General Manager

**ABOUT THE COMPANY**

Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (SMFL SG) was established by Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company, Limited (SMFL HQ) as one of the most respected and trusted names in the industry.

Our size, scope of operations, and international reach make SMFL one of the pillars of the

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG), a global financial organization with 87,000

employees in nearly 40 countries, a market capitalization of over $50 billion and more than

$1.5 trillion assets under management.

SMFL SG is able to use our global network and capabilities to offer our clients the optimal

finance solutions for their needs.

SMFL SG provides dependable, reliable and secure leasing and finance services backed by the synergies and extensive network of the Sumitomo and Mitsui groups.

**JOB SUMMARY**

The role of the General Manager will be to oversee the daily operations of the Singapore office and to grow SMFL’s presence within Asia Pacific markets. The General Manager will work with teams in Singapore and the company's headquarters in Japan to make key policy decisions that will drive the growth of SMFL internationally.

**ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Design and implement business development and promote strategies to expand the finance business including in financial and leasing by coordinating with strategic partners and shareholders across Singapore, Japan and other Asian Pacific markets
- Work with the Board of Directors to set the direction and strategy of SMFL SG and work

together with the management teams to achieve targets set.
- Regularly perform contract negotiations with vendors and partners in Singapore and

aboard to secure favorable business terms.
- Appropriately analyze risk and compliance variables when making business decisions to maintain the SMFL brand.
- Foster relationships with internal and external partners and shareholders to identify new

growth and expansion opportunities.
- Maintain and reinforce relationships with SMFL to ensure cross cooperation and win transnational projects.
- Responsible for collaborating with SMFL HQ directors in Japan to define our global corporate strategy, targets and progress trajectory.
- Develop the revenue and staff by finding new profit streams, setting sales targets and managing the team to achieve them.
- Keep up to date with trends and changes in the market and initiate responses with relevant team members, stakeholders and directors.
- Ensure that proposed client solutions meet and exceed client expectations.
- Act as a role model for team members and support the career development and progression of the Singapore management team.

**JOB REQUIREMENTS**
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent at minimum in Finance, Business Administration,

Economics, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of relevant experience in Corporate Finance, Leasing, and Corporate Investment.
- Strong interpersonal and business writing skills are required in order to liaise with key

stakeholders, perform contract negotiations, vendor management and due diligence

reporting.
- Business-level proficiency in English and Japanese is expected in order to work with all company stakeholders in Singapore, Japan and elsewhere on crucial company matters relating to strategy, development and growth.
- High-level capability for problem-solving, negotiation and grit to acquire consensus among stakeholders.
- At least 5 years of experience in team management and the ability to direct team members who work in Singapore and other countries such as Hong Kong, Malaysia and Thailand including in Japan.
- A strong understanding of the Japanese financial industry and familiarity with Japanese Corporate cultures
- Travel Requirements: Around seven to ten times a year for two to three days on each

trips to Japan and other countries in Asia and Pacific.

**SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES**
- A proven track record in managing teams and senior key stakeholders (e.g. board

of directors, etc.).
- Effective communicator in English and Japanese and strong presentation skills for maintaining client relations and board of directors in Japan.
- Excellent leadership and management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Self-starter who can proactively streamline processes and strategies to remain relevant to the market and clients.