Executive Director of Strategy

3 days ago


Singapore Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Full time

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

  • Support the development of APAC Division-wide business strategy and lead alignment and planning process across business units in the organization
  • Analyze financial and operational data to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of current strategies and recommend improvements or corrective actions
  • Translate and align the bank's strategy into transformation activities & initiatives, and develop a clear roadmap in order to achieve the bank's strategic and financial objective
  • Play a key role in the company's executive governance, including setting meeting agendas, and driving follow up actions.
  • Lead execution and project management, holding the team accountable and ensuring that deadlines are met across high-priority, cross-functional projects
  • Conduct periodic strategic environmental scanning and validate their impact on the organization's strategy roadmap
  • Tracking of strategic initiatives, implementing KPIs, and generating insights and reports to assess business performance.
  • Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by encouraging new ideas and approaches.
  • Ensure effective communication and alignment of strategic initiatives throughout the organization by creating and implementing communication plans
  • Provide support to the CEO's Office on various tasks and activities from time to time, as required.
Job Skills
  • Proven experience in strategic planning, preferably in a managerial role.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions
  • Excellent leadership and collaboration abilities to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Exceptional strategic thinking and business acumen to understand complex market dynamics and identify growth opportunities
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts to stakeholders at all levels.
  • Advanced proficiency in market research and competitive analysis techniques
  • Proficiency in using strategic planning software and tools.
  • Strong project management skills to drive the implementation of strategic initiatives.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • High level of self-motivation, initiative, and ability to work autonomously.


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