Managing Director, Governance Planning Department, Asia Pacific Division

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.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Supervise various groups which are responsible for regulatory change management, enhancements of the 1st line risk control, improve business foundation and governance structure through re-organization, business continuity management, executive management committee, regulatory communication in APAC region.
• Lead enhancements for governance framework in the APAC region in line with global/local regulations as well as Head Office/Regional Senior management's expectation.
• Provide leadership and guidance to each branch and subsidiaries in APAC region on various know-how and working with respective regulators
• Enhance the level of regional/local regulatory adherence and corporate governance
• Strengthen the business foundation and governance structure in APAC region including Singapore with impactful insights particularly regarding wholesale banking business
• Enhance crisis management and response in APAC region including Singapore
• Enhance 1st line risk controls in APAC region including Singapore

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Banking & Finance or related field, Master of Business Administration is an advantage
• 15+ years of experience working within financial institutions, ideally in Wholesale Banking and Corporate Banking
• Proven experience operating at a strategic level within the Head Office or central function of a global financial institution, with a focus on high-impact decision-making
• Experience in a strategic planning role, implementing, advising, and executing regulatory frameworks and policies is highly desirable
• Proven track record in Project Management, People and Team management skills, and demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively across internal departments and stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills, including Data Analysis and Interpretation
• Strong presentation and communication skills (written and verbal), ability to work with stakeholders across all levels of the organization, as well as liaising with external vendors
• Proficiency in Japanese language is required due to frequent liaison and communication with Tokyo Head office