Vice President, Regional Product Manager for APAC

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Purpose of role: Responsible for setting the strategic direction of Transaction Banking products and leading the development, management and delivery of market competitive Transaction Banking products in Asia Pacific region in collaboration with various stakeholders as well as providing a robust and extensive advisory service to branches in the region and globally to Head Office. The role also includes managing product risks, governance and financials such as profitability and investment budgets. Responsible for understanding customer requirements, contributing to global and regional products development and delivering products on time and within budget to meet customer requirements and the Bank strategic objectives.

• Strategic
• Define the product strategy for growth, risk management, and profitability of assigned cash management products, with a focus on Payments, Collections, and Channel/Digital products for the APAC region.
• Lead and manage cash management product development projects, including system development or enhancement projects, on a regional basis. Advise branches on creating their own product strategies and executing these strategies through product development projects and managing their projects.
• Ensure project delivery meets defined timelines and stays within secured budgets.
• Conduct market research to understand customer needs, the competitive landscape, and regulatory requirements. Use this information to formulate strategies that enhance product offerings and market presence.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, operations, systems, and compliance, to ensure cohesive strategy execution. Partner with the Transaction Banking Division in Japan and other regional units to develop and deliver cross-border and cross-regional products.
• Drive innovation by integrating digital solutions into transaction banking products, including developing digital channels and enhancing product features to meet evolving customer expectations.
• Ensure all products comply with regulatory standards and internal risk management policies. Work with Risk Management & Compliance to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Regularly monitor product performance and report key metrics to stakeholders; use insights to refine strategies and improve offerings.
• Provide regular updates to leadership on project statuses and outcomes.
• Continuously assess and improve the project governance model and align with project life cycle guidelines; explore opportunities to enhance APAC governance.
• Manage the system investment budget process for the region with Head Office and regional systems office; secure funding and negotiate with stakeholders to justify projects and achieve cost reductions. Monitor expenses to ensure budgets are utilized.
• Continuously monitor product performance using reports to ensure profitability and drive regional rollout of successful products.
• Execute data-driven initiatives focusing on opportunity identification, revenue leakage and cost management.
• Drive behavioural change, data governance disciplines, and business outcomes by influencing stakeholders through insights and capability enhancements.

• People
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Provide training and development opportunities for staff on assigned product topics.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders; engage with senior stakeholders to communicate project status and outcomes.

• Others/Control
• Conduct complex multi-market analysis and build financial models to assess country profiles and risks related to new product launches.
• Assess and update department product processes and workflows to maintain a strong framework, deliver continuous improvement, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support departmental initiatives to increase revenue opportunities and deliver high-quality service to customers.
• Manage the department’s risk profile by ensuring all new Transaction Banking products comply with local regulatory requirements and guidelines before launch.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends, products, laws, and regulations, and share insights.
• Act as a subject matter expert to management on Transaction Banking product development topics.
• Establish disciplines to ensure effective product management; develop and maintain product manuals for risk framework.
• Provide support to the team with technical issues in development or enhancement of Transaction Banking products and source solutions.
• Investigate product incidents and support solutions to ensure seamless service to customers.
• Oversee customer requirements, ensuring products are implemented on time, within budget, and meet customer expectations.

• Degree holder
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in financial services or banking
• Minimum 8 years’ product management experience within Transaction Banking Services in cash management
• Experience in leading and overseeing a wide variety of product development projects.
• Strategic mindset with experience interacting with multiple stakeholders including Sales, Systems, Operations, Compliance, Legal, Risk Management, Product, Treasury, senior stakeholders, and business users.
• Highly responsible, self-managing with the ability to address issues with support as needed.
• Proven track record delivering positive outcomes in ambiguous environments; experienced in establishing frameworks, processes, and procedures for large organizations.
• Collaborative with a growth mindset; analytical and critical thinking skills; open-minded and innovative in exploring new solutions.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; able to engage with team members and stakeholders; experience in multinational environments.
• Excellent presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences; proficient in data analysis and business process mapping.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance for sustainable business growth and proactive in ensuring adherence to guidelines.
• Team player with ability to work in a multicultural environment.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Product Management
• Industries: Banking and Investment Banking

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