MD, Governance Planning Department, Asia Pacific Division

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Singapore seeks an experienced leader for regulatory change management and governance enhancements. Required are 15+ years in financial institutions, ideally in wholesale banking, strategic decision-making capabilities, and proficiency in Japanese. The role involves supervising diverse groups, enhancing governance in the APAC region, and improving risk management practices.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in financial institutions, ideally in Wholesale Banking and Corporate Banking.
• Experience in strategic planning and executing regulatory frameworks.
• Proven track record coordinating across departments and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Supervise regulatory change management and governance structure.
• Lead enhancements for governance framework in APAC region.
• Provide leadership and guidance to branches and subsidiaries.

Skills

Strategic decision-making

Project Management

People and Team management

Strong analytical skills

Presentation and communication skills

Data Analysis and Interpretation

Proficiency in Japanese

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Banking & Finance

Master of Business Administration

Job description

Role and Responsibilities

• Supervise various groups which are responsible for regulatory change management, enhancements of the 1st line risk control, improve business foundation and governance structure through re-organization, business continuity management, executive management committee, regulatory communication in APAC region.
• Lead enhancements for governance framework in the APAC region in line with global/local regulations as well as Head Office/Regional Senior management's expectation.
• Provide leadership and guidance to each branch and subsidiaries in APAC region on various know-how and working with respective regulators
• Enhance the level of regional/local regulatory adherence and corporate governance
• Strengthen the business foundation and governance structure in APAC region including Singapore with impactful insights particularly regarding wholesale banking business
• Enhance crisis management and response in APAC region including Singapore
• Enhance 1st line risk controls in APAC region including Singapore

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Banking & Finance or related field, Master of Business Administration is an advantage
• 15+ years of experience working within financial institutions, ideally in Wholesale Banking and Corporate Banking
• Proven experience operating at a strategic level within the Head Office or central function of a global financial institution, with a focus on high-impact decision-making
• Experience in a strategic planning role, implementing, advising, and executing regulatory frameworks and policies is highly desirable
• Proven track record in Project Management, People and Team management skills, and demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively across internal departments and stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills, including Data Analysis and Interpretation
• Strong presentation and communication skills (written and verbal), ability to work with stakeholders across all levels of the organization, as well as liaising with external vendors
• Proficiency in Japanese language is required due to frequent liaison and communication with Tokyo Head office