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 $135,000.00 and $181,000.00. 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

Reporting to the Director of Non-Financial Risk Program Management, the incumbent supports the Second Line of Defense Risk Management Department Americas Division’s (RMDAD) Non-Financial Risk Management Group (NFRMG) in accordance with US Regulations, Head Office policies and industry practices for Risk Management.

The Risk Management Department is the Second Line of Defense in its role of monitoring and assessing business practices related to the risk appetite framework for SMBC. Within RMDAD, the NFRMG implements an Operational Risk framework independent of the businesses’ risk appetite statements. The individual is responsible for leading and supporting projects that are aimed to help mature various NFRMG programs.

Responsibilities Build working relationships with broader NFRMG team and First Line of Defense (FLOD) counterparts. Manage projects with minimal supervision.  Project management responsibilities entails, but not limited to: project charter development, project plan development, status reporting, budget management, closure pack development, lead meetings, provide project updates at key governance forums, assist with meeting minutes, etc. Stay current on project management policy and standards introduced by SMBC AD’s Transformation Management Office (TMO).  Apply TMO guidance and artifacts in managing projects. Provide support in establishing and maintaining project portfolio view of all NFRMG initiatives underway. Assist with certain business management activities. Qualifications 7+ years of work experience in Operational Risk Management or Project Management within financial services industry. Strong organizational skills, with proven ability to successfully manage multiple initiatives and competing priorities. Strong interpersonal and communications skills to successfully interface across various levels and maintain solid working relationships. Detail oriented with proven ability to question the status quo and apply effective challenge, as appropriate. Ability to exercise strong judgment and operate with minimal level of supervision. Holds teamwork attitude. Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills Bachelor’s degree

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.

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.