Business Manager (COO Office) - Global Corporate Banking

A top-tier global bank is hiring a Mid-Senior Business Manager to join its Global Corporate Banking platform in Tokyo. This is a high-impact leadership role within the COO / Business Management function, working directly with senior management to shape strategy, drive execution, and strengthen platform-wide performance.

You will act as a central coordinator across business, product, risk, and control teams, ensuring key initiatives are delivered efficiently across a global network. This is an ideal opportunity for candidates with strong stakeholder management skills and experience in business management, strategy, or COO functions within global financial institutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Global Corporate Banking senior leadership in Tokyo to drive strategic priorities and execution
• Coordinate across business, product, risk, and control functions to ensure alignment and timely delivery of key initiatives
• Lead cross-functional projects from concept through execution, managing stakeholders, timelines, and outcomes
• Prepare senior-level executive materials by translating complex business, financial, and regulatory information into clear recommendations
• Identify platform-level risks and operational inefficiencies, improving governance and control frameworks
• Support leadership forums, strategy sessions, and internal communications with high-quality documentation and presentations
• Continuously improve business management processes to enhance transparency, efficiency, and overall franchise performance

Required Skills and Qualifications

Experience:

• Proven experience in business management, COO office, strategy, or similar roles within global banking or financial services
• Strong understanding of Global Corporate Banking or related platforms, including governance and cross-functional operations
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders in fast-paced environments
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills with strong attention to detail and presentation quality
• Ability to produce structured, senior-level recommendations and executive materials

Soft Skills:

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• High adaptability and ability to prioritize under pressure
• Proactive, self-driven, and solutions-oriented mindset
• High integrity, professionalism, and maturity when engaging with senior leadership

Language Requirements:

• Japanese: Native-level fluency required
• English: Fluent-level proficiency required

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as a Managing Consultant, Business Manager, or Global Planning professional in a major Japanese bank (Megabank)
• Experience supporting executive leadership and regional/global strategy initiatives

About the Company

Our client is a market-leading global financial institution with a strong Global Corporate Banking franchise. Known for its international reach and governance-driven culture, the bank maintains a long-term commitment to the Japan market and offers stable, high-performing career opportunities in Tokyo.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Join a top-tier global bank with strong long-term stability in Japan
• High-visibility role working directly with senior management
• Broad exposure across corporate banking strategy, governance, and execution
• Competitive compensation and strong benefits package
• Opportunity to shape the platform's performance across a global network

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