Private Debt Complex, Associate (COO Team)

Job Level:  Associate
Job Function:  Business Operations
Location: 

New York, NY, US, 10172

Employment Type:  Full Time
Requisition ID:  6003

 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 $92,000.00 and $130,000.00. 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 Group is looking to hire an Associate to support the COO and senior management team of the Private Debt Complex – Americas Division.

Role Objectives

  • Track and analyze both internal and market data to assess performance and identify business opportunities; create presentations summarizing data and analysis for senior management
  • Undertake research and analytics related to specific credit products, sectors and regions; stay abreast of current market conditions, competitive dynamics
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of management reporting, working with group COO, Finance and Technology teams
  • Assist with the optimization of internal processes, including leveraging technology for automation
  • Draft agendas and presentations for internal meetings and Townhalls
  • Support COO in managing day-to-day operations of the business
  • Work on special ad-hoc projects and initiatives as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

The successful candidate will possess or demonstrate the following personal and professional attributes:

  • Quick learner. Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and an interest in continuous learning.
  • Highly collaborative and flexible with ability to form good relationships with banking teams and colleagues across the firm; Works well in a culturally diverse and team-oriented environment.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, ability to synthesize and analyze large amounts of data and information.
  • Ability to clearly summarize data and analysis in presentation format.
  • Demonstrates a high degree of attention to detail and an ability to complete work accurately and in a timely manner against strict deadlines.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be proficient in the use of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
  • Minimum of [two] years of work experience in financial services, consulting or a related field; Previous experience in private credit or investment/commercial banking helpful.

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.

 

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.


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