Financial Risk Reg Tech Lead
London, LND, GB, EC2M 2AT
SMBC: A trusted partner for the long term
Here at SMBC Group, we want to help you find the next step in your career so read on to discover if this opportunity is the one for you. We like to recognise potential in our people, so we welcome your application even when your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description. Whilst we’ll always strive to be better, we’re proud of our inclusive culture, and encourage our applicants and colleagues to be their authentic, unique selves.
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
Is the next step in your career at SMBC Group EMEA?
We are looking for a Fin Reg Tech Lead and SME in EU Regulations to join our Cross-Product Platform team in London.
This role is to:
- Lead analysis, design, and delivery of individual solutions into the Financial Risk Regulatory (FinReg) Reporting function across SMBC offices in EMEA.
- Supporting the Reg Tech IT Platforms lead with developing and evolving the FinReg IT Platforms delivery strategy, responding to change, regulatory and internal/external audit requests.
- Oversee and locally line manage the Fin Reg IT team.
In this role you will:
- Work with a team of ITSD business analysts, JRIE and ITSD developers implementing required solutions across EMEA and the USA.
- Manage Stakeholders across Risk, Finance and other interested functions who are Regulatory Reporting process owners.
We are looking for an individual with:
- 10+ years of experience in a similar technology delivery role in Commercial, Merchant and Investment Banking Dealing with Enterprise Risk Governance, Risk and Regulatory Compliance (GRC) in the Risk & Finance domains.
- Excellent communication skills with stakeholders at all levels including third parties with the ability to set and explain Risk Technology changes to a non-technical audience and mitigate issues and business impact caused by incidents.
- Transformational Leadership skills at a delivery level to motivate all involved delivery stakeholders.
Business Area
The Cross-Product Platforms is part of the Information Technology, and Security Department (ITSD). This group serves SMBC by developing and maintaining integrated technology solutions that transcend individual product lines, fostering interoperability, scalability, and efficiency across various banking operations.
Position Description
This new role forms a key part of the EMEA Cross-Product FinReg IT Platforms team, driving delivery and enablement of IT solutions for EMEA Financial Regulation covering all legal entities and appreciating the intertwined requirements in Regulatory, Resolution and Transactional Regulatory requirements.
This role is key to the delivery of strategic IT solutions to Regulatory Reporting functions across all SMBC EMEA entities.
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!!
We recognise our role as a bank to support social change and welcome all applications, including those from groups often under-represented in financial services. We value the uniqueness of professional and personal, backgrounds and perspectives as they play a vital role in continuing the sustainable growth of our organisation. We’ll ensure reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process are offered due to a disability or long-term condition whenever requested.