Vice President, Human Capital Management, Planning, Asia Pacific Division

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Singapore is seeking a VP for Human Resources to develop and execute HR strategies across the APAC region. This role demands a minimum of 3 years of relevant HR experience, strong communication skills, and ideally fluency in Japanese. The successful candidate will lead HR initiatives that enhance employee engagement and collaboration while managing day-to-day HR operations. This position offers an opportunity to work in a multicultural environment and influence strategic HR direction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in banking or financial services.
• Exposure to HR planning, policy implementation, and project management.
• Fluent Japanese language skill is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of HR strategies aligned with APAC business needs.
• Oversee day-to-day HR operations ensuring effective execution.
• Act as liaison with Head Office Tokyo and other stakeholders.

Skills

Communicate effectively

Collaborative mindset

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Purpose of the Position

Human capital is a key driver for sustainable business growth. The HCMAP team aims to attract, retain, and develop strong talent to support SMBC’s business in the Asia Pacific Region (APAC).

The VP will play a pivotal role in designing, driving, and executing HR strategies and initiatives across the region, ensuring alignment with business objectives and supporting organizational transformation. This position will lead a team and act as a key partner to senior management and stakeholders in both regional and global contexts.

Role Responsibilities

Strategic HR Planning & Execution

• Lead or assist in the development and implementationof HR strategies and plans aligned with APAC business needs.
• Drive and contribute to scalable and sustainableHR initiatives to build organizational capacity and support business growth.
• Champion employee engagement and cultureinitiatives to enhance productivity and retention.

Operational and Project Support

• Oversee day-to-day HR operations, ensuringeffective execution and continuous improvement.
• Manage day-to-day HR tasks and ensure timelyexecution.
• Support HR transformation initiatives andprocess improvements.
• Assist in ad-hoc projects as needed.

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

• Act as a key liaison with Head Office Tokyo (HRDepartment, Global HR, Global Banking Unit) and other regional/globalstakeholders.
• Represent the APAC HR function incross-functional and global projects, ensuring regional perspectives arereflected.
• Support expert guidance to country HR teams andSMFG subsidiaries in APAC on Head Office policies and strategic initiatives.

Transformation & Change Leadership

• Lead or support HR transformation projects andprocess improvements.
• Drive change management efforts to supportorganizational transformation and new ways of working.
• Identify and address HR risks and opportunitiesproactively.

Ad-hoc Projects

• Support HCMAP members and senior leadership teamon various strategic and operational projects as required.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Minimum [3] years of relevant HR experience,preferably in banking or financial services, ideally with in a managerialcapacity.
• Exposure to HR planning, policyimplementation, and project management will be an added advantage
• Ability to communicate and influence effectivelywith senior management and diverse stakeholders.
• Experience working in a multicultural, regionalorganization. Collaborative mindset with goodinterpersonal skills.
• Fluent Japanese language skill is highlypreferred, as the role requires regular communication with Tokyo Head Officeand stakeholders whose main language is Japanese.
• Experience presenting to senior management in aJapanese organization is highly advantageous.