineering.
2. Minimum JLPT N1 Certification or a degree from a Japanese university or equivalent is required to interpret and communicate requirements to the Tokyo Head Office, where primary business communication is in Japanese and work in partnership with senior management.
3. Experience in Business Management, including resource and budget management with project management experience to manage multiple regional projects.
4. Familiarity with business technical terminology and jargon in operations and system-related functions within the banking industry.
5. Sound knowledge of the internal workings of product offices and/or client management departments.
6. Proven stakeholder management skills to collaborate effectively.
7. Able to influence stakeholders for better outcomes.
8. Proficient in operations and products such as Deposit, Remittance, Trade Finance, Loans, and Treasury.
9. Degree qualified.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Job ID: 10069583