VP, Relationship Manager (Japanese Corporate Banking)

Mizuho Bank, Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Mizuho Bank Singapore Branch is seeking a senior corporate banking professional to lead a team handling Japanese multinational clients. You will oversee relationship management, credit analysis, and end-to-end financial solutions across APAC, coordinating with overseas branches and Head Office.

The role requires English and Japanese language fluency, strong leadership, and a track record in corporate banking with cross-border experience. This is a full-time on-site role based in Singapore.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in corporate banking with leadership experience.
• Strong capability in relationship management and credit analysis.
• Business-level English and Japanese; able to communicate with Head Office in Japan.
• Experience with Japanese multinational clients and familiarity with Japanese banking culture is advantageous.

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 across portfolios.
• Oversee credit risk analysis, prepare credit proposals, and ensure compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with product specialists, risk, and operations to deliver end-to-end financial solutions.
• Act as liaison with overseas branches, Head Office, and relevant departments for integrated global banking solutions.
• Lead client acquisition and marketing initiatives leveraging the bank's network.
• Provide portfolio planning, account management, and sector P&L oversight.

Skills

Relationship management

Leadership

Credit risk analysis

Communication

Negotiation

Business writing

Team mentoring

Market awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related

Job description

Overview of Division/Department

Japanese Corporate Banking No.3 primarily serves the Singapore subsidiaries of major Japanese corporations and has an important mission to support the global expansion of their businesses, including in the APAC region, through banking services.

About Us

MIZUHO BANK IS THE BANKING SUBSIDIARY OF MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP, WHICH IS HEADQUARTERED IN TOKYO, JAPAN. MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. IS THE 15TH LARGEST BANK IN THE WORLD, AS MEASURED BY TOTAL ASSETS OF APPROXIMATELY US 2 TRILLION. MIZUHO'S 55,000 EMPLOYEES WORLDWIDE OFFER COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES TO CLIENTS IN OVER 800 OFFICES THROUGHOUT THE AMERICAS, EMEA, AND ASIA.

MIZUHO BANK SINGAPORE BRANCH HAS AN ESTABLISHED LOCAL PRESENCE WITH OVER 50 YEARS OF HISTORY AND SERVES AS THE REGIONAL HUB FOR THE BANK'S APAC OPERATIONS.

OPERATING WITH A FULL BANK LICENSE, MIZUHO BANK SINGAPORE BRANCH PROVIDES BANKING SERVICES TO OVER 2,000 JAPANESE AND NON JAPANESE CORPORATE CLIENTS, WITH A STAFF STRENGTH OF ABOUT 1,000 EMPLOYEES. WE PROVIDE EXPERTISE IN CORPORATE FINANCE, TRADE FINANCE, CASH MANAGEMENT, FUNDS TRANSFERS, PROJECT FINANCE, AND TREASURY SERVICES TO HELP BUSINESSES DEVELOP AND FIND NEW OPPORTUNITIES. WE ALSO COLLABORATE WITH OUR AFFILIATE COMPANY, MIZUHO SECURITIES, TO PROVIDE INVESTMENT BANKING SOLUTIONS TO OUR CLIENTS.

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 interaction with Japanese clients, 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.