Director, PB APAC Financial and Strategic-Planning Team #188763

Your field of responsibility

The role is based in Singapore. He or she will report to the Head of PB Finance APAC. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the Financial & Strategic-Planning team in providing regular forecasting, stress testing, financial and strategic-planning, strategic projects, NBI and other strategic advisory as well as ad hoc analysis for PB APAC business
• Act as trusted finance partner and key contact to the business on all finance matters and represent finance in CFO control meetings, MIS and platform meetings and ad hoc committees as required
• Represent PB Finance in key business initiatives in an advisory or leadership capacity
• Liaise with other CFO functions and other supporting functions to ensure financial reporting, management reporting and AUM reporting are set up accurately
• Partner with business development team in financial modelling and business-case
• Undertake dedicated analysis to understand business drivers, key trends and develop strategies and impactful recommendations to address
• Undertake ad-hoc deal profitability analysis and liaise with PB front office business and key product partners
• Work with the business to define important metric framework and drive the definition, communication and implementation
• Lead regional PB KPI Financial Framework
• Provide inputs on strategies in driving revenue including pricing and margin analysis
• Supervise the financial planning and analysis team, review and ensure compliance of risk and controls including SOX processes and signoff
• Develop team members to realize their respective potentials by promoting career growth and maintain stability with contingency plan

Your future colleagues

The role forms an integral part of APAC PB Finance which comprise of Market controlling, Reporting & Analytics as well as Financial & Strategic-Planning teams. The role has an overall responsibility for financial planning, strategic projects and ad hoc analysis relating to Credit Suisse’s Private Banking businesses in Asia Pacific. The role is key in partnering with senior management and key partners of the business on topics ranging from day to day running of PB APAC Financial & Strategic-Planning team, acting as trusted partner to Head of PB Finance APAC as well as a finance partner to co-heads and COO of PB APAC. The scope will cover financial planning, forecasting and strategic projects in alignment with strategic-initiatives of APAC division, specifically this will include but not limited to the setup of new PB locations and New Business Initiatives of PB APAC. In addition to financial planning and analysis, the role will be handling performance management, planning and budgets, reporting/analysis and controls, key business initiatives and MIS requirements. You will be required to work collaboratively with other members of the APAC PB Finance team on all finance topics.

We are a department which values Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) and is committed to realizing the firm’s D&I ambition which is an integral part of our global cultural values.

This position offers remote working opportunities for an agreed amount of days per week.

Your skills and experience

To excel in this role, you should possess:

• Relevant prior experience (>18 years) in CFO functions at managerial level or similar capacity in a global banking environment with specific experience in Private Banking
• Business modelling and financial analysis for PB business with knowledge and experience
• Outstanding analytics and accounting proficiency to provide financial related support to standalone location and key partners in the location and region
• Experience in supporting a front office business in a finance business partner/controlling capacity or similar capacity
• Outstanding leadership skills and proven ability to partner with the business
• Strong communication skills, able to operate with senior executives
• Outstanding analytical skills and strategic problem solving abilities
• Academic Degree and professional qualifications in a relevant area e.g. CPA, CFA or other Finance functions
• Result oriented, dedicated, hardworking who can work on own initiative and can deliver on time under pressure with a high level of integrity and flexibility, sense of urgency, attention to detail and quality standards
• Dedication to fostering an inclusive culture and value diverse perspectives

Your new employer

Find a new home for your skills, ideas, and ambitions. Credit Suisse offers you the ideal environment to progress your career, attractive benefits and excellent training.

We are a leading wealth manager with strong global investment banking capabilities founded in 1856. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, and with more than 45,000 employees from over 150 nations, we are always looking for motivated individuals to help us shape the future for our clients.

Credit Suisse is an equal opportunity employer. Welcoming diversity gives us a competitive advantage in the global marketplace and drives our success. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion with a deep sense of belonging for all of us. We will consider flexible working opportunities where possible. Our bank provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as well as those with other needs or beliefs as may be protected under applicable local law. If you require assistance during the recruitment process, please let your recruiter know.

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