Fund Finance Solutions - Credit Control, Analyst

 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 $69,000.00 and $85,000.00. 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

The Credit Control team in the Fund Finance Solutions Department is hiring an Analyst. This role is largely operational and is designed to create efficiency within the current day to day responsibilities of the team.  The ideal candidate is not defined by their education or work experience, but their ability to learn new skills and concepts fast, self-motivation, problem solving skills, can-do attitude. Ability to work as part of a team and effectively communicate with team members is crucial, as every task in Credit Control is intertwined. 
 

Role Objectives

• Perform data input and verification for various databases used by the team, and update these on periodic basis
• Find data and evidence from various sources including but not limited to legal documents
• Accurately spread financial information into bank’s template according to provided guidelines, and upload financial information into bank’s system
• Accurately input the data into the bank’s credit system and process the application according to guidelines
• Provide workflow support by monitoring group email, logging and notifying team of new requests, gathering and organizing required files for review
• Fill out various required forms and finalize package for underwriting
• Perform regular and ad hoc tasks

Qualifications and Skills

• Fast learner who demonstrates high degree of problem-solving skills
• Must be able to handle large volume of data input and repetitive tasks
• Impeccable attention to detail and sense of urgency to meet deadlines
• Must be able to communicate and develop rapport with team members and other stakeholders
• Willingness to adapt to the ever-changing bank environment
• Appreciation for operational excellence being the driving factor for a successful direct lending business
• Team player who does not view any task as being too big, or too small
• Bachelors Degree 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.