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 $85,000.00 and $100,000.00. 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 Fund Finance Portfolio Management Analyst position falls within SMBC's Credit Portfolio Management ("CPM") vertical, and supports the Bank's Fund Finance Solutions Department ("FFSD"). While the Analyst will have the opportunity to assist with a myriad of different PM functions, the primary responsibility is overseeing FFSD's Loan Approval process, a critical control designed to prevent client over advances.



In addition to developing a strong technical knowledge base around portfolio management, the analyst will develop a deep understanding of multiple fund finance products, centered around the core subscription finance offering. The Analyst will also learn banking best practices and industry trends/developments from a market-leading Fund Finance team.



The ideal candidate would have an interest in developing a career in banking with a focus on portfolio management. The candidate would be eager to join a highly competitive team in one of the fastest-growing areas of finance.




Role Objectives: Delivery




Role Objectives:

• Responsible for ensuring borrowing availability on subscription secured and NAV facilities and approving draw requests from clients


• Reconcile collateral values supplied by clients vs the last known values within FFSD's collateral management database


• Place and manage facility blocks in the event of collateral shortfalls


• Liaise with and escalate issues to deal coverage and loan operations teams


• Help prepare internal and external presentations for senior stakeholders and regulatory bodies

Qualifications and Skills




Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field


• Knowledge of basic corporate finance, banking, and accounting


• Familiarity with corporate banking, bank regulations, risk and compliance factors and regulatory matters a plus

Required Skills/Abilities

• Inherent pride in one's work


• Impeccable attention to detail


• Desire for continued learning


• Experience in Microsoft product suite, especially excel


• Strong written and oral communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively with all levels across the organization


• Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively to meet strict and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment


• Highly collaborative and flexible in a team and client environment and ability to form good relationships with related parties

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. 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.



SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at accommodations@smbcgroup.com.