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 $203,000.00 and $230,000.00. 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 Finance Enterprise Data Management Director (FEDMD) candidate assists the Enterprise Data Management Executive in implementing the organization's data governance strategic plan across the Finance Community in the Americas Division. The role will support the Finance organization's business data needs across various Finance domains (e.g., treasury, funds transfer pricing; capital management, liquidity, stress testing, profitability analysis, fnancial reporting, Volcker reporting, and regulatory reporting: FRY-9C, FFIEC 009, FRY-11, FRY-15, FFIEC 002, FR 2052a, CCAR FRY-14s reports (M/Q/A) FFIEC 101/102, etc.. The FEDMD will ensure that all stakeholders adhere and comply with SMBC’s data management policies, framework, processes, standards, corporate and business policies, regulations, supervisory requirements and expectations under a Federated Operating model structure.

Scope

The FEDMD role is part of a team established by the Enterprise Data Governance Program. It focuses on agreed upon enterprise data scope, ensuring the data governance lifecycle phases are methodically adopted and functioning to fulfill related requirements. The FEDMD will support the Finance organization's data needs and will ensure that all stakeholders adhere to SMBC’s data management as well as other key corporate policies. The FEDMD will make sure alignment with the overall data governance frameworks, processes, procedures, standards, reporting requirements and ensure that the Finance area verticals and domains (i.e., treasury, funds transfer pricing; capital management, liquidity, stress testing, profitability analysis, fnancial reporting, Volcker reporting, and regulatory reporting (FRY-9C, FFIEC 009, FRY-11, FRY-15, FFIEC 002, FR 2052a, CCAR FRY-14s reports (M/Q/A) FFIEC 101/102, etc) meet all data requirements for processing, business and regulatory reporting requirements and expectations. The FEDMD will act as the key liaison contact on all things data and will help run data management activities, prioritize and centrally coordinate tactical and strategic efforts, key projects and maintain data documentation for the processes oversee. Ensure that data quality issues and exceptions are promptly and accurately captured and documented, prioritized, root causes are identified, and fixes are timely implemented and supported by adequate supporting documentations and approvals as per established standards. The FEDMD will provide critical information necessary to identify trends in the data quality issues/exceptions captured and prepare analysis reports for management and senior management

A successful FEDMD candidate for this position must possess both a deep and wide background exposure in the finance, products and finance data (e.g., key data elements identification, data traceability/lineage & Data quality & issue management), treasury, funds transfer pricing; capital management, liquidity, stress testing, profitability analysis, fnancial reporting, Volcker reporting, and regulatory reporting: FRY-9C, FFIEC 009, FRY-11, FRY-15, FFIEC 002, FR 2052a, CCAR FRY-14s reports (M/Q/A) FFIEC 101/102, etc.. The canditate for the FEDMD position should demonstrate knowledge of the respective risk and regulatory reporting rules and requirements, supervisory letters and guidances and transactional and market related data. The FEDMD should have a strong grasp of master data management, experience in data quality validation and attestations, lineage tools, project management methodologies and tools. Their background in finance should include: general ledger, financial consolidation, financial pronouncements and controls, developing remediation plans for regulatory and internal audit mandates.

Role Objectives

•Manages and leads multiple programs a cross functional team of data analysts and/or contractors in implementing and maimtaing a robust data governance structure to bolster the finance' framework

•Prioritizes data requirements, performs project planning activities and seeks diverse points of view for optimal data solutions

•Works with business to define key data elements used in products, regulatory reporting (e.g., FRY-9C, FFIEC 009, FRY-11, FRY-15, FFIEC 002 etc.), liquidity (FR 2052a), stress testing, transfer pricing, financial planning & analyis activities

•Comprehensive analysis of data or new requirements for the preparation of regulatory reports and efforts to consolidate data into centralized data warehouses and pinpoint risk trends

• Coordinates monitors escalates and remediates data quality and exception issues working with the business and liaising with technology partners

• Drives issue remediation and coordinates with the business to remediate data quality, regulatory, internal audit and management self-identified issues

• Works with our technology partners to implement best practices and innovative techonology solutions necessary to support the data governance program

• Stays updated on changes in regulations (e.g., Basel II.5/III, Risk-Based Capital Guidelines: Market Risk; CCAR, liquidity etc.) and industry best practices related to finance, liqudity, capital management, regulatory reporting and helps translate regulatory rules & requirements into data policies, rules and standards

• Understands all aspects of data governance policy, framework(s) and other key data governance standards and procedures including but not limited to data lineage, metadata, data quality, data remediation, and isue mnagement to serve as a CDO-aligned thought leader

• Develops key metrics, scorecards, dashboards and visualization tools to effectively communicate risk information to Chief Data Office and senior management

• Work across Data Management Executives, Local Data Officers, Data Stewards and Data Owners to properly govern data, ensuring consistent use of fit for purpose data.

• Posesses strong communication (oral and written) and presentation skills and delivers presentations & related materials to business, technical and executive teams

Qualifications and Skills

• BS/BA, Master’s degree preferred: MBA or MA/MS in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Management Information Systems or related field from an accredited university

• Proven 10+ years of relevant experience in finance, products and finance data (e.g., key data elements identification, data traceability/lineage & Data quality & issue management), treasury, liquidity & reporting, stress testing, capital management, product control and managerial & regulatory reporting areas specifically around (e.g., FRY-9C, FFIEC 009, FRY-11, FRY-15, FFIEC 002, FR 2052a, CCAR FRY-14s reports (M/Q/A) , Basel (FFIEC 101/102), Volcker etc.).

• Understanding of data management & governance, needed for a robust finance, treasury, liquidity and regulatory reporting data program. Strong analytical and and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and identify key insights, acting as a visionary on data management. Experience in finance data requirements, data quality rules, data issues and financial platform implementations. Self-motivated with the ability to make decisions in absence of detailed instructions. Proficiency in data analysis tools and software, such as Excel, SQL, and financial management platforms.

• Broad understanding of current regulatory environment covering BCBS 239, ECB's Guide on effective risk data aggregation and risk reporting, Part 30 and other regulatory requirements related with data is preferred ((Liquidity; Stress Testing; FRY-9C, FFIEC 009, FRY-11, FRY-15, FFIEC 002, FR 2052a, CCAR FRY-14s reports (M/Q/A) , Basel (FFIEC 101/102), Volcker etc.) reporting requirements and Regulatory Capital Management.

• A good understanding of the financial services industry, products, and data is necessary. Solid understanding of advanced financial/accounting and risk management principals, rules, regulatory requirements and guidance, operations and reporting related requirements and practices across all finance areas.

• Expertise and knowledge of project management methodology/SDLC/Agile etc., processes in IT or financial services environments

• Data analysis skills with the capability of identifying data quality issues, risks, root causes and correlating those issues with data specifications, rules and offer/facilitate recommendation for remediation plan solutions

• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate information to technical and non-technical audiences

• Posesses a results-oriented attitude and can lead in an independent and collaborative manner

• Knowledge of data governance tools and platforms e.g., Collibra

• Team-oriented player with excellent listening, interpersonal and written communication skills. Ability to work in a cross-functional, fast paced Risk & Finance environment.

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.

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.