Vice President, Indonesia Strategic Planning Group

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) seeks a Vice President to join the Indonesia Strategic Planning Group, supporting the strategic direction and oversight of SMBC subsidiaries in Indonesia across Retail, Wholesale, SME, Ultra-micro banking, and non-bank financing.

The role offers exposure to business promotion, strategic planning, and performance management, requiring strong initiative, data-driven thinking, and ability to present insights to senior leadership across geographies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; extensive experience in strategy, planning, and performance management.
• Experience in strategy consulting within a management consulting environment.
• Strong ability to translate complex analysis into clear, executive-level messaging.
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions and geographies and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of strategic planning and business development initiatives in Indonesia.
• Drive performance of subsidiaries in Indonesia and expand lines of business by delivering insightful analysis.
• Implement strategies based on banking products, processes, and governance frameworks to support growth.
• Identify collaboration opportunities across SMBC Group to realize synergies in local markets.
• Develop KPIs aligned with mid-term strategies and monitor performance via local management reports.
• Prepare timely reporting for Head Office and Regional Office requirements.
• Collaborate with Head Office and Regional Office to strengthen governance for AGMD-controlled entities.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Executive presentation

Cross-cultural communication

Project management

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

SMBC is accelerating its Multi-Franchise Strategy and promoting the sustainable growth of SMBC Group companies in key growing markets across the region. As a Vice President serving as a team member of Indonesia Strategic Planning Group (“ISP”), this role is responsible for supporting the strategic direction and providing oversight of subsidiaries in Indonesia, with the objective of driving overall business growth and expansion across Retail, Wholesale, SME, Ultra-micro banking, and non-bank financing businesses.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for candidates who aspire to gain extensive exposure to business promotion, strategic planning, and performance management of SMBC Group’s subsidiaries in Indonesia. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong accountability and initiative in formulating and executing solutions, with a clear focus on achieving results. Candidates with a strong interest in applying transferable skills and knowledge to develop and execute strategies for sustainable business growth are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of strategic planning and both organic and inorganic business development initiatives in Indonesia under AGMD ISP.
• Drive business performance of subsidiaries in Indonesia and expand the overall business and individual lines of business / group companies by working closely with stakeholders to deliver insightful analysis and propose solutions to capture business opportunities.
• Implement strategies and initiatives based on a strong understanding of banking products, business processes, and operational frameworks to support sustainable business growth.
• Identify and pursue collaboration opportunities across SMBC Group to enhance value propositions in local markets and realize business synergies.
• Support the formulation of key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with the Group’s mid-term strategies and monitor business performance through regular assessment of local management reports.
• Prepare and provide timely reporting to internal stakeholders in accordance with Head Office and Regional Office requirements.
• Collaborate with relevant departments at Head Office and Regional Office to strengthen business operations and governance for AGMD-controlled entities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience in the financial services industry (covering areas such as strategy and planning, business management, and performance management), with at least 4 – 5 years of experience in strategy consulting within a management consulting environment.
• Proven experience in understanding business drivers and developing financial models within the financial services industry.
• Demonstrated ability to handle large datasets and financial figures with high accuracy, attention to detail, and analytical rigor.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to assess business considerations, evaluate strategic opportunities, and enhance value propositions.
• Experience in preparing presentation materials for executive meetings, with the ability to translate complex analysis into clear, concise, and impactful messaging.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and timeliness.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written), including excellent presentation capabilities (with experience presenting to C-Suite stakeholders), cross-cultural communication skills, and stakeholder management experience.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across functions and geographies, influence stakeholders, and operate independently with a high degree of ownership.
• Proactive mindset with adaptability to change and the ability to implement innovative, value-adding solutions.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, project management, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).