SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges.

 

In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization’s extensive global network. The Group’s operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC MANUBANK, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.

 

The anticipated salary range for this role is between $80,000.00 and $125,000.00. The specific salary offered to an applicant will be based on their individual qualifications, experiences, and an analysis of the current compensation paid in their geography and the market for similar roles at the time of hire. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees.

Overview

SMBC is seeking an Associate position within the Business Analysis & Program Management Team for initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and closing large-scale projects under the Chief Accounting Officer by driving defined projects/workstreams; serving as supporting personnel to the key Project Manager and working closely with key business and technical stakeholders to identify and monitor project requirements, activities, milestones, and deliverables. This Associate will have a strong desire to build and maintain relationships across SMBC along with exemplifying strong written/verbal communication, problem solving skills, and critical thinking.

Job Responsibilities Ability to help draft and maintain Project Management Plans and Project Documents (e.g., Project Charter, Stakeholder Register, Issue Log) in accordance with the Project Life Cycle (i.e., Initiation, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, & Closing). Coordinate and consolidate workstream status reports, track workstream schedules and milestones, risks, issues, and observations that needs management’s attention within a program/project. Conduct weekly meetings (e.g., daily, weekly, and monthly basis) for the Controllers Group. Assist in the organization and preparation of Weekly Project Status Reporting materials including concise and clear visual artifacts to support management understanding. Track cross-workstream dependencies, milestones, and serve as the facilitator and note taker of cross-workstream meetings and other project related meetings with relevant stakeholders. Ability to identify, escalate, and mitigate project issues and risks across workstreams and projects. Provide oversight for project management artifacts, such as project plans, project charters, business cases, and status reports. Understand the challenges/issues/goals that business departments are facing and swiftly consider appropriate solutions. Draft, review, and edit business requirement documents by gathering and analyzing business user requirements from key stakeholders. Support the creation and maintenance of business workflows, procedure manuals, and monthly/quarterly accounting analyses. Qualifications Degree in project management, accounting, finance, or related business fields. Minimum of 4+ years’ experience in accounting, project management, or related financial service experience. Deep experience with project management, including the ability to work collaboratively across functional teams. Excellent written/verbal communication and problem-solving skills. Efficient in Microsoft applications and other applications, such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project. Ability to work independently as well as within a group setting. Ability to balance and prioritize critical responsibilities to meet all necessary deadlines timely.

SMBC’s employees participate in a hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. SMBC provides reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at accommodations@smbcgroup.com.