Role and Responsibilities:
- Supervise various groups which are responsible for regulatory change management, enhancements of the 1st line risk control, improve business foundation and governance structure through re-organization, business continuity management, executive management committee, regulatory communication in APAC region.
- Lead enhancements for governance framework in the APAC region in line with global/local regulations as well as Head Office/Regional Senior management's expectation.
- Provide leadership and guidance to each branch and subsidiaries in APAC region on various know-how and working with respective regulators
- Enhance the level of regional/local regulatory adherence and corporate governance
- Strengthen the business foundation and governance structure in APAC region including Singapore with impactful insights particularly regarding wholesale banking business
- Enhance crisis management and response in APAC region including Singapore
- Enhance 1st line risk controls in APAC region including Singapore
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Banking & Finance or related field, Master of Business Administration is an advantage
- 15+ years of experience working within financial institutions, ideally in Wholesale Banking and Corporate Banking
- Proven experience operating at a strategic level within the Head Office or central function of a global financial institution, with a focus on high-impact decision-making
- Experience in a strategic planning role, implementing, advising, and executing regulatory frameworks and policies is highly desirable
- Proven track record in Project Management, People and Team management skills, and demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively across internal departments and stakeholders
- Strong analytical skills, including Data Analysis and Interpretation
- Strong presentation and communication skills (written and verbal), ability to work with stakeholders across all levels of the organization, as well as liaising with external vendors
- Proficiency in Japanese language is required due to frequent liaison and communication with Tokyo Head office
