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Job Responsibilities

Business Planning Manager (BPM) to APAC Regional Chief Information Officer (CIO) is responsible for supporting APAC Regional CIO, managing 15 countries in Asia Pacific, to maintain the Bank\'s Technology & Innovation (T&I) capability and to promote Asia T&I agenda and initiatives in the Bank

Business Planning Management
Provide support to Asia pacific in the provisioning of technology capabilities on the ground and set up a governance and structure for Asia Pacific CIO to effectively lead and manage the team
Monitor financials, budget, and headcount for Asia T&I to align with Group and country agenda
Monitor and track the scorecard performance
Govern the deliverable, submission, follow up actions of different Management committees e.g., Asia Pacific Regional IT Committee, APCF Management Meeting etc.
Manage T&I event and facility, with aim at driving innovation and culture/mindset change. This includes working with branch CIOs in Asia Pacific, Business (e.g., Transaction Banking), functions (e.g., HR, Finance) and T&I stakeholders

Strategy
Provide support for Asia Pacific Regional CIO to develop, implement and track the strategy of technology, including prepare annual strategy paper
Keep abreast with the latest trend of financial industry and MIZUHO initiatives on digitalization and innovation to support the development of strategy on digitalization and innovation
Plan strategically and implement the financial and efficiency deliverable including cost monitoring, budget, and business efficiency
Develop communication strategy to promote Asia Pacific T&I to senior stakeholders includes HO

CIO Office Management
Build and maintain efficient and lean CIO Office to effectively support Asia Pacific CIO
Lead through example and build the appropriate culture and values. Set appropriate tone and expectations from their team and work in collaboration with risk and control partners
Ensure the provision of ongoing training and development, ensure that direct reports are suitably skilled and qualified for their roles ensuring that they have effective supervision in place to mitigate any risks
Employ, engage and retain high quality people
Set and monitor job descriptions and objectives for direct reports and provide feedback and rewards in line with their performance against those responsibilities and objectives

Governance
Responsible for assessing the effectiveness of the Group\'s arrangements to deliver effective governance, oversight, and controls in the business and, if necessary, oversee changes in these areas
Awareness and understanding of the regulatory framework in which the Group operates, and the regulatory requirements and expectations relevant to the role.
Responsible for delivering \'effective governance\'; capability to challenge fellow executives effectively; and willingness to work with any local regulators in an open and cooperative manner.

Job Requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor\'s degree in Finance or Technology. Business Administration or related disciplines.
A minimum of 10 years\' experience in accounting / banking / consultancy industry, with in-depth knowledge of banking operations, technology, services and products
Self-motivated, quick starter with high standard of work quality
Being energetic, passionate, creative, and flexile to lead and motivate to achieve collective goals
Strong change management, analytical and problem-solving skills with hands-on attitude, not shy away from deep dive if needed
Strong business sense to understand impact and risks in the Banking environment
Proficiency in verbal and written English is a must

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