Director - Business Management, Structured Debt Products

Job Responsibilities

• Business management and strategic planning for structured debt products in APAC
• Develop and implement strategies reflecting the Bank’s and management’s direction
• Manage budget (financial performance, expenses) and KPIs; Track deal pipeline data; Conduct management & analytics enabling informed strategic planning
• Liaise and co-work with relevant departments and SMBC group members to obtain internal approvals and clearance on deals, new products, etc.
• Develop and maintain relationship with Japanese Companies and Japanese Governmental Agencies (eg. ECAs) in APAC for marketing of structured finance
• Support ad-hoc works for senior management and members at SFDA and ASDV
• Share knowledge to the team members and motivate others to maximize the outcome of the team

Requirements:

• At least 10 years of experience in structured finance transactions
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
• Stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills; Analytical mindset and ability to lead initiatives independently; Collaborative, adaptable, and able to engage across all levels of the organization.
• Driven professional with high level of personal and professional integrity and work ethics
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Fluent in spoken and written Japanese is desirable as this role needs to discuss with Head Office in Japan and also communicate with Japanese clients.
• Knowledge of Japanese Banking Law and banking regulations