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
Is the next step in your career at SMBC Group EMEA? We’re looking for an associate vice president to join our communications and Corporate Social Respsonsibility team!
Business Area
In this role, you’ll collaborate across all legal entities within the EU and support the wider EMEA team, giving you a rare opportunity to gain visibility across the full breadth of our operations. You’ll work closely with colleagues at every level—including senior stakeholders—allowing you to build strong relationships and develop a deep understanding of SMBC’s structure, strategic priorities, and corporate culture. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningly contribution to SMBC’s strategic goals across the region.
Position Description
In this role you will be responsible for:
* Elevating our internal communications: Help enhance our intranet platform EMEA Insight and other digital channels, develop compelling internal campaigns that connect and inspire our teams, champion new ways to evolve and elevate our internal messaging
* Leadership communications: Support senior executives with strategic messaging, impactful presentations and events
* Driving CSR impact: Source, coordinate and facilitate volunteering and fundraising opportunities that make a real difference to our communities across Europe
For you to succeed in the role, you’ll need to have:
* Excellent written English, including spelling and grammar with a meticulous approach to work and an eye for detail
* Ability to maintain high-quality work while meeting tight deadlines and managing multiple projects
* Ability and confidence to work with a range of internal stakeholders, including senior management
* Confidence working independently, managing own priorities, and taking initiative—while also being a strong team player who thrives in a cross-functional, international environment.
About this role:
SMBC is growing in the EU and this role will ensure colleagues across the region continue to feel informed, engaged and motivated. This role will be working remotely from much of the team, whist deeply connected to a supportive and collaborative network across the EU and EMEA.
Our role will enable you to:
Work closely with the communications and CSR team based in London, senior management (up to executive and Board members) in the EU and colleagues in all departments across the bank
What will you bring to the role?
Excellent copywriting skills, with high level of attention to detail
Basic understanding of financial services, ideally corporate and investment banking
Experience working with senior stakeholders
Strong knowledge of the following tools (and/or ability to learn quickly)
* Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word,
* MS Teams, Planner, Forms
* CMS platforms such as MS SharePoint, Digital signage solutions, etc
* Design software/platforms such as Canva, Adobe suite (Photoshop, InDesign) or similar
Competencies
Customer Focus
Driving Change
Driving Results
Embraces Diversity
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
* 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.