Product Analyst Assistant Vice President
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.
Product Analyst – Interest Rate Derivatives (Banking & Finance Domain)
Is the next step in your career at SMBC Group EMEA? We’re looking for a AVP to join our team.
We are seeking a Product Analyst with deep expertise in the Banking and Finance domain, specifically in Interest Rate Derivatives. The candidate will be working with the Front Office (Trading and Trade Execution Support), looking at improving processes and workflow.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of product structures, participant roles, business functions, front to back trade flows and operational processes. This role requires a strategic thinker who can bridge the gap between business needs and technical delivery
Objectives
Translate complex business requirements into clear, actionable user stories with measurable outcomes.
Collaborate with development teams to estimate, plan, and deliver incremental value.
Ensure continuous alignment with Product Owners and stakeholders through proactive communication and early escalation of impediments.
Drive delivery through structured planning, rigorous testing, and stakeholder engagement.
Drive process improvement, control and streamlining of BAU tasks for business users.
Business Area
Interest Rate Derivatives
Position Description
Requirement Gathering & Analysis
Elicit and document functional and non-functional requirements in the form of user stories.
Uncover tacit knowledge, identify unknowns, and assimilate relevant business and technical facts.
Break down complex business requirements into smaller, actionable components with clear value and ROI.
Stakeholder Engagement
Manage cross-regional stakeholder relationships and ensure transparent communication.
Collaborate closely with Product Owners to ensure prioritization and alignment with business goals.
Clearly articulate problem statements and proposed solutions in simple, concise language.
Agile Delivery & Planning
Participate in all Scrum ceremonies including planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Refine requirements with developers and agree on incremental, sprint-wise delivery plans.
Maintain up-to-date Jira boards to enable accurate dashboards and MI reporting.
Testing & Quality Assurance
Leverage SME knowledge to support unit, system integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
Collaborate with QA and development teams to define test cases and validate outcomes.
Drive UAT cycles, gather evidence, and coordinate releases within agreed timelines.
Responsibilities
Design & Configuration
Work with development teams and solution design authorities to ensure adherence to sound design principles.
Understand and support unique business configurations within software applications.
Communication & Reporting
Ensure timely, accurate, and transparent communication of progress, risks, and issues.
Provide regular updates to stakeholders and ensure the Product Owner has full visibility into ongoing workstreams.
Governance & Standards
Uphold quality standards and ensure compliance with established processes and best practices.
Desirable Skills
Experience with PowerBI, Python or SQL
Experience working with large data sets
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.