Treasury Business Management and Business Control 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

Is the next step in your career at SMBC Group EMEA? We’re looking for a Vice President for Financial Markets Department (FMD) Paris to join our team. 

This role supports, manages and controls the operations of FMD Paris business both in Banking and Customer Sales area. The Banking and Customer sales dealers in FMD Paris handles numbers of transactions daily. This role involves supporting their operations by collaborating with Planning group in FMD London on business management and business control.

Essentials of the role:

• To prepare the strategy, business plan, and basic policy of its management in FMD Paris both in Banking and Customer sales area.
• To monitor and contribute to the implementation of the business plan for profits, personnel and non-personnel expenses, taxes, investment in equipment and premises of FMD.
• To plan and implement new services, products, and measures to strengthen business in FMD.

Candidate requirements:

• Functional knowledge of Money Market and Foreign Exchange products, relevant operations and procedure, rules and regulations established by the relevant authorities.
• Skills of rationalising work procedure and improving work efficiency.
• English language skill, fluent verbal and written.

Business Area

FMD Paris manages Paris branch's liquidity and executes customer FX and deposit transactions.

We have recently established a new position for business management and business control of FMD Paris and currently recruiting for it.

Position Description

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• To prepare the strategy, business plan, including medium to long-term business structure, and basic policy of its management in FMD Paris both in Banking and Customer sales area.
• To monitor and contribute to the implementation of the business plan for profits, personnel and non-personnel expenses, taxes, investment in equipment and premises of FMD.
• To plan and implement new services, products, and measures to strengthen business in FMD.
• To organise an efficient treasury business operation within FMD, and further ensure its improvement.
• To manage counter party assessments such as KYC, and TPRM, market and liquidity risk limits, accounting, legal and compliance matters, expenses, and general affairs of FMD.
• Identify the training and development needs in FMD Paris and ensure that staffs are adequately skilled to undertake the business requirements of the Bank.
• To participate in meetings held in FMD and discuss topic of business management and business controls.
• As a member of FMD Paris, to support and co-work with other members of FMD Paris in doing daily jobs and handling treasury related matters.
• As a member of FMD Paris, to explain to the members of SMBC BI Paris branch FMD’s business strategies and procedures where necessary, including presentations in the Paris Local Management Committee.
• To comply with all regulatory and internal policies and procedures, regulations, and guidelines.
• To conduct any activities, including but not limited to, handling and/or cooperating internal and/or external inspections and/or audits to enhance the 1st line of defence. (to do any activities to improve the 1st line of defence e.g. self-inspection).
• To engage in the activities stipulated in the Service Level Agreements as per the discretion of the line manager. (to cover any activities set out in the SLAs)
• Engage in FMD-related items in the Paris branch transfer project.

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, 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:

• 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!!