AVP, Planning Officer

Headquartered in Tokyo, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is a leading global financial institution and a core member of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC Group). Built upon our rich Japanese heritage since 1876, we put our customers first and provide seamless access to, from and within the Asia Pacific region.   SMBC is one of the largest Japanese banks by assets and maintain strong credit ratings across our global integrated network.  We work closely as one SMBC Group to offer personal, corporate and investment banking services to meet the needs of our customers.

With sustainability embedded within our strategy and operations, we are committed to creating a society in which today’s generation can enjoy economic prosperity and well-being, and pass it on to future generations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and recommends actions and initiatives to align each Department's respective goals with the overall strategies of the Bank
• Provide necessary support to front office to set align KPIs with branch and achieve them, including but not limited to providing data, and advising the possible method to control the KPIs
• Assist in planning, developing, and implementing business strategies aligned with the medium and long-term goals and objectives of the Bank, including but not limited to special projects, sales strategies, ICAAP, relationship management with external organization, etc.
• Arrange senior management meeting, economic events and handle issue related to visitors to the Philippines and also branch management's visit to other countries
• Contribute and provide effective support to the Head of Planning in achieving common organizational goals and performs other related duties that may be assigned by Management and the Department
• Ensures that various reports required by Head Office/Management are prepared accurately and submitted on time to intended recipients
• To monitor comprehensively the actual performance and  achievement of the Bank as compared with the short and long-term financial plans, budget, and targets for stakeholders' sound decision making. Evaluate the achievements of the front office and the branch and provides analytical support for decision making by analysing the financial impact of various strategic options of the Bank.

Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree holder in Statistics, Accounting, Business Economics, Business Administration or equivalent
• Has at least 3 years experience in a similar role in Planning or Budget Management
• Versed in Managerial accounting and budgeting
• Proficient in MIS data manipulation in MS Excel
• Versed in local regulatory policies and guidelines related to strategic planning and budgeting
• Promotes strong commitment to fair-dealing, reliability, and consistency in dealing with others
• Supports sustainable growth strategy of the business
• Effectivey contributes to competitive strategies for both the customers and the Bank