Temp - Reconciliation Services Owner/Technology Lead, VP

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. 

The successful candidate will join SMFD in Dublin, which serves as a Centre of Excellence for SMBC across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, delivering high‑quality technology, operational, and control services. They will be part of a dynamic, diverse team located in the heart of Dublin’s historic Georgian business district.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Reconciliation Services Owner / Technology Lead (VP) to lead the reconciliation technology capability within the Information Technology, Security Department (ITSD), Cross Product Platforms group. You will own reconciliation services across EMEA, covering platforms such as Duco, Intellimatch and other reconciliation technologies. This is a unique opportunity to lead the strategy, service ownership and operational excellence of enterprise reconciliation systems, driving transformation and influencing how SMBC supports Operations, Finance and regulatory functions. The role requires strong technical expertise, leadership and service ownership to mature this capability for the region, ensuring platform stability, continuous improvement and standardisation to enhance data quality, controls and alignment with global best practices.

Position Description

Key responsibilities

• Owning the end‑to‑end reconciliation technology domain across EMEA, ensuring platform resilience and service excellence
• Leading strategy, roadmap planning, and architectural direction for reconciliation services
• Managing multiple reconciliation platforms, including Duco, Intellimatch, and other technologies
• Driving delivery of enhancements, new reconciliations, system upgrades, and integration initiatives
• Establishing standardised operating models, governance controls, and quality frameworks across reconciliation processes
• Overseeing both IT‑built and business‑built reconciliations, ensuring consistency, controls, and data integrity
• Partnering with global teams to align technology, share best practices, and expand use‑case adoption
• Managing vendor relationships
• Collaborating with stakeholders across Operations, Finance, Compliance, and Regulatory Reporting to understand requirements, prioritise needs, and optimise reconciliation solutions
• Monitoring platform performance, risk, compliance, and audit findings, and leading the implementation of continuous improvements, remediation actions, and control uplifts

Required experience

• Strong hands‑on experience with reconciliation platforms (e.g., Intellimatch, Duco)
• Deep understanding of data integrity processes, matching logic, exception workflows, and reconciliation design principles
• Experience operating as a product or service owner with accountability for platform performance and roadmaps
• Understanding of integration patterns, data sourcing, entitlements, and technical change governance
• Strong delivery management ability across BAU, change, testing cycles, and incident management
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Ability to manage vendor relationships, contracts, and escalations effectively
• Strong communication, analytical and decision‑making skills, with a focus on structured problem‑solving and control improvement

Desirable experience

• Experience working with global operating models or multi-region reconciliation platforms
• Familiarity with regulatory reporting reconciliations (incl. EMIR, MiFID, SFTR, Volcker)
• Experience working in a hybrid business/technology domain or in a product owner capacity

Education and qualifications

• Degree‑level education in Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance, Business Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• Professional certifications such as ITIL, Agile/Scrum, or data management qualifications are advantageous but not essential

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!!