Regional JP Transaction Banking Sales Lead

SMBC Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SMBC Group seeks an experienced client-facing banking professional to promote cash management solutions for Japanese corporate clients across the APAC region.

You will build strong relationships with major Japanese customers, lead discussions, and present tailored solutions while coordinating with Japan HQ and regional teams. Fluency in English and Japanese is essential, with strong communication and project leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer banking operations, systems and backend ops.
• Ability to collaborate with large corporate customers and internal IT/Operations teams.
• Strong understanding of market trends and regulations across Asia.

Responsibilities

• Promote cash management solutions to Japanese corporate clients in the APAC region to grow SMBC’s Transaction Banking business.
• Build and maintain relationships with Japanese corporate clients and anticipate their requirements through consultative selling to increase wallet share.
• Make periodic visits to assigned countries, visit clients, lead transaction banking discussions, and present solutions.
• Interact with Headquarters in Japan and overseas branches to analyze opportunities and strategize sales activities.
• Prepare presentation materials and proposals in both Japanese and English, including translation where required.
• Coordinate with Product Development and Product Management to share client requirements and develop solutions.
• Submit reports, including monthly reports, business trip reports, and call reports.
• Understand market trends and customer requirements, contributing to product development and service improvements.

Skills

Customer ops

Relationship mgmt

English comms

Japanese language

Project leadership

Analytical thinking

Job description

SMBC Group seeks an experienced client-facing banking professional to promote cash management solutions for Japanese corporate clients across the APAC region.

You will build strong relationships with major Japanese customers, lead discussions, and present tailored solutions while coordinating with Japan HQ and regional teams. Fluency in English and Japanese is essential, with strong communication and project leadership skills.