Vice President, Global Business & IT Solutions

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

Job summary

A leading bank in Singapore is seeking an experienced individual to oversee IT projects and drive operational efficiency within the APAC region. The ideal candidate must possess at least 10 years of experience in the corporate banking sector, along with strong project management skills. Fluency in Japanese (JLPT N1) is essential for effective collaboration across various regional offices. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence operational strategies and enhance efficiencies in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in corporate banking industry or system project management.
• Minimum 1 year project management skills to manage multiple regional projects within timeline and budget.
• Minimum JLPT N1 Certification or equivalent language capabilities/proficiency is required.

Responsibilities

• Setting direction and drive execution of strategic initiatives for Operations.
• Lead development of divisional strategic plan.
• Manage costs within allocated budget.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to promote standardization of global operations.
• Coach and mentor team members.
• Identify and address operational risks.

Skills

Management Skills

System Implementation

Treasury

Loans

Trade Finance

PMO

Project Management

Banking

Operational Risk

Stakeholder Management

Terminology

Education

Degree qualified

Job description

Job Overview

The role will support the Head of OOA-Operations Advisory Department and Head of Global Business & IT Solutions Team in overseeing and managing the IT projects within APAC (excluding Japan and China). As a member of the project PMO, the incumbent will collaborate with the Operation Function and IT Function in Tokyo and APAC Offices to drive the implementation of systems that contribute to the standardization and simplification of operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Setting the direction and drive the execution of strategic initiatives to deliver standardization & transformation in Operations with counterparties from Tokyo and APAC offices
• Lead the development of divisional strategic plan.
• Manage the costs within allocated budget.
• Balance the overall cost efficiency with long term strategic goals to transform overall operational operating environment.
• Effectively collaborate with Head Office, Business stakeholders, to promote 'standardization of global operations and systems' to transform the Target Operating Model for Operations in the region to better support the business and our clients.
• Lead the partnership with Functional Heads and Processing Hubs to develop and implement efficient Target Operating Model.
• Deepen the technological adoption to enhance operational efficiency through close collaboration with System Office globally and regionally.
• Lead, coach, and mentor team members to develop the overall competency of OOA.
• Manage team performance and rewards of OOA.
• Plan, implement, promote and monitor operations projects and initiatives that enhance the operations quality (accuracy, stability and productivity) and ensure alignment with all relevant regulations.
• Identify and address operational risks and inefficiencies.
• Implement and promote controls that mitigate the Bank’s operational risk.

Job Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in corporate banking industry or system project management
• Minimum 1 year project management skills to manage multiple regional projects within timeline and budget.
• Minimum JLPT N1 Certification (or equivalent language capabilities/ proficiency) is required to effectively communicate with counterparties from the Operations and IT function across Tokyo and APAC offices, supporting system implementation initiatives
• Familiar with business technical terminology and jargon in operations and system related functions within the banking industry.
• Sound knowledge in the internal working of product offices and/or client management departments.
• Proven stakeholder management skills to collaborate effectively.
• Able to influence stakeholders for better outcomes.
• Proficient in operations and products such as Deposit, Remittance, Trade Finance, Loans and Treasury.
• Degree qualified

Key Skills

• Management Skills
• System Implementation
• Treasury
• Loans
• Trade Finance
• PMO
• Project Management
• Banking
• Operational Risk
• Stakeholder Management
• Terminology