SMBC • New York, NY 10176
Job #2540665321
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 Rail Services LLC, Manufacturers Bank, 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 $114,000.00 and $185,000.00. 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
SMBC is in process of leading a Digital Transformation across our Americas Division as we continue to modernize our technology, focus on our data driven approach, grow and plan for the future. As a result of this expansion, we are seeking an experienced Technical BA to join our Front Office Technology team.
The Front Office Business Analyst is responsible for liaising between front office business users and technologists to exchange information in a concise, logical and understandable way in coordination with the Technology team. The objective of this role is to evaluate new IT developments and evolving business requirements and recommend appropriate systems alternatives and/or enhancements to current systems by analyzing business processes, systems and industry standards.
Role Objectives
Work closely with Sales & Trading, and Control Function departments
Provide input during development and implementation phases, including formulation and definition of system scope, objectives and necessary system enhancements for complex, high-impact projects
Identify and communicate risks and impacts and propose risk mitigation options, considering business implications of the applications of technology to the current environment
Work directly with the Sales & Trading Desk to help find remedies to alleviate day-to-day issues
Analyze gaps in current flows to help with analysis of move to potential new platforms
Work with vendors to verify functional requirements and testing of new or updates to existing software products
Qualifications and Skills
5 years in Interest Rate and Credit cash/derivative trading/risk as a business analyst in front office
Solid knowledge of broker-dealer/investment banking environment, sales & trade flows and eTrading domain experience
Understanding of market data, market making, and pre-trade concepts
Analytical skills to troubleshoot a variety of symptoms, diagnose problems, and test, recommend and implement solutions to technology problems
Forward thinker who seeks to improve business processes that deliver better services
Ability to convey complex information to both technical and nontechnical audiences
SQL and relational DB experience nice to have
Investment banking experience in the trading or pricing domains, with Front-office trading tools exposure and a good understanding of trade flow
Ability to take an organization to a position of industry leading innovation
Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels within an organization, within and outside technology
Ability to work collaboratively and enjoy working in a fast-paced technical environment
Strong work ethic and dedication to meet target dates.
Strong negotiation, problem solving, time management and troubleshooting skills
Detail-oriented, independent and able to adjust to changing priorities
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 ~~~.
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