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, Ireland, 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.

Role Description

The main responsibility of the Associate, Cyber Program Governance is to manage the program operations for the Office of the CISO. Reporting to the Director of Cyber Strategic Analytics and Business Management, this role will be responsible for managing high-level team and leadership meetings, fostering collaboration with external partners, supporting strategic initiatives, and creating executive management and board content.

Role Objectives Facilitate and coordinate variety of team and leadership meetings, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among key stakeholders. Oversee planning, execution, and successful delivery of cross departmental strategic initiatives that directly involve the CISO’s office. Develop and implement internal processes and systems, identifying areas of improvement and ensuring efficient operations Prepare and coordinate the preparation of materials for CISO internal and external engagements, including presentations to Senior Management and the Board. Coordinate with Cyber Industry Partnerships point of contacts to identify training opportunities, industry resources, and working groups that can be leveraged by the firm.  Manage qualitative and quantitative departmental goals and support alignment with enterprise-wide initiatives and strategy.   Qualifications and Skills Must have a track record of successful project management skills in order to effectively manage several priority projects at the same time with a sense of urgency. Self-starter and problem solver, strong leadership, business acumen and ability to effectively drive projects and provide thought leadership across multidisciplinary stakeholder groups.  Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think critically and develop creative solutions. High level of professionalism, discretion, and judgement in dealing with confidential and sensitive information. Possess executive level communication skills and the ability to resolve issues, build consensus amongst diverse groups with a proven skill in negotiating and mediating conflict resolution. Additional Requirements

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.

 

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.