WHO WE ARE:

As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.

 Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.

 We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career.

Your Opportunity Starts Here.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to Head of Business Compliance & Strategic Management, the job holder is expected to spearhead the development and execution of strategic initiatives aimed at driving growth, profitability, and competitive advantage within the Wholesale Banking division. This role is responsible for driving business initiatives, conducting market analysis and strategic project management to support senior leadership in decision-making and long-term planning.

What you will be doing:

Business Planning and Strategies Implementation

• Prepare clear, compelling, and data-driven presentation materials for senior management, internal teams, and external stakeholders to communicate strategic plans, business performance, and market insights.

• Analyze business metric, pipeline data and market trend to provide actionable insights to optimize business performance for Wholesale Banking division 

• Develop, implement, and monitor business strategies and plans to achieve growth targets, optimize resource allocation, and enhance operational efficiency

• Analyze key changes in market trends, competitor activities, and benchmarks to inform Wholesale Banking decisions and enhance the implementation of strategic initiatives

• Drive cross-functional projects and initiatives that align with the bank’s wholesale banking strategy

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide regular updates and insights to senior leadership

• Develop a strategic point of view and formalize business strategies for Head of Wholesale Banking

• Manage and monitor Wholesale Banking’s loan and deposit portfolio as a whole to ensure alignment with business objectives, optimize asset-liability management, and support risk mitigation strategies

• Utilize advanced data analytics to generate actionable insights, track operating targets, and measure business performance against strategic objectives

• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements impacting Wholesale Banking.

• Take the lead to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business / finance / data science related discipline

• 10+ years of relevant banking experience or consulting for financial services

• Proficient in MS Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Access

• Good understanding of Wholesale Banking business and products

• Stakeholder management and be able to manage multiple senior stakeholders

• Project management experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• In-depth understanding and experience in the financial or banking sector

• Proven leadership experience managing high-performing teams

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with capability to connect market trends, business performance drivers and internal data with strategic implications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau)

• Presentable and analytical with excellent problem-solving skills and a strategic mindset

• Detail-oriented with a "can-do" attitude, well-organized and able to multi-task

• Ability to manage ambiguity and devise next step actions towards end outcome

• Passionate about driving transformation and change, and have a curious mind to challenge status quo and provide innovative solutions

• Highly organised, and able to multi-task

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams

• Proficiency in written and spoken English, Cantonese and Mandarin

What we offer:

Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.