VP - Trade Product Development | Singapore, SG

Mizuho Bank; Singapore; On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned professional to drive trade digitalization projects within its Global Transaction Banking Department. This role involves managing projects from inception to user acceptance testing, collaborating with various stakeholders across regions, and ensuring the successful adoption of digital trade initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in trade finance, excellent communication skills, and a passion for innovation in banking. Join a dynamic team that is shaping the future of trade finance in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of banking experience with a focus on trade finance.
• Expertise in trade channels and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead trade digitalization projects from planning to implementation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Asia Pacific and Oceania.

Skills

Communication Skills

Trade Channels Management

Project Management

Trade Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Related Field

Tools

Trade Channels Applications

ISO20022

Job description

Global Transaction Banking Department - Trade Product Development

Overview of Division/Department

Global Transaction Banking Department - Trade Product Development

Company Profile
MIZUHO BANK PTE LTD

Job Responsibilities

1. Provide trade finance subject matter expertise to collate and translate business functional requirements for trade digitalization projects.
2. Leverage trade channels' functional and technical knowledge to drive development, implementation, and adoption of trade channels.
3. Support onboarding of fintech/ecosystem platform partners and transaction processing vendors, and prepare Business Requirement Documents for trade digital capabilities within Mizuho.
4. Manage trade digitalization projects from planning to user acceptance testing and stakeholder approvals.
5. Collaborate with key stakeholders within GTBD, technology, and operations teams across the Asia Pacific and Oceania regions, including projects like SEIBI and ISO20022.
6. Ensure successful adoption of operating model changes related to digital trade projects for seamless rollout.
7. Act as liaison between Country, Regional, and Head Office stakeholders.
8. Identify market trends in Trade, especially in digital trade finance, and update the product suite accordingly.
9. Conduct training on trade products and channels.
10. Assist the Head of Trade Product Development in executing the Trade Digitalization agenda for GTBD APAC.

Job Requirements

• Excellent communication skills for working with various stakeholders.
• Good understanding of trade-related guidelines (e.g., trade industry practices, ICC Guidelines).
• Preferably experience in trade channels management, trade transformation, and project management.
• Minimum of 12 years of banking-related experience.
• Proficiency in:

Trade Knowledge/Experience

• Trade Channels Applications: High
• Conventional Trade (LC based, SBLC/Guarantee): High
• Technology onboarding/services: High
• Open Account (Receivable Finance, Payable Finance): Medium
• STF - Inventory Finance, Pre-payment, Borrowing Base: Low

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The Mizuho group is a global financial services leader with offices in nearly 40 countries, approximately 60,000 employees, and assets of nearly USD 2 trillion.

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