Corporate Banking Operations Assistant Vice President

Long Description

Is the next step in your career with SMBC Group EMEA?
We are seeking an Assistant Vice President (AVP) to join our Execution Distribution and Limit Control (EDLC) Department.

Role Summary

The successful candidate will join the Limit Control function within the EDLC team. This team is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of all credit limits across the Bank, ensuring timely updates and robust monitoring within a strong control framework. A core focus of the role is the preparation of control reports that identify and escalate daily excesses, support timely remediation, and ensure all limits remain aligned with approved GBR credit terms. The team also provides essential support to Front Office teams by ensuring that uncommitted limits are correctly and promptly captured across all relevant systems (LIQ, OBS, FOX, GGS, and Profile).

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

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and escalate daily excess reports across all Bank systems, ensuring that breaches are promptly identified and addressed.
• Input and update credit limits in accordance with the Bank’s control framework and GBR credit approvals.
• Perform reconciliations and investigations to verify that all credit limits are accurately reflected in the Bank’s accounting systems and align with GBR credit approval data.
• Produce additional control reports to ensure the correct recording and adherence of limits across the Bank’s systems.
• Maintain Bank limit and perform general administrative tasks relating to the Bank’s Trade Finance system (GGS).
• Input ISDA documentation terms into the Bank’s systems to ensure accurate reporting of derivative transactions.
• Support Execution Control Team leaders with the allocation of new loan transactions and respond to general queries related to loans and limits.
• Regularly review, maintain, and enhance internal procedures to ensure ongoing accuracy and efficiency.
• Participate in project work as required, including system enhancements and testing activities.

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Position Description

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Have at least 5 years of Banking experience, and ideally be familiar with general Loans, trade finance and derivative transactions
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills, capable of liaising effectively across EDLC and wider Bank departments.
• Well‑organised, self‑motivated, and able to build effective interpersonal relationships.
• Demonstrates a solution‑focused approach, working collaboratively to progress transactions and resolve issues.
• Proactive, with the ability to take initiative and deliver high‑quality service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Keen to learn and adaptable, able to work effectively within a team that manages a wide range of tasks with varying workload peaks.
• Capable of multi‑tasking and prioritising workloads effectively to meet SLAs while maintaining high standards of accuracy and delivery.

• Demonstrates a strong willingness to develop and quickly build the technical skill set required for the role.
• Shows a proactive attitude and commitment to providing high‑quality service to the Bank’s internal and external customers.

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 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!!