Responsibilities:
Strategy Development & Execution
- Lead the development of medium-to-long-term strategic business growth plans, identifying market opportunities and business risks.
- Partner with product, distribution, digital, and risk teams to translate strategy into clear, actionable initiatives.
- Monitor competitive landscape and consumer trends to keep business strategy relevant.
Business Planning & Performance Management
- Design target operating model for alternate distribution channels to scale up B2B2C customer acquisition
- Drive annual budgeting, target setting, and rolling forecasts for the Consumer Banking segment.
- Develop and maintain performance dashboards, scorecards, and management reports for local and regional leadership.
- Analyze portfolio performance, customer profitability, and channel effectiveness to inform decision-making.
Project Management
- Lead key strategic business growth projects, ensuring effective project governance and risk management.
- Manage cross-functional project teams, monitor milestones, and ensure timely delivery within budget and scope.
- Champion best practices in project management, documentation, and change management.
Cross-Border Business Development
- Identify and pursue opportunities to grow cross-border business flows within the ASEAN region, leveraging CIMB’s strong regional presence.
- Work with regional counterparts to develop value propositions for ASEAN customers with cross-border needs (e.g., wealth management, property financing, remittance).
- Build strategic partnerships and networks to drive acquisition of new cross-border customer segments.
- Support the implementation of regional marketing campaigns and customer engagement activities.
Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior management and influence business decisions through clear, data-driven insights.
- Develop strong working relationships across business units, operations, finance, compliance, and regional teams.
- Help build a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Requirements:
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field
Relevant Work Experience
- 8 – 12 years of relevant experience in strategy, business planning, project management, or business development in consumer banking; offshore banking and ASEAN exposure is highly valued
Competencies/Skills
- Solid understanding of Singapore’s consumer banking landscape and cross-border opportunities within ASEAN and Greater China
- Proven ability to lead multi-functional projects and deliver results in a matrix environment
- Strong commercial acumen, analytical thinking, and financial modelling skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage in senior leadership
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment