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Compliance Business Analyst - Assistant Vice President

28 Nov 2025

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. 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

 

Role Summary

Is the next step in your career at SMBC Group EMEA? We’re looking for a CPD Business Analyst professional to join the wider Compliance Solutions and Technology Strategy function. 

Compliance Solutions and Technology Strategy Team supports the conception and implementation work of CPD Change initiatives and has a strong focus to deliver full solutions including business, process, data and system perspective. The team is in strong contact with CPD SME stakeholders, IT architects, the developers and the data management units. The team oversees delivery of CPD change activities including process automation, key regulatory changes, oversight of the frameworks that enable understanding of regulatory obligations.

Business Area

Business Area SMBC – as a regulated financial institution - has an obligation to establish and maintain policies, procedures, systems and controls to mitigate and effectively manage compliance and financial crime risk. The bank has operations across the EMEA region and is required to consider extraterritorial laws, and accordingly must maintain a coordinated and aligned approach to managing risk. Under the supervision of the Regional Chief Compliance Officers, CPD performs the Compliance Oversight function and Money Laundering Reporting function. The Compliance Department also liaises with compliance teams throughout the SMBC Group to ensure that the bank is compliant with global regulatory requirements.

EMEA Compliance Solutions and Technology Strategy Team supports the conception and implementation work of CPD BAU Change initiatives and has a strong focus to deliver full solutions including business, process, data and system perspective. The team is in strong contact with CPD SME stakeholders, IT architects, the developers and the data management units.

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Position Description

 

  • Responsible for in depth review of requirements, process flows, system architect
  • Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, analyse current-state inefficiencies, and identify automation opportunities
  • Produce clear and comprehensive documentation, including:
     • “As-is” and “To-be” process maps
     • Workflow diagrams and automation roadmaps
     • Delivery plans and solution documentation
  • Facilitate workshops, stakeholder meetings, and sprint planning sessions
  • Assist in testing, training, and rollout of new CPD change initiatives and processes automations
  • Assist in completion and tracking of key deliverables within Compliance Solutions and Technology Forum, maintaining efficient and appropriate governance to enable successful outcomes.
  • Support CPD Solutions and Technology Strategy Team in the review and assessment of key EMEA CPD Change Initiatives, process automation and cost benefit analysis templates.
  • Monitor change initiatives progress and facilitate all project communications and applicable management reporting
  • Highlight and escalate key blockers to CPD Solutions Stakeholders for decision-making

 

 

 The candidate will have: 

  • Educated to degree level (with a relevant degree) and a professional qualification(s) in financial crime.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills (essential);
  • Ability to work independently with a team spirit and proactive mind-set (essential);
  • Articulate and able to apply new skills effectively (essential);
  • Able to multi-task and prioritise multiple projects (essential);
  • Able to build relationships and rapport with stakeholders (essential);
  • Good command of the Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio and other Microsoft Office products (essential);
  • Experience in an international banking environment (preferred);
  • Experience in process change, project management or reporting (preferred);
  • Good understanding of the applicable laws and regulation to banking and securities industry in UK as well as EMEA (preferred); and
  • Understanding of the products and services offered by SMBC BI (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 www.smbcgroup.com/emea
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