Strategic Planning & Execution Lead

Job Description

Vice President, Strategic Planning & Execution Lead | Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group

The Tone:
This is a role at Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, located in Singapore. MUFG is one of the world’s leading financial groups, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community. This position is crucial for translating management priorities into actionable plans, ensuring successful execution of strategic initiatives, and driving organizational alignment, accountability, and continuous improvement across the Asia & Oceania region.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Singapore – Singapore, Singapore

• Team: Key execution partner to ASO Management, bridging between ASO Management, Heads of Departments, and frontline teams.
• Mission: Translate management priorities and strategic initiatives into actionable plans and ensure successful execution across ASO.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Strategic Planning: Support ASO Management in developing and executing strategic priorities, translating them into clear action plans with defined ownership and timelines.
• Executive Coordination: Participate in key management meetings, capturing decisions, actions, and risks to facilitate effective communication and alignment across departments.
• Initiative Execution: Drive the implementation of strategic initiatives across ASO, establishing roadmaps, monitoring progress, and proactively resolving issues or bottlenecks.
• Performance Governance: Support governance processes, monitor key performance indicators and organizational commitments, and recommend improvements to execution and performance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships, foster collaboration across ASO functions, and act as a trusted advisor for enterprise-wide initiatives.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Career level: Vice President. Education: Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, or Engineering. Core domain knowledge: Banking, financial services, business management, executive office, or COO office functions.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years in banking, financial services, business management, executive office, strategic execution, or transformation management. Proven experience supporting senior executives and driving cross-functional strategic programs. Demonstrated experience in portfolio management, organizational planning, or a large financial institution is an advantage.
• Skills: Strong strategic planning, organizational, and execution management skills. Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Strong understanding of governance, risk management, reporting, and organizational effectiveness. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bonus: Professional certifications in Project Management, Strategic Planning, Business Analysis, Governance, Agile, or Change Management. Japanese language skills are an advantage.