Strategy and Planning Department Apprentice

10 Mar 2025

FR

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 to support the Strategy and Planning Department of the branch in Paris, notably in the fields of Management Reporting and Financial Control.

Position Description

KEY FUNCTIONS AND DELIVERABLE
Support the management reporting team in all aspects of their daily work, specifically:
- Support the monthly production of Management Information reports for EU region. Assist in variance analysis on customers’, countries’, region’s activities: analyse results and YOY evolution, preparation of comments for Management, and reporting packs. Participate in deep dives for targeted financial analysis. Focus on ROE as a key driver for the bank. 
- Maintain and develop an Alteryx-based data transformation solution and a MS Power BI dashboard for EU Region monthly financial reporting in collaboration with relevant departments in London, Paris, and Frankfurt. Work on any adhoc powerpoint presentation for the Management.
- Contribute to the improvement of the reporting system and architecture; propose new ideas and discuss their implementation. 
- Support other ad hoc projects relating to Data Management improvement or documentation in particular for the Finance department of the branch.

RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY
- Support Management reporting production process through the maintenance and development of an Alteryx/MS Power BI dashboard for EU Region in close collaboration with various departments in the bank 
- Deep dive into data and results to provide adequate analysis and insights in relation to EU Region performance.
- Assist other team members in their roles as much as possible such that optimal efficiency and effectiveness can be achieved on data management related topics.
- Support other projects as relevant such as increase of data management awareness.

SKILLS, COMPETENCY AND TRAINING
- Finance background (Master 1 or Master 2) 
- IT skills, in particular MS Power BI; Data management skills
- Strong organisational skills  
- Strong analytical skills 
- Outgoing personality and good team worker, team spirit
- Good oral and written skills 
- Fluent English and French (written and spoken) required
- Flexible, at ease in international environments  

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 www.smbcgroup.com/emea