PERM - SPD - Planning - Reporting of Finance & Procurement - VP

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

• Financial Controller
  • Analyse SPD’s key performance figures such as Gross Profit and expenses against the department’s budget for the fiscal year
  • Ensure timeliness and accuracy of data that are used for internal meetings (EMEA and Head Office), audits (both internal and external), regulatory reporting, and others
  • As a manager of the Reporting / Strategy team, manage the subordinates in the team to maximise the performance of the team.

• JVCo Programme Credit Administration Manager (existing programme + any other new programme to be created) 
  • Work closely together with JV Programme’s middle office team, Leveraged Finance Origination team and another related parties to achieve smooth operation and further expansion of the existing / new JV programmes
  • Working alongside Originations SPD members and BizOps, ensure pipelines are accurately captured and support the architecture design alongside building the control framework for timely updates
  • Create semi-annual audited submission of SPE Survey

These responsibilities are part of Planning team and reports to the Head of Planning and SPD’s senior management. Financial Controller was established to work closely together with expatriate staffs at Planning in order to increase productivity, accuracy, efficiency, and speed with respect to the analyses and reporting of SPD’s key performance figures.

JVCo Programme Credit Administration Manager was established in response to the growth of the joint Uni-Tranche Programme with Park Square Capital (“JVCo Programme”) and a to strengthen credit administration team to set up management role who guide and monitor junior member of the team.

Business Area

Reporting of Finance & Procurement under Contorol and Support.

Position Description

1. Financial Controller
   1. Pro-actively manage the data / portfolio analytics for SPD’s businesses (LBO, Real Estate Finance, Subscription Secured Finance, Securitisation businesses, Net Asset Value Finance and Sponsor Coverage) 
   2. Analyse SPD’s key performance data such as Gross Profit, Credit Cost, and expenses and build forecasts based on Deal Pipeline and other variables 
   3. Produce reports for periodic meetings including EMEA Meeting, EMEA Conference, Management Committee, Executive Committee, Strategy Meeting, and others. 
   4. Produce data / reports for regulatory requests, internal audit, external audit, and others.
   5. Liaise and collaborate with other departments including CDED, PDED, OAD, RMD, and others.
2. JVCo Programme Credit Administration Manager (existing programme + any other new programme to be created)
   1. Maintain (and continue to develop as appropriate) the booking spread sheets for the JV Programme in conjunction with a more junior member of the team, to enable the reconciliation of reports produced by external Service Providers, and for reporting to management of SPD and relevant H.O. departments.
   2. Coordinate with the LBO Origination, Portfolio Management and Securitisation teams within SPD in managing the JVs, including the preparation of periodic reviews and credit monitoring and assisting Front Office in execution of new transactions, including preparation of certain sections of credit submissions and the completion of funding documentation
   3. Preparation of various 'ad hoc' reports relating to the JV Programme.
   4. Assist with tasks relating to the creation of any new JV Programmes.
3. Pipeline update
   1. Work closely with Originations to capture accurate pipelines.
   2. Build framework with Bizops in Deal Cloud to ensure architecture supports Originations to populate pipeline.
   3. Build controls with BiZops to ensure accuracy and timeliness of inputs.
4. Create semi-annual audited submission of SPE Survey
   1. Semi-annual SPE Survey is regulatory submission.
   2. Ensure accurate capture of SPD’s SPE’s and accurate documentation of new SPE’s.
   3. Liaise with F&C to ensure data accuracy and any audit points are rectified.

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!!