AVP/VP, Global Corporate Banking - Strategy

OCBC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Flexibile benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading bank in Singapore is seeking an experienced individual to join their Global Corporate Banking Strategy team. This role involves strategic support, developing impactful communications, and leading staff engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of relevant experience in strategy or corporate banking and a Bachelor's or advanced degree in a related field. Exceptional analytical and communication skills are essential. Offers competitive salary and flexible benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in Strategy, Business Analytics, or Corporate Banking.
• Strong understanding of the Institutional/Wholesale Banking landscape.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights.

Responsibilities

• Define, prioritise, and drive strategic priorities across Global Corporate Banking.
• Develop storyboards and presentation materials for strategy discussions.
• Coordinate collaboration across Group entities and business units.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Business Analytics

Communication Skills

PowerPoint Proficiency

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Banking & Finance, Economics or related discipline

Postgraduate qualification (e.g. MBA)

Job description

Role Overview

As part of the Global Corporate Banking Strategy team, you will gain a deep, end‑to‑end perspective on the growth drivers of the corporate banking business, while working in a fast‑moving environment that values clarity of thought and decisive execution. You will partner closely with the senior leadership team to shape, drive, and track strategic initiatives that directly influence the direction and performance of the franchise.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy Support: Partner with divisional leadership to define, prioritise, and drive strategic priorities and key business initiatives across Global Corporate Banking network, supporting both annual planning and ongoing execution.
• Executive & Strategic Communications: Develop structured storyboards and high‑quality presentation materials to support divisional strategy discussions, internal and external engagements (e.g. regulators and strategic organisations).
• Intra‑Group collaboration: Coordinate and facilitate collaboration across Group entities, product and functional partners and Global Corporate Banking business units.
• Staff Engagement: Lead the planning and execution of divisional staff events, including townhalls and strategy workshops, to reinforce strategic priorities and drive organisation‑wide alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Banking & Finance, Economics, or a related discipline; postgraduate qualification (e.g. MBA) is preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in Strategy, Business Analytics, Finance & Planning, or Corporate / Commercial Banking within the financial services industry.
• Good understanding of the Institutional / Wholesale Banking landscape; prior banking or financial services experience is advantageous.
• Strong proficiency in PowerPoint with demonstrated ability to synthesise complex information into clear insights and structured executive‑level materials.
• Proven ability to partner effectively with product and cross‑functional teams, including Risk, Compliance, and Operations & Technology.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders across seniority levels.
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, evolving environment, with a track record of managing multiple priorities and delivering results under tight timelines.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle.
• Community initiatives.
• Industry‑leading learning and professional development opportunities.
• Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.

Equal Opportunity

Equal opportunity. Fair employment. Selection based on ability and fit with our culture and values.