Markets & Securities Services - Trade & Transaction Reporting Associate

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’re looking for an Associate to join our OAD Trade and Transaction Reporting team. 

Based in the MiFID Trade and Transaction Team, the candidate will be involved in all aspects of ensuring that our regulatory obligations are met.

Business Area

Operations Trade and Transaction Reporting

Position Description

• Accountable for the timely and accurate completion of daily EMIR, MIFID and SFTR reporting and associated tasks, ensuring that all regulatory and contractual obligations are fulfilled.
• Facilitate relationships with counterparts and internal stakeholders to promote quality of service, ensuring the timely escalation and resolution of issues and queries.
• Assist with the maintenance and review of desktop procedures relating to day to day processes and administer updates via the policy and procedures database on a periodic basis in order to comply with bank policy.
• Proactively puts forward ideas to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of tasks for which they are accountable
• Assist with UAT as part of new system upgrades and development. Escalate any issues identified and follow through to remediation.
• Ensure bank policy and best practices are rigorously followed and adopted as part of the overall framework.
• Ensure full compliance of applicable EMIR, MiFIR and SFTR regulatory obligations.
• Proactively follows compliance procedures and completes tasks accurately.
• Attends compliance training and integrates learning and requirements into the day to day delivery of tasks, demonstrating an understanding of applicable risks and controls.

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!!