Director of Business Planning – JRI America

Job overview

The Director of Business Planning – JRI America role is hybrid in Charlotte, NC; compensation is not specified. The role supports JRI America’s corporate planning, management reporting, governance, and coordination between Japan and the Americas within SMBC Group. The director oversees planning and reporting activities, consolidates information across business and technology functions, and supports governance and business administration. The role also leads and improves team processes to strengthen management visibility, regional alignment, and decision-making.

What you'll do

• Oversee management reports, business plans, budgets, and related materials
• coordinate information on operations, financial performance, technology initiatives, projects, and organizational activities
• oversee governance and business administration coordination, including board, policy, contract, audit, and reporting support
• serve as an interface between Japan and the Americas
• lead, prioritize, coach, and quality-review Business Planning team activities
• improve reporting, planning, governance, and cross-region collaboration.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of business planning

jri america

corporate planning

management reporting

governance

budget management

japan–americas coordination

hybrid

charlotte nc

smbc

japanese and english

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English and experience in planning, business management, or governance within a Japan-headquartered financial institution or comparable regulated industry.

About the employer

SMBC is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial Banking. Sector: 52.