VP/Director, Relationship Manager ( Japanese Corporate Banking)

mizuho bank, ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Mizuho Bank, Ltd. in Singapore seeks a senior corporate banking leader to manage relationships with Japanese multinational clients, drive profitability, and oversee credit risk and end-to-end deal execution.

You will coordinate with product, risk, and operations teams to deliver integrated financial solutions. The role requires 7+ years in corporate banking, strong leadership, and fluency in English and Japanese to liaise with overseas branches and Head Office in Japan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of corporate banking experience with leadership and relationship management.
• Deep knowledge of capital markets, corporate banking products, and credit analysis.
• Experience managing Japanese multinational clients and strong network in Japanese corporate/financial community.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and business writing skills across stakeholders.
• Business-level English and Japanese required due to regular interaction with Japanese clients and Head Office in Japan.
• Experience in Japanese banking environment and understanding of Japanese business culture is advantageous.
• Strong leadership, team management, and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team responsible for relationship management of Japanese multinational corporate clients, ensuring high service standards and sustainable growth.
• Develop and execute strategies to deepen relationships and acquire new business opportunities to maximize profitability.
• Oversee analysis of credit risk, preparation of credit proposals, documentation, and setup of credit facilities.
• Drive execution of complex transactions with product specialists, risk, and operations teams.
• Act as primary liaison with overseas branches, Head Office, and relevant departments to deliver integrated global solutions.
• Lead client acquisition and marketing initiatives using a consultative approach.
• Provide strategic oversight of portfolio planning, account management, and sector P&L.
• Check and approve supplementary information sheets attached to credit applications.
• Supervise completion of operational and compliance tasks including KYC/CDD screening and waivers.
• Mentor and develop junior team members in a collaborative environment.
• Stay updated on market trends, regulatory developments, and opportunities in the Japanese corporate sector.

Skills

Relationship management

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Business writing

English & Japanese fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Economics

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team responsible for the relationship management of Japanese multinational corporate clients, ensuring high service standards and sustainable business growth.
• Develop and execute strategies to deepen relationships with existing clients and acquire new business opportunities, maximizing profitability across assigned portfolios.
• Oversee the analysis of credit risk, preparation of credit proposals, documentation, and the setup of credit facilities, ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.
• Drive the execution of complex transactions, coordinating closely with product specialists, risk, and operations teams to deliver seamless end-to-end solutions.
• Act as a primary liaison with key stakeholders, including overseas branches (especially Japan), Head Office, and relevant departments, to facilitate the delivery of integrated global financial solutions.
• Lead client acquisition and marketing initiatives, employing a consultative and proposal-based approach to leverage the bank’s network and product offerings.
• Provide strategic oversight of portfolio planning, account management, and sector P&L, ensuring alignment with the bank’s business objectives.
• Check and approve various kinds of supplementary information sheets attached with credit application. (ex facility rating statement, credit supervision notification memo etc)
• Supervise and support the completion of operational and compliance-related tasks, including KYC/CDD screening, processing of AFA and Mobius waivers, and timely response to client inquiries (e.g., remittance, FX, time deposits).
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Stay abreast of market trends, regulatory developments, and emerging opportunities within the Japanese corporate sector.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in corporate banking, with a strong track record in relationship management and leadership roles.
• In-depth understanding of capital markets, corporate banking products, and credit analysis, including the ability to assess financial statements and customer creditworthiness.
• Demonstrated experience in managing Japanese multinational clients and a solid network within the Japanese corporate and financial community.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and business writing skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across internal and external stakeholders.
• Business-level proficiency in both English and Japanese is required as the role requires regular interactionwith Japaneseclients,and Head Office in Japan.
• Prior experience in a Japanese banking environment and familiarity with Japanese business culture will be advantageous.
• Strong leadership, team management, and mentoring abilities.