Application Development Assistant Vice President
London, LND, GB, EC2M 2AT
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.
JRI Europe, Ltd. is a subsidiary of the Japanese IT services company, The Japan Research Institute, Limited ("JRI"), which is the IT specialized subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group ("SMFG").
SMFG owns one of the largest bank in Japan, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation ("SMBC") by asset size and a Fortune Global 200 company; offering a broad range of financial services, primarily banking related. SMFG is also engaged in Leasing, Securities, Credit Cards, Mortgage Securitization, Venture Capital and other credit related businesses with a stated strategic objective of further global expansion.
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
This role sits at the core of our FX trading technology landscape, ensuring stability, reliability and continuous improvement of our GLE/BRAIN front‑office applications. You will provide hands‑on technical production support, incident management, and enhancements while collaborating closely with trading floor users across global time zones — with Japanese language skills highly desirable.
Essential of the Role
- Provide real‑time production support for FX trading applications, handling incident resolution, root‑cause analysis, and swift service restoration.
- Monitor application performance, run start‑of‑day checks, maintain system health, and support change and release cycles.
- Serve as a key liaison between traders, IT teams, and global stakeholders to ensure business continuity and regulatory compliance.
Candidate Requirements
- Strong technical background in application support, including SQL, Unix, and knowledge of e‑trading workflows or financial markets.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex issues in live trading environments, with clear communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
- Japanese language skills (spoken and written) to coordinate effectively with Tokyo‑based counterparts.
Business Area
Technology
Position Description
Application Support
Competencies
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 JRIE, group company of an 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!!