Corporate Compliance Program Governance

 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 $138,000.00 and $185,000.00. 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

SMBC is seeking a Vice President to join the Compliance Governance team of SMBC Americas Division. This role contributes to the overall success of the Compliance Department by assisting with key processes to support effective operation of the department. Responsibilities for this position include supporting development and tracking of an Annual Compliance Plan, reviewing and maintaining Compliance charters and Compliance governance documents, managing headcount reporting, and assisting with Compliance staffing and budget planning. This role provides extensive exposure to diverse business lines and corporate functions, making it an excellent opportunity for career growth and professional development. This role will report into the Director of Compliance Governance.

Role Objectives

• Support development of the Annual Compliance Plan and the identification of strategic Compliance priorities in consultation with Compliance Department senior staff.
• Track Annual Compliance Plan progress and prepare management reporting, including a year-end update.
• Review committee and working group charters as part of annual refresh and assist teams with establishing new forums, as needed.
• Draft and update procedures to ensure that key governance processes are documented. 
• Maintain organizational charts of the department and track open roles.
• Produce headcount and hiring metrics to support efficient decision-making around staffing.
• Submit monthly reporting to Finance and Head Office on headcount forecasting.
• Identify opportunities to optimize and automate current processes for headcount tracking.
• Support the annual Staffing Needs Assessment exercise to evaluate current resources, including assisting with data collection and analysis, collaborating with stakeholders and preparing initial and final results for presentation to Compliance management.
• Facilitate the annual budget process to identify expenses for the year in consideration of key risk areas, new initiatives, and overall Compliance strategy.
• Provide support on ad hoc assignments, as necessary.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in financial services.
• Prior experience working in the compliance department of a large U.S. or foreign bank preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required, with advanced degree in Business Management, Accounting or related field preferred.
• Excellent project management skills and a proven track record of successfully managing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Highly detail-oriented and ability to manage large volumes of information.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Time management skills, including the ability to prioritize and allot time across different tasks.
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to work with and support colleagues. 
• Proficiency required in Excel (pivot table and reporting, power pivot, advanced conditional format