Strategy and PMO Project Support - Vice President

Job Level: Vice President

Job Function: Change Management

Location:

New York, NY, US, 10172

Employment Type: Full Time

Requisition ID: 6522

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 $126,000.00 and $175,000.00. 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

The SMBC Cash Management business is seeking a highly skilled and customer-focused data analyst with strong visualization and project management capabilities. The Strategy and PMO Project Support member is a part of the Cash Management group within Corporate Banking. This role will drive strategic insights and support transformation initiatives across the business, focused on improving the capabilities and competitiveness of the business.

Role Objectives

Ability to source, transform, analyze and visualize key data to drive informed business decisions.
Develop approaches to solve issues and challenges identified within the Cash Management business in a structured fact-based manner, including plans, assessment of risk and alternatives and proposed paths to resolution.
Collaborate with various business and functional partners to ensure various stakeholder views are factored into analysis, especially those of our clients.
Develop presentations to effectively communicate the concepts and recommendations from the analysis developed.

Qualifications and Skills

Recommended Experience

Minimum 7 years of experience in delivering data analysis, strategic insights, business intelligence, project management or related fields.

Technical Skills

Advanced proficiency in data transformation and visualization, including strong expertise in Power BI, Alteryx or similar platforms.
Experience with Python, SQL, Excel, and other data manipulation tools.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure) and data warehousing concepts.
Experience integrating data from multiple sources, including APIs and enterprise systems.

Business and Analytical Skills

Strong business acumen with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
Deep understanding of transaction banking and cash management operations.
Ability to synthesize complex data from multiple sources into clear, fact-based recommendations.

Project Management and Support Skills

Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
Experience supporting cross-functional teams by translating business needs into technical requirements and actionable data solutions.
Skilled in organizing and facilitating project planning, stakeholder communications, and progress tracking.

Customer-Centric Mindset

Demonstrated ability to prioritize customer needs in solution design and delivery.
Experience in designing dashboards and reports that drive user engagement and decision-making.

Communication and Collaboration

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, technical staff, and external vendors.
Comfortable presenting insights to senior leadership and non-technical audiences.

Compliance and Adaptability

Experience working in regulated environments with adherence to banking and regulatory compliance, as well as data governance standards.
Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with priorities

Additional Requirements

Language

Japanese language is a plus.

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.