Fixed Income Trading Director

24 Apr 2026

Paris, 75, FR, 75008

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.

 

Is the next step in your career at SMBC Group EMEA? We’re looking for a Director for our Global Markets department, Securities Finance Group to join our team.  

Role Summary

This is a leadership role provides strategic oversight of Repo and Reverse Repo activity, optimising funding, balance sheet utilisation, and risk management across the platform. You will play a key role in expanding Securities Finance capabilities in EMEA and supporting the establishment of the trading function within Bank EU.

 

Role Essentials

  • Lead and oversee Repo and Reverse Repo execution, ensuring efficient funding and collateral optimisation.
  • Drive revenue growth, balance sheet efficiency, and expansion of the counterparty network across EMEA.
  • Partner closely with Treasury, Fixed Income Trading,Operations and senior stakeholders to deliver strategic financing solutions.

 

Candidate Requirements

  • Front-office experience in securities finance, repo trading, or fixed income financing.
  • Proven leadership capability with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive strategic initiatives.
  • Strong commercial acumen, risk awareness, and experience operating within robust governance frameworks.

Business Area

EMEA Global Markets - SFG

Position Description

This is a  leadership role within the Securities Finance Group, responsible for setting strategy and overseeing execution, optimisation, and risk management of the platform. The Director ensures efficient funding and balance sheet utilisation, leads client pricing and relationship expansion, delivers sophisticated financing solutions across Fixed Income, Treasury, and internal businesses, and plays a key role in expanding SFG’s presence in EMEA and establishing the trading function within Bank EU.

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!!

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 https://www.smbcgroup.com/emea/careers