SMBC: A trusted partner for the long term
Our internal opportunities aim to grow you professionally and personally. Be curious, expand your network and explore how your skills and knowledge can transfer into different roles and areas of SMBC. Even if your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description 100%, we still welcome your application. Find the resources and support available to help you transition your career and flourish on our Internal Mobility page.
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
* To ensure effective Compliance and Anti-Financial Crime risk management, an efficient and comprehensive reporting framework for Compliance and Anti-Financial Crime-related risks is essential. The preparation of internal reports for multiple stakeholders—along with the coordination and alignment of input from various teams—is a key responsibility of this role.
* Given the ongoing growth of SMBC Bank EU, it is vital to maintain continuous communication on Compliance matters, particularly with the Front Office (First Line of Defence) and Compliance staff across EMEA. To enhance and tailor this communication, the job holder will work closely with existing EMEA functions and act as a key contact for Compliance-related communication and reporting within SMBC EU and towards Group staff.
* The job holder is expected to continuously improve processes, introduce more tailored and effective communication, and, where possible, automate workflows. Additionally, the role will support the implementation of an enhanced quantitative KPI and KRI framework. Close collaboration with offices across EMEA will be essential to ensure consistency and effectiveness in reporting and communication.
Business Area
* The job holder will be a member of the SMBC EU Compliance Business Management Group, providing support on Compliance and Financial Crime-related legal and regulatory obligations to which the Bank is subject.
* The Compliance function is responsible for ensuring that senior stakeholders—particularly the EU Executive Board and EU Supervisory Board—are adequately informed on Compliance and Anti-Financial Crime matters to enable effective risk management. In addition, the Bank must operate dedicated Committees and communicate Compliance and Anti-Financial Crime topics to a broader audience.
* Furthermore, clear and timely internal communication on regulatory changes, organisational developments, and operational updates is essential to ensure that staff within Compliance and across EMEA are well-informed.
* As SMBC EU and SMBC EMEA experience significant growth and transformation, the Business Management team plays a key role in steering change initiatives, managing projects, and ensuring appropriate departmental organisation.
* The job holder will actively support all of the above activities, contributing to effective governance, communication, and operational excellence within the Compliance function.
Position Description
* Main interfaces/relationships: EU Business Manager & EU Business Management Group, EMEA Business Management Team, EU Head of Anti-Financial Crime, EU Head of Central Compliance, EMEA Head of Monitoring, EU Compliance Team Heads, Branch Compliance Officers, EMEA Compliance SMEs
* Primary Remit: Actively support the timely and high-quality preparation of Compliance reporting for key stakeholders, including the Executive Board, and coordinate EU Group Compliance reporting activities between SMBC EU branches and subsidiaries. The job holder is expected to continuously improve and, where possible, automate reporting processes, and contribute to the implementation of an enhanced quantitative KPI and KRI framework.
* Secondary Remit: Communicate EU Compliance changes and activities on behalf of the Head of Compliance / EU Group MLRO (or other EMEA Compliance Executives) to all SMBC EU or EMEA staff, in close collaboration with the EMEA Training and Communications team. The job holder should introduce more tailored and effective communication methods and ensure consistent messaging across offices in EMEA.
* Third Remit – Project & Operations Support: Provide active support for Compliance-related projects and change initiatives, including organisational improvements and process enhancements. This involves close collaboration with offices across EMEA to ensure alignment, effective implementation, and successful delivery of strategic objectives.
Accountabilities and Responsibilities
Compliance Reporting
* Organise and deliver periodic reports to the Executive Board, Supervisory Board, and other management bodies, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
* Coordinate reporting flows between SMBC EU branches, subsidiaries, SMBC London, and SMBC Tokyo, including KPI, KRI, and KQI for EU Group oversight.
* Arrange and support Compliance committees and meetings, liaising with senior staff and internal/EMEA stakeholders.
* Maintain documentation of reports, committees, and meetings in line with internal policies (e.g., four-eyes principle, minutes, approvals).
* Review incoming reports at a high level, escalate potential issues, and act as a key contact for audit requests related to reporting and communication.
* Monitor reporting structures and drive process improvements, automation, and simplification in collaboration with the Business Manager.
* Ensure compliance with Head Office reporting requirements and implement changes as needed.
Internal Communication
* Facilitate clear, tailored communication of compliance policy changes, updates, and guidelines to all relevant stakeholders, in close collaboration with EMEA Compliance teams.
* Support continuous improvement of communication methods to ensure consistency across EMEA offices.
Compliance Projects & Deparmental Organisation
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams on compliance initiatives, organisational matters (such as Outsourcing, Head-Count and Budget Planning) and change projects aimed at strengthening the bank’s compliance framework.
* Support the implementation of an enhanced quantitative KPI and KRI framework to improve risk monitoring and management.
* Assist with departmental organisational matters, including governance, steering, and resource planning to ensure effective structure and oversight.
* Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including automation and simplification of workflows, to increase efficiency and accuracy.
* Work closely with offices across EMEA to ensure alignment and consistency in project delivery and compliance standards.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications
* University Degree
* Ideally, experience in banking or securities companies
* Excellent English skills, Good German language skills desirable
* Very strong skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams, Sharepoint,)
* Ability to independently develop high-quality and well-structured presentations (Power Point)
* Good communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex compliance concepts to non-specialists.
* Strong written and verbal communicator, able to articulate and prepare detailed rationale
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
* Detail-oriented and analytical mindset, with a strong focus on accuracy
* High ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism
* Inquisitive, motivated and highly trustworthy with an ability to work with the minimum of direct supervision
The role holder will be required to manage, collate, analyse and summarise a large amount of complex data working in time sensitive situations where attention to detail is critical whilst effectively managing conflicting demands and expectations placed upon them.
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!!
We value the uniqueness of professional and personal, backgrounds and perspectives as they play a vital role in continuing our sustainable growth as an organisation. If you’re in need of reasonable adjustment to the recruitment process due to disability or long-term condition, just let your recruiter know.