Confirmations

Job Level: No Corporate Title

Job Function: Trade Operations

Location:

White Plains, NY, US, 10601

Employment Type: Full Time

Requisition ID: 6246

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 $48,000.00 and $70,000.00. 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 Confirmation Data Administrator is responsible for managing requests for trade confirmations by retrieving, distributing, and tracking previously drafted confirmations for both internal and external stakeholders. This entry level role supports the team in maintaining accurate records, monitoring outstanding confirmations, and ensuring effective communication between counterparties and internal teams.

This position will be located in our White Plains, NY office.

Role Objectives

Retrieve and send confirmations to internal and external counterparts upon request
Ensure all requests are handled promptly and in line with operational standards
Track outstanding confirmations and proactively follow up with counterparties to ensure timely completion
Escalate unresolved issues to senior team members as needed
Generate and distribute daily and weekly reports on outstanding confirmations
Maintain clear records of outstanding sent and received for audit and compliance purposes
Assist with Internal and External audit requests

Core Competencies/Skills:

Forward thinker who seeks to improve business processes that deliver better service to stakeholders

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to articulate concepts and ideas to diverse audiences

Team player ability with good analytical skills and attention to detail; time management skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience preferred

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.