Executive Director, Group Head, India Business Management

Key Responsibilities

1. India Business Governance & Control Framework

• Lead the design and enhancement of governance frameworks covering BC India business management, internal controls, and operating discipline.
• Establish standardized management processes, board/committee reporting, and decision-making protocols across India entities.
• Strengthen transparency and consistency in governance practices across banks, NBFCs, joint ventures, and group companies.

2. Japan & Regional Connectivity (HQ–RHQ–India)

• Coordinate governance, reporting, and planning flows between India, Tokyo HQ, and Singapore RHQ.
• Ensure timely and clear communication of business performance, risk topics, and strategic initiatives.
• Build unified cross‑border business management standards aligning India with global SMBC expectations.

3. Strategic Transformation Initiatives (WOS)

• Serve as a core member of India transformation agenda, ensuring readiness for WOS incorporation.
• Support PMI execution ensuring alignment in operating models and risk architecture.

4. India Business Planning, Performance & Portfolio Oversight

• Drive planning cycles, financial oversight, and KPI management for India wholesale.
• Monitor revenue, RWA, efficiency, and risk-adjusted returns.
• Design MIS and reporting architecture for senior management.

5. Internal Partnership Management

• Collaborate with Risk, Finance, HR, Compliance, Legal, Ops, and Strategy across regions.
• Coordinate with SMBC Group companies to align governance and business development.

6. People Leadership & Cross-Border Team Development

• Lead and mentor a cross-border team in SG and India.
• Promote transparency, accountability, and global mindset.
• Develop talent pipeline for future-state India operations.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• 15+ years experience in wholesale banking/business management.
• Knowledge of India regulatory environment and multi-entity governance.
• Experience in cross-border coordination with HQ/RHQ.
• Experience with restructuring, integration, or PMI.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Structured, organized, and strong risk/control awareness.