Vice President - Planning Group - Corporate Banking

Responsibilities: 
1. Financial Performance & KPI Management

• Manage and monitor financial performance and key performance indicators, including budgets, actual results, forecasts and resource allocation.
• Track performance against agreed targets, identify variances and provide insights to support management decision-making.

2. Profitability & Business Performance

• Support initiatives to enhance profitability and business performance through financial and performance analysis.
• Partner closely with Relationship Managers and relevant business teams to identify opportunities for revenue growth, cost optimisation and improved returns.

3. Stakeholder Management & Coordination

• Work closely with senior management, Planning Departments and other key stakeholders to align business priorities and facilitate effective decision-making.
• Coordinate and negotiate across functions to drive the timely execution of key business initiatives.

4. Strategic Planning & Execution

• Support the development and execution of strategic plans and business priorities across APAC.
• Translate management direction, business priorities and relevant external perspectives into actionable initiatives.
• Monitor strategic initiatives and work with stakeholders to ensure effective implementation and delivery.

Requirment:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Relevant experience in business management, strategic planning, financial planning and analysis, or a similar function within financial services.
• Strong financial and analytical capabilities, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, KPI tracking and financial performance analysis.
• Good understanding of banking businesses, financial performance drivers and profitability management.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior management, Relationship Managers and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to translate financial and business data into clear insights and actionable recommendations.
• Business fluency in both English and Japanese is essential, as this role requires the ability to write and communicate effectively with our Tokyo office.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive initiatives to completion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for financial analysis, reporting and management presentations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a regional APAC environment.