VP, Digital Strategy Department, Singapore

Key Responsibilities:

Digital Strategy & Corporate Venture Capital Initiatives

• Lead and support global digital strategy initiatives, integrating Corporate Venture Capital activities as a key execution pillar.
• Contribute to the development and advancement of CVC strategies, aligned with SMBC’s medium- to long-term business and digital priorities.
• Support fund operation and management activities, including governance frameworks, KPI management, reporting, and coordination with relevant internal stakeholders.
• Drive strategic collaboration initiatives with portfolio companies, alliance partners, and ecosystem participants to translate innovation into business value.
• Coordinate with Head Office and regional stakeholders to align priorities, themes, and roadmaps across regions.

New Business Development & Customer Value Creation

• Lead and support the exploration of new business opportunities leveraging advanced technologies such as AI, data, and digital financial solutions.
• Promote the creation and expansion of customer-facing solutions derived from CVC activities, partnerships, and strategic collaborations.
• Work with Head Office and regional business units to enhance customer value propositions and organizational capabilities.
• Support early-stage business design, validation, and go-to-market preparation through structured planning and stakeholder coordination.

Program / Project Management (Global & Regional)

• Lead program and project management (PMO) for digital strategy, collaboration, and new business initiatives across APAC and other regions.
• Facilitate horizontal deployment and scaling of successful initiatives, best practices, and capabilities across the group.
• Promote collaboration with multi-franchise strategic partner financial institutions and other key partners.
• Align and manage stakeholders across Head Office, regions, and external partners to ensure effective execution of initiatives.

External Communication & Ecosystem Engagement

• Lead and support external communication and thought leadership related to digital strategy, innovation, and collaboration.
• Plan and execute events, innovation programs, and ecosystem engagements to strengthen SMBC’s digital positioning globally.
• Develop and deliver presentations, narratives, and materials for internal and external audiences.

Job Requirements:

Business & Technical Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; professional qualifications such as CFA or CPA are an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in banking, financial services, consulting, or related fields, with exposure to Japanese corporate clients.
• Strong understanding of banking business practices and experience working with Japanese corporates outside Japan.
• Experience in digital strategy, transformation initiatives, or cross-border programs is preferred.
• Proficiency in Japanese is required to liaise with Head Office and prepare materials for Japanese stakeholders.
• Knowledge of regulatory and governance considerations in cross-border financial services is an advantage.

Added Advantage

• Experience related to Corporate Venture Capital strategy, fund operation, or governance.
• Exposure to corporate strategy, business planning, or new business development.
• Experience in strategic partnerships, alliances, or collaboration management.

Characteristics & Competencies

• Strong systems and process thinking, using data and logic for sound decision-making.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work autonomously and take ownership.
• Ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders across functions and regions.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to frame issues and opportunities from first principles.
• Flexibility and adaptability to adjust priorities according to business needs.
• Ability to align stakeholders across Head Office, regions, and external partners.
• Ability to inspire others and contribute positively to organizational objectives.