Vice President, Planning

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Purpose of the role

Enhance Regional Governance and Asia strategy through; 1) ensuring HO functions to be mindful and aware of actualities of branches, 2) planning new initiatives for executing Asia strategy and enhancing governance framework in APAC, 3) navigating various parties to give shape to their initiatives and promote/implement their functions and goals, 4) monitoring functionalities of existing frameworks and improving them as necessary.

Job Responsibilities:

• To ensure/support implementation of the Bank’s global/regional initiatives/projects associated with each BU/CC, Tokyo HQ and MUFG group entities, and/or facilities in APAC branches.
• Monitor Branch/functions financials and support improvement.
• Closely monitor COOI expenses of Branches in charge and proactively support them to achieve the expense target. Ensure they’re profitable and establish a robust platform that can be profitable in any stressed situation.
• As BU/CC/Branch liaison: Understand and support Branches to solve their management issues in terms of responding to/enhancing Regulatory affairs, Internal Audit, Governance, Human Capital, IT/Ops, and BS management.
• Co-work with Branch members and Regional HQ to train them and lift the standards.
• Contribute to further improvement of engagement and talent development for entire POA.
• Ensure the Bank’s operation/activities in the face/midst of BCP.
• Adherence to compliance.

Job Requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience in Corporate Banking and Strategic Planning within the banking industry.
• Minimum JLPT N1 Certification, a degree from a Japanese university or equivalent required to effectively communicate with Japanese stakeholders and senior management in Tokyo Head Office and across APAC on strategic planning activities.
• Experience in leading projects.
• Good communication skills, analytical ability, and logical thinking.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is an equal opportunity employer. We view our employees as our key assets as they are fundamental to our long-term growth and success. MUFG is committed to hiring based on merit and organizational fit, regardless of race, religion, or gender.