Paris-Based VP, GFIG Coverage & Relationships

SMBC Group; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive leave

Private medical insurance

Life and invalidity insurance

Learning & development

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

SMBC Group EMEA in Paris is seeking a Vice President for GFIG Coverage – Relationship Management to expand the Financial Institutions footprint across Southern and Eastern Europe, with emphasis on Spain and Italy. You will develop client relationships, originate multi-product opportunities, and coordinate execution with global teams.

The role requires leading client coverage for selected names, ensuring risk oversight, and traveling within the EU as needed.

Qualifications

• Significant experience (6–8 years minimum) in FI coverage, relationship management or related client-facing roles.
• Strong knowledge of banks, broker-dealers, and non-bank FI clients is preferred.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of French/Spanish/Italian is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key EU-based contact for an assigned portfolio of banks and FI clients in Southern and Eastern Europe.
• Lead or support relationship management, origination of opportunities, and client strategy implementation.
• Coordinate lending, multi-product opportunities, and credit oversight with cross-functional teams.
• Prepare client materials and support senior management meetings and events.
• Develop junior colleagues and contribute to team objectives.

Skills

Financial Institutions coverage

Relationship management

Corporate & Investment Banking

Client-facing

Education

Degree in Finance/Economics/Business

Job description

SMBC Group EMEA in Paris is seeking a Vice President for GFIG Coverage – Relationship Management to expand the Financial Institutions footprint across Southern and Eastern Europe, with emphasis on Spain and Italy. You will develop client relationships, originate multi-product opportunities, and coordinate execution with global teams.

The role requires leading client coverage for selected names, ensuring risk oversight, and traveling within the EU as needed.