About this role
<p><strong><u>Job Responsibilities</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead strategic planning initiatives to support both organic growth and broader business development of CM&S, in alignment with global and regional growth strategies as well as asset and portfolio allocation policies.</li> <li>Develop, refine, and implement CM&S business strategies in partnership with the group’s securities arm, ensuring consistent execution and alignment with overarching corporate objectives.</li> <li>Support senior management in evaluating new business opportunities, market entry strategies, and expansion initiatives, including product development and client coverage strategies.</li> <li>Act as a central coordination point to align regional initiatives, share best practices, and improve overall team effectiveness across jurisdictions.</li> <li>Collaborate closely with relevant Head Office functions and global relevant departments to enhance business performance across the APAC and East Asia regions, maximizing cross‑border synergies and overall team effectiveness.</li> <li>Conduct analysis to support strategic decision‑making and identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities within capital markets.</li> <li>Monitor business performance against strategic objectives, providing insights, and management reporting to senior stakeholders.</li> </ul> <p><strong><u>Job Requirements</u></strong></p> <ul> <li><strong><u> </u></strong>Minimum 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, with substantial exposure to capital markets and front‑office or business management functions.</li> <li>Broad international experience across financial markets, with solid knowledge of Debt Capital Markets and related products.</li> <li>Strong understanding of capital markets, market structures, and regional dynamics within APAC and East Asia.</li> <li>Proven ability to analyse market data, financial information, and business performance to support strategic decision‑making.</li> <li>Proficiency in Japanese is preferred as this role needs to liaise with group companies and Head Office and communication is in Japanese language</li> <li>Knowledge of Japanese Banking Law is an advantage</li> <li>Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders across cultures and geographies.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to inspire and align diverse teams around common strategic objectives.</li> <li>Strategic mindset combined with strong execution capability and attention to detail.</li> </ul> <p> </p>