Vice President - Planning Group - Corporate Banking

Responsibilities:

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.