Vice President - Planning Group - Corporate Banking

SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION SINGAPORE BRANCH; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION SINGAPORE BRANCH is seeking a strategy-focused professional to manage CBAP across APAC, overseeing financial performance, profitability and strategic initiatives. You will translate management direction into actionable plans and coordinate with senior stakeholders to drive cross-functional delivery.

The role requires strong analytical skills, budgeting, forecasting and KPI tracking, with fluency in English and Japanese.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong financial and analytical capabilities with budgeting, forecasting, KPI tracking and financial performance analysis.
• Good understanding of banking businesses and profitability management.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to translate financial and business data into clear insights and actionable recommendations.
• Business fluency in English and Japanese is essential for communication with Tokyo office.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor financial performance and key performance indicators, including budgets, actual results, forecasts and resource allocation.
• Track performance against targets, identify variances and provide insights to support management decision-making.
• Partner with Relationship Managers and business teams to identify opportunities for revenue growth, cost optimization and improved returns.
• Coordinate and negotiate across functions to drive timely execution of key business initiatives.
• Support development and execution of strategic plans and priorities across APAC.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The overall purpose of the role is to contribute to the effective management and strategic planning of CBAP across APAC, covering financial performance, profitability, stakeholder coordination and the execution of key strategic initiatives. The role supports management in translating strategic direction and relevant external perspectives into actionable initiatives within SMBC.

Responsibilities:

1. Financial Performance & KPI Management

• Manage and monitor financial performance and key performance indicators, including budgets, actual results, forecasts and resource allocation.
• Track performance against agreed targets, identify variances and provide insights to support management decision‑making.

2. Profitability & Business Performance

• Support initiatives to enhance profitability and business performance through financial and performance analysis.
• Partner closely with Relationship Managers and relevant business teams to identify opportunities for revenue growth, cost optimisation and improved returns.

3. Stakeholder Management & Coordination

• Work closely with senior management, Planning Departments and other key stakeholders to align business priorities and facilitate effective decision‑making.
• Coordinate and negotiate across functions to drive the timely execution of key business initiatives.

4. Strategic Planning & Execution

• Support the development and execution of strategic plans and business priorities across APAC.
• Translate management direction, business priorities and relevant external perspectives into actionable initiatives.
• Monitor strategic initiatives and work with stakeholders to ensure effective implementation and delivery.

Requirement:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Relevant experience in business management, strategic planning, financial planning and analysis, or a similar function within financial services.
• Strong financial and analytical capabilities, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, KPI tracking and financial performance analysis.
• Good understanding of banking businesses, financial performance drivers and profitability management.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior management, Relationship Managers and cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to translate financial and business data into clear insights and actionable recommendations.
• Business fluency in both English and Japanese is essential, as this role requires the ability to write and communicate effectively with our Tokyo office.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive initiatives to completion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for financial analysis, reporting and management presentations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a regional APAC environment.