Global Markets Business Management - Vice President (f/m/d)

10 Mar 2025

HE, DE

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.

Role Summary

The Role Holder supports the Head of Business Management Sales and Trading vertical Bank EU AG and acts as an oversight and support function and is meant to support on enhancing operational stability in the business-as-usual as well as supporting on project related work and the implementation of the strategy.

Business Area

Global Markets Business Management

Position Description

This role is accountable in supporting the following business and sales and trading related topics and associated tasks. Furthermore, 2nd line and 3rd line of defence related topics and issues are allocated under this role:

  • Inform the management and provide ad-hoc support and advice in case of emerging issues
  • Co-ordinate the production of suitable management information on business and sales and trading related topics, projects and potential issues
  • Escalate issues in a proactive and timely manner to senior management
  • Be the central point of contact for Sales and Trading Vertical internal and external Audit related topics and issues
  • Be the central point of contact for Sales and Trading Vertical 2nd line of defence related topics and issues. This encompasses coordination and alignment with the relevant stakeholders such as RMD and Compliance Department.
  • Act as the central point of contact, providing regular and ad-hoc support, to the Front Office, Middle / Back Office regarding process and control related questions
  • Analyse Front Office processes and corresponding controls and identify, document and follow-up on necessary remediation measures in case of identified process or control gaps, potential enhancements or necessary adaptions (i.a. due to regulatory changes), in close alignment with Risk Management Department and Compliance Department and others
  • Review and update SMBC Bank EU AGs Global Market Department process and control documentation
  • Project support for business and sales and trading related topics

 

Competencies

Customer Focus
Driving Change
Driving Results
Embraces Diversity
Enterprise Leadership
Judgement and Decision Making
Risk Management
Strategic and Visionary
Trust and Integrity

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.  

 

About SMBC

A trusted partner for the long term
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, we deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers, including corporate, structured and trade finance, leveraged finance, loan market and treasury products. We can also provide investment banking and advisory services and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets.
Find out more about what we do and who we are at www.smbcgroup.com/emea