Strategic Transformation Director

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (Singapore Branch); Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) Singapore invites a Director/Senior Business Analyst to lead strategic transformation initiatives. You will collaborate with senior leaders to shape roadmaps, optimize operating models, and deliver measurable business outcomes across multiple functions.

You will drive information-driven decision making, manage cross-functional stakeholder relationships, and ensure governance and benefits realization throughout large-scale programmes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or a related discipline.
• MBA or equivalent advanced qualification preferred.
• Professional certifications in BA/PM/Agile/Lean Six Sigma desired.
• 10–15 years of relevant experience in financial services or strategy transformation.

Responsibilities

• Define strategic objectives and develop executable roadmaps aligned to corporate priorities.
• Lead transformation programmes across jurisdictions, regulatory, digital, and operational projects.
• Develop future-state operating models and business capabilities for long-term growth.
• Facilitate executive decision-making with data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Manage relationships with senior stakeholders across Front Office, Middle Office, Operations, Technology, Finance, Risk, and Compliance.
• Support governance, risk, change management, and benefits realization activities.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive stakeholder management

Business analysis

Change management

Communication skills

Project governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Banking & Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Technology, Engineering, or related

MBA or equivalent advanced qualification

Certifications in Business Analysis / Project Management / Agile / Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) Singapore invites a Director/Senior Business Analyst to lead strategic transformation initiatives. You will collaborate with senior leaders to shape roadmaps, optimize operating models, and deliver measurable business outcomes across multiple functions.

You will drive information-driven decision making, manage cross-functional stakeholder relationships, and ensure governance and benefits realization throughout large-scale programmes.