Trade Finance Assistant 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

• The role is positioned within the Cross Functional Unit of the Diversified Industries vertical within the Trade & Working Capital Solutions Team and is not assigned to specific sector. Instead, the role focuses on supporting strategic growth initiatives—including but not limited to Transaction Banking and the Pan Indian Ocean Rim initiatives
• Support on origination and execution of new GTFD deal opportunities within the diversified industries vertical. This will include the preparation of marketing material, review and analysis of information including customer financial statements and due diligence, transaction summaries and credit application drafting, and some legal documentation review.
• Research into client needs (including supply chain analysis from financial statements, trade flows research, etc.), and trade finance strategic business development initiatives in EMEA and globally.

Business Area

The role sits within the Global Trade Finance Department (GTFD) in London, within the diversified industries vertical of the Trade & Working Capital Solution Team

Position Description

Generally this role provides support to Executive Directors, Directors and Vice Presidents level employees running transactions, both on analysis and administration tasks. There is some customer facing element to the role, including attending customer meetings, marketing and transaction execution.

• Support senior staff as part of deal teams in the marketing for, origination of, execution and post-closing management of transactions. This will include:
  • Preparation of marketing material
  • Review and analysis of information including customer financial statements and due diligence
  • Transaction summaries
  • Credit application drafting working with SMBC relationship teams
  • Some legal documentation reviews
• Research into client needs (including supply chain analysis from financial statements, trade flows research, etc.), transaction banking, and trade finance strategic business development initiatives in EMEA and globally.
• Liaise with all relevant departments within EMEA required for marketing and execution including credit, OAD, CPD, legal, CIB, SFS and CM Pillars, OAD, FMD.
• Understanding the Bank’s internal procedures and processes and applying them correctly and in compliance with all rules and regulations.
• Working on asset and portfolio management, and other areas of GTFD’s wider business as requested.
• Some exposure to team management responsibilities by contributing to senior management initiatives.
• Compliance with all bank policies and procedures, including full personal accountability for timely completion of training, CPD, etc.
• Support in the promotion of GTFD’s O&D and risk mitigation strategy for transactions.
• Provide information to clients on SMFG products and services, including investment products.

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!!