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 Fixed Income Securities Finance Business Manager - Vice President for our Global Markets Department, Securities Finance Group to join our team.

The role's responsibility is to partake a crucial role in Business Management team in Securities Finance under rapidly growing business with numbers of initiatives underway. It should own the desk-level roadmap of all the initiatives and well coordinate with the line manager in Business Management team and heads of Securities Finance Group to support the group achieve its revenue and profit goals.

Business Area

Fixed Income Securities Finance within Sales and Trading that mainly conducts repo transactions. More to expand in outright trading products, lending products, and swaps.

Position Description

This is a VP level position within the EMEA Securities Financing Group (SFG) reporting to the SFG business manager.

Role Essentials
• Support the definition and execution of the product roadmap, aligned to the overall S&T strategy.
• Collaborate with global teams and business partners to ensure alignment and effective delivery.
• Champion efficiency of Securities Financing products through driving sustainability and operational efficiency across the combined technology estate.
• Engage confidently with senior management, providing clear, structured updates on priorities, progress, and delivery.

Ideally the candidate requires
• Strong understanding of repo and securities lending products, market structure, regulatory frameworks, trading technologies, and key industry vendors.
• Proven experience developing and maintaining multi year product roadmaps, crafting robust business cases and socialising product vision with senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with Technology, Operations, Risk, Legal, Compliance and other control functions to shape solutions, manage constraints and deliver to market.
• Ability to translate trading desk requirements into clear technology deliverables and influence cross functional teams.

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 https://www.smbcgroup.com/emea/careers

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