VP, Sales Manager (China Regional Sales), Global Transaction Banking Sales

Business Function

Global Transaction Services is a product group within DBS' Institutional Banking Group focused on the management and sale of Cash Management (including transactional FX payments), Documentary and Open Account Trade Finance, and Securities & Fiduciary products and services to corporates, financial institutions, and SMEs.

GTS aspires to be recognized by clients and competitors as one of the top providers in DBS' key markets, gaining market share through an ongoing process of efficiently matching clients' changing business requirements with established and emerging product capabilities.

Job Purpose

Working with Institutional Banking Group's FDI Desk, the GTS Sales Manager is responsible for driving new-to-product client acquisition and revenues from North Asia across the GTS network. GTS uses a consultative selling model, within which the GTS Sales Manager completes client needs analyses and recommendations to effectively engage clients and prospects and thereby provide appropriate cash management, open account trade, and trade finance solutions. This position will lead business development efforts from referred opportunities, working closely with Local Product Sales peers in either the Large Corporate (IBG1) or SME (IBG2-4) segments, and transitioning any new business won to them post mandate go-live.

Key Accountabilities

• Increase Income - Grow GTS Client Revenues in line with the budget by deepening client wallet share through new and recurring product sales efforts. Ensure Cash and Trade mandates are implemented and expected revenues are realized
• Provide Digital and Working Capital Advisory - Leverage DBS' digital channels and working capital solutions to acquire and engage clients, providing advice which helps in the transformation of traditional financial services processes and improvements in working capital positions
• Develop New Pipeline - Work with IBG Sector/Segment coverage to continuously build a comprehensive pipeline of Cash Management and Trade Finance opportunities
• Win New Business - Secure Cash and Trade mandates, working with Relationship Managers, GTS Product, GTS Implementation, T&O and relevant stakeholders to deliver the agreed solutions
• Develop and Deepen GTS Client Relationships - Establish forward-looking group-wide GTS client account plans based on clients' own strategies and needs, leveraging DBS network and GTS capabilities, both for Outbound and Inbound opportunities

Responsibilities

• Drive cash and trade business to deliver revenue targets and related KPIs in support of the overall GTS revenue plan and business objectives
• Develop a healthy GTS pipeline of inbound and outbound opportunities, by identifying new prospects, creating sales proposals, and providing senior leadership into sales pitches to win new business. Actively manage the sales pipeline to reflect current best estimates of product solution components, time to mandate & implement, and opportunity values. Monitor to ensure future expected revenues remain strong
• Work with various business partners including IBG, Branch heads, T&O, T&M etc. to drive organizational goals in unison
• Lead/execute client events to improve the profile of the bank, showcasing a consultative sales approach
• Actively engage clients on their needs to identify opportunities to position DBS' cash, trade and transactional fx capabilities, and gain insights on client utilization profiles to identify actions needed to maintain and grow DBS' wallet share
• Collaborate with sales managers and other business partners and stakeholders across the GTS franchise offshore to provide in-country engagement to acquire regional mandates
• Provide client and market feedback and insight into GTS' innovation agenda. Identify emerging market requirements and material client opportunities and work with relevant GTS stakeholders to determine appetite to pursue. Provide input into business requirements
• Be inquisitive - Stay up to date on assigned clients' and new to bank prospects' business strategies, and the industries in which they operate. Keep abreast of traditional and new competitors' selling into assigned clients, as well as the evolving regulatory landscape
• Comply consistently with Group and Business Unit risk and control standards

Requirements

• At least 10 years of relevant experience
• Education / Preferred Qualifications - University-level bachelor's degree, preferably having majored in either Business Management/Economics/Finance or Computer Science or related Digital 4.0 discipline
• Certifications - Cert ICM or ACT (preferred); FCI certification for International Factoring (preferred)
• Strong transaction banking product knowledge in one or more product areas (cash, open account trade, and trade finance) with a strong track record of regional sales and business development experience
• Demonstrated ability to perform within a matrix organization and regional multi-country franchise
• Established track record of delivering strong revenue growth derived from local & cross border cash & trade solutions
• Credit experience/knowledge (preferred)
• Working experience in Greater China is an advantage
• Ability to influence and impact outcomes
• Strong team player with good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to operate in a multi-tasking environment, meet deadlines, and work with a wide range of sensitive and confidential issues
• Ability to take initiative, work independently and to accomplish tasks with minimum supervision
• Strong strategic mindset with proven analytical skills

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We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.