SMBC 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 MANUBANK, 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 $158,000.00 and $190,000.00. 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

Advise business unit leads on standards and practices dictating the input and utilization of corporate data, and support the development of procedures necessary to implement policy. Audit corporate data sources to confirm data accuracy and quality. Plan and manage data storage structures focused on eliminating data redundancy and integration of data systems.

Role Objectives: Delivery

Advise business unit leads on standards and practices dictating the input and utilization of corporate data, and support the development of procedures necessary to implement policy. Create documentation such as data dictionaries and relational tables that dictate the structure and linkage of data within the organization, and approve updates and changes. Audit corporate data sources to confirm data accuracy and quality. Run and analyze reports on compliance with data standards to inform updates to the firm's policies and procedures. Plan and manage data storage structures focused on eliminating data redundancy and integration of data systems to prevent siloing of data.

Role Objectives: Interpersonal

Partner with compliance colleagues to audit data retention and access policies to ensure they meet regulatory standards and conform to corporate risk management guidelines. Collaborate with IT systems and database administrators to design data structures that meet objectives for security, integration and retention of data. Work with business unit leads to establish data input and usage policies and procedures. Coordinate training of employees in the correct application of data standards. Engage with application development team to create tools and automate processes that ensure data accuracy, apply correct standardization to support data integration, and create systems to enable efficient querying and use of corporate data.

Role Objectives: Expertise

Display comprehensive knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry best practices for data governance. Demonstrate advanced expertise in data storage systems, integration tools, quality controls, and data management strategies. Possess understanding of corporate data sources, implementations and business operations utilizing data systems to inform the recommendation of best practices and standards. Exhibit ability to coordinate data initiatives across multiple teams to ensure adherence to best practices and meet data governance objectives.

Qualifications and Skills

Recommended years of experience: 7

Additional Requirements

D&I Commitment

Responsible for fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, holding leaders accountable for creating an inclusive environment through awareness and practice of equity in recruiting, developing, and promoting diverse talent.

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. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA-registered roles for which in-office attendance for the entire workweek is required.

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.