Director, Governance & Business Management, India Division

Key Responsibilities India-Wide Business Management & Governance Architecture Design and implement an integrated onshore–offshore management model aligned with regulatory expectations across Japan (FSA), Singapore (MAS), and India (RBI/SEBI). Define the target‑state business‑control architecture and a phased transition roadmap across banks, NBFCs, joint ventures, and affiliates. Advise senior management on shareholder governance models, decision rights, and KPI‑based performance oversight. Subsidiaries & Affiliates Governance Establish formal shareholder‑expectation frameworks and secure alignment with local management teams. Redesign board‑governance mechanisms, including committee structures, director mandates, and information flows. Define cross‑entity talent pipelines and secondment strategies to strengthen leadership depth. Operational & Financial Management Framework Build standards for management accounting, unit economics, and performance dashboards across entities. Support capital‑management and funding discussions, ensuring alignment with regulatory capital requirements. Strengthen financial‑control processes, forecasting accuracy, and enterprise‑level transparency. Strategic Programs & India Portfolio Synergies Identify and activate cross‑entity synergies and future acquisitions. Support inorganic growth and integration of new platforms through structured frameworks and execution governance. Regulatory Engagement Preparation Develop materials and negotiation strategies for engagements with RBI, SEBI, MAS, and JFSA. Ensure governance mechanisms meet multi‑jurisdictional regulatory standards. Stakeholder Alignment & Communication Serve as an integrator for Tokyo headquarters, Singapore hub functions, and India operations. Prepare board‑level and executive‑committee materials that clearly articulate risks, performance, and strategic direction. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related discipline; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) is strongly preferred. Senior leadership experience in financial services or regulated institutions, with strong exposure to corporate development, M&A, investor relations, or financial management Strong expertise in multi‑jurisdictional governance and cross‑border regulatory regimes, with deep experience engaging with a wide range of international supervisory frameworks Proven expertise in designing governance framework, target operating mode, financial dashboards. Strong analytical skills and ability to translate financials and operations into strategic insights. Solid background in financial and business management, including management accounting, capital planning, forecasting, and financial controls. Track record of driving cross‑entity synergies, integration initiatives, and senior stakeholder management capability