Technical Lead

Role Description

SMBC is in the 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. 

As a result of this expansion, we are currently seeking a talented and motivated Technology Lead to join our Risk Technology Group.

The tech lead will play a pivotal role in leading a team responsible for developing and implementing technology solutions to support credit risk management activities and help contribute to the credit transformation initiative within the firm.

Role Objectives: Delivery

• Lead a team of talented professionals in the development and implementation of technology solutions to enhance counterparty credit health monitoring and notification systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate and manage a portfolio of projects and activities, providing transparency of progress against the strategic roadmap.
• Lead projects from initial discovery phase through to final implementation, ensuring responsibilities are clear and milestones are being met according to plan.
• Support of program and business strategies and objectives: resource and demand planning, change and resource management processes.
• Coordination and management of key senior meetings to present updates, emerging risks and manage action items.
• Working directly with our Business Users on their requirements.
• Working closely with other Shared Services Functions within Technology such as the QA and Development teams.
• Ability to master complex tasks with minimal supervision and communicate ideas effectively.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with ability to conduct root cause analysis and provide viable solutions.
• Ability to analyze business process, make recommendations for improvements, and translate business needs into IT requirements.
• Strong ability to conduct gap analysis and provide current state vs future state analysis.

Role Objectives: Interpersonal

Coordinate the activities of data engineering, network architecture, application development, information security and desktop support to present an integrated solution to external clients and/or internal colleagues. Extend and reinforce relationships within technology and across the organization. Actively listen to issues within and across units and resolve problems / conflicts. Participate in leadership meetings and use influencing skills to build consensus around new product development, internal solutions and risk management. Balance the needs and expectations of a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders, including business line leads, employees, clients, management and supervisory boards, and external regulators. Promote a culture of transparency, accountability and performance throughout the organization. Articulate a clear vision for technology both internally and externally, and oversee delivery against stated objectives to build credibility and improve public perception.

Role Objectives: Expertise

Demonstrate a command of breaking market trends, competitive positioning, client priorities and business opportunities through consistent delivery of cost controlling and business enabling solutions. Apply extensive business knowledge to inform critical decisions on strategic initiatives, future projects, long-term planning, etc. Optimize technology outcomes for the company while maintaining strong operational and cyber risk controls. Engage strong communication skills in public speaking engagements, client / internal presentations, press appearances and internal town halls to convey clear and consistent messaging on company's strategic technology direction and performance. Foster confidence and buy-in among various stakeholder groups. Leverage leadership skills to motivate employees throughout the technology organization. Articulate a clear vision to encourage buy-in among stakeholder groups. Continuously seek out feedback and refine approach accordingly. Draw on external network of competitive counterparts and other market participants to benchmark the company among peers and identify new strategic opportunities.

Qualifications and Skills

• 15+ years of professional experience at large banks with a focus on Risk Technology.
• Experience leading team(s) and owning multiple deliveries at the same time.
• Strong expertise in Python is mandatory, with optional experience in Azure cloud computing.
• Familiarity with risk metrics such as VaR, sVar, stress testing, Counterparty Credit Risk, Credit quality indicators, credit sentiment analysis and sensitivity analysis.
• Experience working with market data sources, financial instruments, and trading systems.
• Exposure to any frontend Javascript technologies is required.
• Experience in Databricks and AI/ML technologies is highly desirable
• Knowledge of database systems (e.g., SQL, NoSQL) and distributed computing frameworks.
• Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a demanding environment.
• Advanced sense of accountability and follow-through with an ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and goals.
• Ability to understand complex and highly technical concepts, and ability to easily explain/translate them to peers.
• Knowledge of project management frameworks including Waterfall and Agile and tools such as JIRA and MS Project.
• Ability to prioritize work by setting and meeting realistic deadlines, forecasting, and communicating changes resulting from risks and issues, while ensuring an elevated level of fiscal control and accountability for project budget and resources.
• Strong relationship management, collaboration and influencing skills.
• Ability to successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously while interacting professionally with executives, managers, and subject matter experts.
• Knowledge of financial operations and planning, controls management, MIS, data management and reporting processes related to commercial investment banks.
• BA/BS degree required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Requirements