Operations Cross-Function Executive Director

Sumitomo
London
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Executive & General ManagementSkills: ["Stakeholder management","Influencing","Decision-making","Problem-solving","Mentorship"]

Oversee Lending Services as an Executive Director, partnering with the Managing Director to drive business objectives, operational excellence, and governance across Middle Office operations and Lending Quality Assurance. Lead strategic initiatives and transformation programs to improve efficiency, scalability, and resilience. Strengthen risk and control frameworks, ensure the Lending Quality Assurance function’s independence, manage operational performance and resources, and mentor a team of ~25 across specialist functions.

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Sumitomo
Sumitomo
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Operations Cross-Function Executive Director

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Job Summary

Oversee Lending Services as an Executive Director, partnering with the Managing Director to drive business objectives, operational excellence, and governance across Middle Office operations and Lending Quality Assurance. Lead strategic initiatives and transformation programs to improve efficiency, scalability, and resilience. Strengthen risk and control frameworks, ensure the Lending Quality Assurance function’s independence, manage operational performance and resources, and mentor a team of ~25 across specialist functions.
Location: London
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Executive & General Management
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Provide strategic leadership and executive oversight across Lending Services, including Middle Office operations and Lending Quality Assurance.
  • •Support the Managing Director with delivery of business objectives and implementation of strategic initiatives to drive operational excellence.
  • •Lead business transformation, process improvement, and technology initiatives to enhance efficiency, scalability, and operational resilience.
  • •Maintain governance, risk, and control frameworks to meet operational, audit, and regulatory obligations.
  • •Oversee Lending Quality Assurance independence and effectiveness, including executive sponsorship and oversight of resource planning and service delivery.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Hybrid WorkingPaid LeavePrivate MedicalLife InsuranceCounselling Services

Key Requirements

  • •Significant experience in commercial lending operations, loan administration, middle office, or agency services in a banking environment.
  • •Proven leadership experience managing operational teams within complex financial services.
  • •Strong understanding of syndicated lending products, operational processes, and governance/control frameworks.
  • •Demonstrable experience with risk management, audit remediation, and maintaining operational controls.
  • •Experience leading strategic change, transformation programs, and process improvement initiatives.
Experience:BankingCommercial lendingFinancial servicesSyndicated lending
Skills:Stakeholder managementInfluencingDecision-makingProblem-solvingMentorship

Company Brief

Sumitomo
Sumitomo Corporation is a global diversified trading and investment conglomerate engaged in metal products, transportation, infrastructure, media, real estate, and other business domains through investments, trading, and integrated solutions worldwide.
Industry: Conglomerates & Holding Companies
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
Founded: 1919
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