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 $123,000.00 and $180,000.00. 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.

Role Description

This role holder will develop new business initiatives including the promotion of business alliance with external partners. This role holder will also lead and/or provide support to in-organic initiatives, with the preparation and production of high quality materials and data analysis for the purpose of the strategic decision, effective business promotion, necessary internal/external periodic/ad-hoc reporting, and preparation for various meetings.
 

Role Objectives

Responsible for assisting MD, ED and Director of Corporate Development Group, CEOAD to implement the business strategies and reporting. Position reports to Head of Corporate Development.                                    
                         
The job responsibilities are described herein:                                    

Works with other colleagues and managers from various departments to implement in-organic initiatives and related reporting          Takes initiative on producing presentations and spreadsheets for the purpose of the strategic decision, effective business promotion, necessary internal/external periodic/ad-hoc reporting, and preparation for various meetings.                                 Research, analyze and identify potential in-organic opportunities for the Bank.                                 Supports the team and develop skill sets to match and cover, and also supports ad hoc projects and activities as required within the team.                                 Establishes and maintain a strong relationship with the team and colleagues in New York and other region.                                 Able to maintain and conclude the process from beginning to the end with support from colleagues and managers   
  Qualifications and Skills Excellent communicator internally and externally, and ability to present important papers to key stakeholders both, orally or in writing, in an efficient and effective manner.                                 Strong numerical and financial skills with the ability to interpret financial information.                                 General knowledge of financial products and services as well as M&A and strategic investment                                 High level of integrity with strong work ethic and attention to detail.                                 Accounting and legal knowledge are preferred.                                                        Work Experience:  2 to 5    years of specialized experience                     Education - Required:    BA / BS    Preferred:    MA / MS / MBA                  Proficiency in Japanese highly desirable.  

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. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA-registered roles for which in-office attendance for the entire workweek is required.

 

SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at accommodations@smbcgroup.com.