Junior Business Manager
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.
Business Area
The role is part of the Office of the CIO (OCIO)
Role Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Business Manager to support the planning, coordination, and execution of IT business initiatives. You will support the Business Management Team by ensuring its smooth operation and contributing to the achievement of team’s goals by:
- Creating, enhancing and producing documentation (and MI) for IT Management, Executive Committee, Board and Head Office meetings.
- Carrying out administrative functions relating to departmental meetings/committees such as preparing agendas, compiling packs and arranging meetings, minutes.
- Developing and maintaining the department’s SharePoint site.
- Assisting in managing travel, training and general expense budgets and ensuring that resources are used effectively.
- Providing support in troubleshooting and resolving business-related issues.
- Providing administrative assistance to the Head of the Cross Products & Head of Architecture and Engineering on a regular basis.
- Coordinate communication between technical teams, business stakeholders, and external vendors.
- Help monitor KPIs and prepare performance reports for senior leadership.
- Assist with the preparation of business cases, presentations, and executive briefings.
Position Description
- Assist with the preparation of governance reports, presentations, and other documents.
- Review documents and provide comments to their authors.
- Support the Business Management team by coordinating tasks, tracking progress, and ensuring deadlines are met.
- Manage the process of monitoring spend against budget for travel, training & other general department expenses.
- Develop and document IT processes and templates and advise the Technology community on the use of these processes and templates.
- Assist in organising departmental events such as lunch and learns, town halls and team socials.
- Maintain and update the department’s SharePoint site with relevant content.
- Assist in the creation and distribution of internal communication materials, including the departmental newsletter.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure effective communication and workflow.
Skills and Experience
- At least 1-2 years of experience in IT, business management or related roles.
- Passion to learn and grow within a fast-paced technology environment.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
- Understanding of IT processes, terminology and systems.
- Good Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good Communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proficient in including MS Office – Excel, Power Point and Word, SharePoint
- Has knowledge of Jira and Confluence (preferred 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!!
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.