Managing Director, Asia & Oceania Treasury Department

MIZUHO BANK, LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution based in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to join their Asia & Oceania Treasury Department. The ideal candidate will lead the development of frameworks for the markets business platform and must possess 10-15 years of experience in financial markets or project management. Proficiency in Japanese is essential. This role involves significant responsibilities in project leadership and effective collaboration with senior management in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in financial markets or project management.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional projects or frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of financial markets, systems and processes.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills for presenting complex concepts.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to define objectives and monitor progress.
• Proficiency in Japanese language is a pre-requisite.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and implement framework for markets business platform.
• Initiate discussions with management to define goals and plans.
• Lead system projects ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Allocate tasks among team members and monitor progress.
• Liaise with Senior Management to ensure alignment and compliance.
• Prepare and deliver reports to Regional Heads of Project Steering Committee.

Skills

Sales

Treasury

Japanese Language

Strategic Thinking

Information Technology

Financial Markets

Project Management

Communication Skills

ALM

Business Management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, business management, IT or related field

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

Asia & Oceania Treasury Department, Planning Section

We are now seeking an experienced professional to join the team.

Your key roles & responsibilities include :

• Plan, design, and implement framework to reinforce the markets business platform by collaborating with relevant stakeholders in pursuit of the above objective.
• Initiate and facilitate discussions with relevant parties and Senior Management, presenting direction, objectives, and ideas to define detailed goals and actionable plans.
• Lead system projects related to the markets business, ensuring effective execution and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Allocate and oversee tasks among team members, monitor and manage progress, and provide guidance or direct involvement in resolving issues as necessary.
• Liaise closely with Senior Management and key control departments at the Head Office to ensure alignment and compliance.
• Prepare and deliver reports to the Regional Heads of Project Steering Committee in collaboration with colleagues from Treasury Departments in APAC region, FG / BK Global Markets Coordination Department, APAC Coordination Function, and other relevant departments.

What you should have :

• The candidate is expected to strengthen markets business related to Sales & Trading (S&T) and Asset & Liability Management (ALM) across Mizuho’s APAC branches and affiliates, as well as to establish and enhance the markets business platform supporting S&T and ALM activities within the region.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, business management, Information Technology or related field.
• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in financial markets or project management with proven track record of leading cross-functional projects or frameworks, preferably in regional or global context.
• Strong knowledge of financial markets, systems and processes.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills, with ability to present complex concepts to senior management and experience is delivering reports to executive committees or regional heads.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to define objectives, set actionable plans and monitor progress.
• Proficiency in Japanese language is a pre‑requisite.

Tell employers what skills you have

• Sales
• Treasury
• Japanese Language
• Strategic Thinking
• Information Technology
• Financial Markets
• Project Management
• Communication Skills
• ALM
• Business Management