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About the Role

The Vice President of Confirmations will be a senior member of the Capital Markets Derivative Operations team, supporting daily confirmations processes for the Capital Markets derivative trading business and providing support for derivative business conducted by group companies in New York, London, and Hong Kong. This role will closely partner with Front Office, Back Office, and IT to deliver on business objectives.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of Confirmations professionals in ensuring timely dispatching of confirmations and execution with counterparts
Identify and escalate breaks as needed
Understand and ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements
Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Actively contribute to and test projects related to system enhancements and new industry initiatives and products
Maintain accurate documentation for all group-owned controls and processes
Act as a liaison for senior management on confirmation-related issues
Develop and cross-train team members to effectively manage daily operations, provide coverage, and participate in relevant initiatives and projects
Manage the direction and productivity of the team by establishing clear goals and objectives, setting priorities, and providing guidelines and recommendations for approach to ensure team success
Establish benchmarks and performance milestones for measuring tangible results

Requirements

7+ years of experience in financial services
5+ years of proven supervisory experience
3+ years of experience working in Confirmations/Documentation capacity
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Must have the ability to independently assess a situation and formulate and articulate an approach

Skills

Knowledge of regulatory control and risk frameworks applicable to Operations
Forward thinker who seeks to improve business processes that deliver better service to stakeholders
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to articulate concepts and ideas to diverse audiences
Project-management experience is preferred but not required
Ability to balance BAU requirements of the role with the ongoing strategic development of the function
High-level customer service mindset with a commitment to supporting both internal and external stakeholders
Proficiency using various industry-standard platforms as well as proprietary systems

Location

New York
London
Hong Kong

Work Type

Primarily remote
Hybrid

Experience Level

Vice President
Senior

Education Level

BA/BS required
Degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline is preferred

Salary/Compensations

$132,000.00 - $170,000.00

Benefits

Competitive portfolio of benefits

About the Company

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group headquartered in Tokyo with a 400-year history.
SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance.
The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries.
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, one of the three largest banking groups in Japan.
SMFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges.
In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru.
Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients.
It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization’s extensive global network.
The Group’s operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC MANUBANK, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.

Equal Opportunity

SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.