Vice President, Corporate Service & Governance, Governance Planning Dept

Job Responsibilities

Internal Governance Framework & Enhancement

• Plan, design, and oversee internal governance initiatives across Singapore and the APAC region in line with global/local regulations and Head Office expectations.
• Establish, review, and continuously improve regional and local governance frameworks and governance documentation, working with relevant stakeholders across APAC countries.
• Act as a central coordination point for internal governance matters among Head Office, regional headquarters, and local stakeholders.

Executive Governance Forums (EMC / GSGM)

• Maintain, operate, and continuously enhance key governance forums, including the Executive Management Committee (EMC) and Global Steering Group Meetings (GSGM).
• Ensure effective governance processes and decision-making discipline, including agenda planning, materials coordination, decision tracking, and follow-up actions.

Department Planning & Cross-cutting Initiatives

• Oversee department-level planning and operational coordination matters within Governance Planning Department APAC (GPDAP), including budget planning and monitoring, prioritization, and cross-functional alignment.
• Lead cross-cutting governance initiatives and ad-hoc priorities, including the establishment and continuous enhancement of Operational Resilience frameworks, to strengthen governance discipline, transparency, and accountability across Singapore and the APAC region.
• Drive initiatives in emerging areas (e.g., AI) to ensure appropriate governance principles, controls, and sustainable implementation.
• Serve as the central planning, coordination, and escalation point for cross-cutting governance themes and department-wide initiatives (e.g., incident response and issue escalation), in close collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

Policy Implementation

• Support and coordinate, in partnership with relevant control functions, the implementation and embedding of global/local regulatory requirements, including applicable Head Office policies, standards, and internal rules.
• Support governance aspects of inspections and audits as required, ensuring appropriate coordination and timely follow-ups.

Corporate Governance Infrastructure

• Consolidate and manage internal and Head Office–related reporting and submissions, working closely with relevant stakeholders.
• Manage internal rules, policies, and governance documentation from an internal governance perspective (maintenance, updates, communication, and document control).

Job Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's degree or higher.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in Compliance, Risk Management, and/or Risk & Control functions in a bank is essential; broader exposure to internal governance is an added advantage.
• Experience in implementing, advising on, and executing regulatory frameworks, internal policies, and governance standards is highly desirable.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively in a matrix and cross-border environment, including engagement with senior management. 
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently.
• Ability to communicate and influence effectively with senior management and diverse stakeholders.  Experience presenting to senior management in a Japanese organization is highly advantageous.   
• High level of judgment and discretion in handling confidential or sensitive governance matters.
• Business-level English required; fluent Japanese language skill is highly preferred, as the role requires regular communication with Head Office in Japan and some key stakeholders whose main language is Japanese.  
• Experience working in a multicultural, regional organization. Collaborative mindset with good interpersonal skills.