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 $250,000.00 and $275,000.00. 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

Lead or participate in marketing of opportunities to procure capital for clients. Achieve origination and commitment targets in accordance with established risk parameters. Prepare financial analysis and modeling, including detailed valuation analysis. Negotiate and originate structured financing arrangements with lenders across all asset classes and product types. Compile and analyze market research data to develop recommendations on products and services. Lead close collaboration with related parties (including Depts in Japan.) Supervise and support each member internally.

Role Objectives: Delivery Lead and/or participate in the marketing campaign of financing opportunities - interacting daily with clients and capital providers - procuring capital for clients. Achieve origination, commitment and advisory targets by client and asset types through development of performance standards and production goals for teams and staff. Monitor progress on a regular basis. Ensure compliance with existing risk parameters. Supervise the preparation of financial analysis and modeling. Lead recurring marketing update calls with clients and investors. Negotiate and originate structured financing arrangements with lenders across all asset classes and product types. Support / lead the origination and execution of investment banking transaction mandates such as: buy and sell-side M&A, as well as capital markets processes, including debt and equity offerings in the securities markets. Deliver pitch materials and offering memorandums including research. Participate in weekly pipeline meetings to discuss deal flow, deal status and market conditions, and review new and existing client leads. Review market research data to develop recommendations regarding products and services focused on needs of target market. Develop and review customer database including calls and results on all new and existing business relationships. Monitor book of business and recommend remedial actions. Role Objectives: Interpersonal Allow for maximum client and customer contact through personal and unit relationships in the community. Participate in community, charitable, business and social activities. Ensure the hybrid banking business is well represented in long- and short-term planning and new product development. Strengthen unit relationships across the organization, especially those units most adjacent such as coverage functions, to grow business and improve information exchanges. Expand business channels through client and investor relationships. Expand unit efforts to network within the industry through meetings, events and involvement with trade organizations. Role Objectives: Expertise Exhibit expertise in capital market operations and funding options to better serve clients and improve operational results. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of your client's business and products to create tailored solutions. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of information technology to better gather, manage and monitor key data sets. Apply extensive modeling and analytical skills to improve decision making on key metrics such as pricing. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of legal, accounting and regulatory issues affecting corporate banking to better craft client solutions. Demonstrate a command of market conditions, rates and financing alternatives to better serve the client. Exhibit exceptional communication skills when conveying complex technical analysis. Qualifications and Skills Recommended years of experience: 15 Have FINRA series24 or have high prospects to obtain it soon. Additional Requirements

D&I Commitment

Responsible for fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, holding leaders accountable for creating an inclusive environment through awareness and practice of equity in recruiting, developing, and promoting diverse talent.

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.