Associate, JCIB EMEA Business Management

Posted:
11/6/2024, 4:00:00 PM

Location(s):
England, United Kingdom ⋅ London, England, United Kingdom

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

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Overview of the Department/Section

Japanese Corporate Banking Division for EMEA manages business strategy planning for JCIB franchise in EMEA region.

Business management group in JCBD EMEA covers the following tasks.

  • Planning and Management of Japanese corporate banking business in EMEA
    • Strategy Planning for business development
    • Expense/Investment management and HR planning
    • Interest rate/Commission pricing strategy planning
    • BSC Management
  • Business Promotion of Japanese corporate banking business in EMEA
  • Strategy Planning, promotion, management, guidance, support for Branches/Representative Offices/Subsidiaries that are in charge of JCIB business
    • Profit and BSC target setting/management
    • Advice/support on business development plans for each EMEA Office
    • New business strategies
  • Research and analysis of EMEA business environment and business development planning

Number of Direct Reports

None

Main Purpose of the Role 

Provide overall support to management including Head of Business Management to run the division effectively

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop initiatives along with EMEA/global JCBD business strategies.
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships across JCBD EMEA network and the other divisions in Head Office and EMEA, to enable greater co-ordination of activities and aid collaborative working.
  • Engage in planning and management of JCBD EMEA business, strategy planning for business development, expense/investment management, interest rate/commission pricing strategy planning, BSC management, etc.
  • Research and analysis of EMEA business environment and business development planning
  • Develop strategy planning, promotion, management, guidance, support for EMEA offices on profit and target setting/management, advice/support on business development plans for each office, new business strategies, etc.

Work Experience

Essential:

  • Business Japanese language skills

Preferred:

  • Work experience in a financial institution with understanding and experience in Japanese corporate banking business is advantageous.
  • Basic knowledge in wide range of banking products is preferred.
  • Previous experience in business management, project management and/or administration is advantageous.

Skills and Experience

Functional / Technical Competencies:

  • Demonstrable foundational knowledge of general banking
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and Power Point
  • Strong numerical, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
  • Strong accuracy and attention to details
  • Strong analytical skills and demonstrable accuracy when creating reports
  • Effective team player with well-developed interpersonal skills
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Fluency in Japanese both written and verbal

Education / Qualifications:

  • Degree Level education and/or relevant industry expertise

Personal Requirements

  • Excellent communication / interpersonal skills
  • Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability
  • A proactive, motivated approach.
  • The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly
  • A structured and logical approach to work
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • A creative and innovative approach to work
  • The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • A calm and strategic approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment
  • Balance risk with opportunity, customer focus orientated
  • Demonstrate global perspective

We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.

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