Senior TMT Analyst - Vice President

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

Senior TMT Analyst is expected to take on responsibility for the TMT sector in the EMEA region and to co-operate with analysts across global CRSD department. The main tasks, delivered mostly independently with limited oversight from Research Leaders, are to drive the bank’s marketing effort by identifying potential customers and transaction (acquisition/trade/project finance) support, simultaneously helping the credit department to protect the bank’s asset portfolio by identifying adverse corporate/industrial trends. Senior TMT Analyst builds the bank’s reputation and enhances business relationships by providing industry presentations and transactional support to the customers.

Business Area

The Corporate Research Department (CRSD) is part of the global research function located in Tokyo, Osaka, London, New York, Singapore, Hong Kong and Shanghai with over 130 analysts in total.

The mission of the department in London is to provide independent, timely and value-added insights and intelligence to key stakeholders in order to contribute to the achievement of the bank’s strategy. In order to fulfil this mission, CRSD analysts combine in-depth understanding of the industries for which they are responsible with advanced knowledge of corporate finance, credit analysis and latest financial technologies. 

Purpose of Job

• Industry expertise is central to developing the bank’s business strategy and providing best advice and services to bank’s existing and prospective customers
• Senior Analyst's input gives the bank a competitive advantage over its competitors and creates new business opportunities (new customers, additional products/services and transaction support)
• Industry expertise is a required input to protecting the bank’s asset portfolio and is critical for proactive monitoring measures (monthly Credit Monitoring, bi-annual Industry Credit Review)  

Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Reports directly to Research Leader and is expected to assist in drawing up the research strategy for a specific industry sector, notably an analyst is expected to:

• To provide high quality industry research/generate ideas for research topics, to help senior staff to define the department’s strategy with the aim being to improve long term profitability.
• To support the bank’s marketing effort by identifying potential customers plus supporting the development of new products and services.

• To assess industry rationale and provide risk/return analysis of corporates transactions by utilising sector expertise and development of  statistical/financial models

• To drive contacts with the bank’s EMEA branches and Tokyo, coordinating transaction/research projects across global CRSD operations, working with multiple Research Leaders and analysts.

• To identify and attend relevant industry events (conferences, Capital Market days) to obtain/update industry knowledge and build relations with management teams, consultants/ratings agencies.
• To protect the bank’s asset portfolio through watch list systems, assessing monitored sectors (restricted exposure) and input to monthly Credit Monitoring system
• Help drive new technology adoption to increase value of insights (AI, alternative data analysis)

Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Degree (2.1 or above) from top institution plus most staff have an additional qualification in finance or related subject
• In-depth understanding of the TMT industry (trends, corporate strategies, risks) gained through a financial or industrial background; flexibility to cover a secondary industry at short notice as workload demands.
• Excellent understanding of financial statement analysis, accounting/reporting standards, strong financial modelling.
• Good interpersonal skills and gravitas, with the ability to influence senior management decision making.
• Foreign languages (European and/or Japanese) for better communication with EMEA/global branches is beneficial.

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!!