Senior Managers Regime Team 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 a Corporate Governance Associate for our Corporate Governance Group to join our team. 

• To assist the SMR team to maintain documentation and conduct processes in relation to the regime (e.g. annual fitness and propriety process, regulatory applications, learning & development plans, etc);
• To book various training sessions for in-scope individuals, as required under SMR; this includes for Senior Management Function Holders (SMFs), Non-Executive Directors (NEDs), and the SMR Team additionally supports General Managers (GMs) within the Front Office.
• To assist the wider Corporate Governance Group by maintaining the Group intranet page, providing support (including ad-hoc diary management) for SMFs and NEDs and undertaking Corporate Governance research, as required; and
• Supporting the preparation of reports, briefing materials and Management Information (MI) for the SMR team, including monitoring and summarising regulatory developments relevant to the Senior Managers Regime (SMR).

Business Area

The Corporate Governance Group comprises the Company Secretarial team and the Senior Managers Regime team. The Senior Managers and Certification Regime was implemented by the PRA and FCA to enhance individual accountability within financial institutions. The Senior Managers Regime team within the Corporate Governance Group is responsible for the systems and controls of the Senior Managers Regime within all UK regulated entities. 

Position Description

To assist the Corporate Governance Group, with accountability for:

• • Conducting processes such as the Annual Fitness & Propriety of SMFs and NEDs;
  • Preparing SMF regulatory applications and notifications;
  • Maintaining documents for Senior Managers, such as Reasonable Steps Frameworks and Job Descriptions;
  • Booking training sessions and meetings for SMFs, NEDs and GMs, as required;
  • Preparing briefing notes, presentations and reports, including monthly MI packs;
  • Maintaining the Group’s intranet page;
  • Providing support for SMFs, NEDs and Front Office GMs (including ad-hoc diary management) as required, in relation to appointments, handovers and learning and development;
  • Undertaking research on regulatory and governance matters;
  • Identifying opportunities where AI and automation can improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and enhance the quality of outputs, while proactively exploring and adopting approved internal tools.; and
  • Carrying out any other ad hoc activities, as required.

Essential knowledge, skills and experience:

• • Proficiency in MS Office (intermediate to advanced);
  • Strong communication skills; 
  • Confident in senior stakeholder engagement;
  • Excellent attention to detail;
  • Ability to multi-task; 
  • Be self-motivated and proactive;
  • Previous use of FCA Connect (desirable); and
  • Be able to work in a flexible and responsive manner according to business requirements. 

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!!