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Form of workSMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and 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, which is 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 Rail Services LLC, Manufacturers Bank, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.
The anticipated salary range for this role is between $105,000.00 and $115,000.00. The specific salary offered to an applicant will be based on their individual qualifications, experiences, and an analysis of the current compensation paid in their geography and the market for similar roles at the time of hire. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees.
Role Description
Provide analytical support for the execution and origination of Equity Capital Markets to support our Japan corporate banking franchise, specifically ECM.
Role Objectives
The job responsibilities are described herein:
- Work closely with the equity syndicate professionals through the execution of Japanese offerings.
- Generate and maintain client target lists and assist with special ad-hoc projects and initiatives as assigned.
- During an offering, interact with sales and sales trading for roadshow arrangements as well as feedback from meetings and color on indications of interest. Share information with the senior team members in a timely manner.
- For meeting arrangements provide details to corporate access team and prepare daily updates for Global Syndicate members.
- Undertake analytics related to specific sectors and regions as well as stay abreast of current market conditions.
- Utilize a variety of internal IT systems, including compliance, database tracking systems, etc. for reporting offering information to internal stakeholders.
- Provide weekly reports on ECM market conditions.
- Build and maintain a strong working relationship with sales, sales traders and global equity syndicate colleagues.
- Assist in the preparation of underwriting commitment documentation for US equity offerings.
Qualifications and Skills
- Experience in Japan equities and equity financing. Ability to manage several projects at once and work effectively as an individual contributor and as part of a team.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, ability to synthesize large amounts of information, analyze risk and identify mitigating factors.
- Demonstrates a high degree of attention to detail and an ability to complete work accurately and in a timely manner against strict deadlines.
- Works well in a culturally diverse and team-oriented environment. Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and an interest in continuous learning.
- Ability to organize thoughts and clearly articulate points and provide summaries and explanations of transactions, orally or in writing in a persuasive and organized manner to management or other internal departments.
Work Experience:
2 to 5 years of specialized experience in Financial Services
Education:
Required: BA / BS
Preferred: MA / MS / MBA
Licenses: 79 & 63 Required
Additional Requirements
SMBC's employees participate in a hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. SMBC provides reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at accommodations@smbcgroup.com.
