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Who we are

United by a sense of purpose towards our customers - to be a trusted partner for the long-term - and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future.

Role Summary

Join the Financial Markets Department to help design and implement ALM strategy across EMEA for the Banking Group. Build out of detailed analysis to influence senior stakeholder on the balance sheet strategy.

Support the enhancement of the Asset & Liability management operation within the Banking group.

Build out of analysis and insight to direct future balance sheet strategy.

Maintain an overview of financial market movements and relevant news, ensure a swift and concise update to appropriate stakeholders is provided.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

To manage SMBC BI's assets and liabilities in a prudent manner.
To manage corporate loans that need funding and inter-bank/inter-office lending by identifying and managing funding needs in local currency/foreign currency and implementing optimal funding strategies.
Advise other branches/offices in EMEA on liquidity metrics and balance sheet strategy.
Ensure optimal utilisations of excess funds by placement/investment with financial institutions as per approvals and guidelines of management.
To respond to changes in the economic climate, updating other group members and adjusting banking cash positions established from customer transactions (no proprietary/speculative positions are otherwise taken) to hedge against risk and maximise profits.
To comply with all regulatory and internal policies and procedures, regulations, and guidelines.
Identify training and development requirements relevant to the proper performance of the role and ensure they are adequately skilled to undertake the business requirements of the Bank.
To report to GM daily on the progress of Banking Group, in particular to report daily on P/L, positions and to discuss performance and strategy.
To give advice and recommend strategies for balance sheet optimisation.
To provide support to the Customer Sales Group within Financial Markets Department.
Appropriate judgement and action against market risks and liquidity risks.
To prepare the strategy, business plan and basic policy of its management in FMD.
To create the medium to long-term business structure of FMD.
To organise an efficient treasury business operation within FMD, and further ensure its improvement.
To implement measures to strengthen business transactions of FMD.
To plan new business and products of FMD.
To handle external inspections/audits in FMD.
To handle the accounting matters of FMD.
To contribute to the design of the rules for determining the internal rate of FMD and conferring with other relevant Departments.
Ensuring that the requirements of the New Product and Service Procedures are followed for any actual, or potential, new products and services.
To engage in the activities stipulated in the Service Level Agreements as per the discretion of the line manager.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Qualifications

Educated to degree level.

A level or equivalent.

Experience & Knowledge
• Strong understanding of Asset & Liability management.
• Strong knowledge of Liquidity management and regulatory metrics.
• Strong knowledge of Funds Transfer pricing.
• Experience of balance sheet management.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at various levels.
• Able to manipulate large data sets with proficiency in Excel VBA and Python preferred.

Competencies

Customer Focus
Driving Change
Driving Results
Embraces Diversity
Enterprise Leadership
Judgement and Decision Making
Risk Management
Strategic and Visionary
Trust and Integrity

What we offer

For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it's only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-bring and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks.

As an employee of SMBC you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you:

Hybrid and flexible working
Competitive paid leave days
Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance
Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities
Ambitious remuneration package

So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today!!

About SMBC

A trusted partner for the long term
United by a sense of purpose towards our customers - to be a trusted partner for the long-term - and our universal banking platform in EMEA, we deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers, including corporate, structured and trade finance, leveraged finance, loan market and treasury products. We can also provide investment banking and advisory services and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets.
Find out more about what we do and who we are at https://www.smbcgroup.com/emea/careers

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