SFD - Export and Development Solutions - AVP

SMBC Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible leave

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Mental health support

Learning & development

Job summary

SMBC Group is seeking an Assistant Vice President for Export Development Solutions in London. The role focuses on origination, execution and distribution of transactions with Export Credit Agencies, DFIs and MDBs, under guidance from senior team members.

It requires strong analytical skills and effective communication, with travel within the EMEA region expected. The team supports the origination, execution and distribution of transactions, and the candidate will work with VP and Director level

Qualifications

• Experience in Export Credit Agency (ECA) financing and related structures.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across interfaces with clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of transactions and marketing activities for ECA-related deals.
• Review financial statements, models and due diligence materials.
• Interact with Credit, Syndications, Operations and clients to advance deals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

ECA financing experience

Job description

SFD - Export and Development Solutions - AVP

11 Oct 2026

London, LND, GB, EC2M 2AT

SMBC: A trusted partner for the long term

Here at SMBC Group, we want to help you find the next step in your career so read on to discover if this opportunity is the one for you. We like to recognise potential in our people, so we welcome your application even when your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description. Whilst we’ll always strive to be better, we’re proud of our inclusive culture, and encourage our applicants and colleagues to be their authentic, unique selves.

Who we are

United by a sense of purpose towards our customers – to be a trusted partner for the long-term – and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future.

Role Summary

We're looking for a Assistant Vice President for our Export Development Solutions to join our team.

The team is responsible for the origination, execution and distribution of the transaction with Export Credit Agency (ECA), Development Finance Institution (DFI) and Multilateral Development Banks (MDB).

This role is expected to support the team under guidance by senior members of the team while directly supporting VP and Director level positions.

The candidate is prefered to have relevant experience in ECA financing, good at communication.

The anticipated salary range for this role is£76,000 - £114,000, with the final offer determined based on the candidate’s skills, experience, role scope, location, and relevant market factors. In addition to base salary, the role may be eligible for a discretionary incentive award and a competitive benefits package, including core benefits such as pension provision

Business Area

Origination, execution and distribution of the transaction with Export Credit Agency (ECA), Development Finance Instituion (DFI) and Multilateral Development Banks (MDB).

Position Description

• The role of the AVP exists to provide support in the execution of transactions as well as marketing activities and origination of new business.
• The role requires strong analytical skills and will involve the review and analysis of information including customer financial statements, financial models, due diligence and legal documentation.
• The role also requires strong communication skills as there will various interfaces both within the organisation (Credit,Syndications,Operations etc) as well as externally including some client facing dealing.
• Main tasks includesupporting the communication with customers including pitching our ideas, preparation of marketing materials, credit applications and associated administration work, supporting distribution activities within the bank's overall O&D program.
• The role will include a requirement to travel within the EMEA region to meet clients, ECAs, exporters and other relevant stakeholders in support of the existing business, as well as marketing, structuring and executing the new transactions.

Customer Focus

Driving Change

Driving Results

Judgement and Decision Making

Strategic and Visionary

Trust and Integrity

What we offer

For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it’s only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-bring and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks.

As an employee of SMBC you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you:

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Competitive paid leave days
• Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance
• Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
• Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities

We recognise our role as a bank to support social change and welcome all applications, including those from groups often under-represented in financial services. We value the uniqueness of professional and personal, backgrounds and perspectives as they play a vital role in continuing the sustainable growth of our organisation. We’ll ensure reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process are offered due to a disability or long-term condition whenever requested.

We are committed to transparent and equitable pay practices. Compensation is determined using objective criteria, including skills, experience, and role responsibilities, and applied consistently throughout our recruitment processes. We do not request candidates' pay history and are committed to preventing unjustified pay disparities.

About SMBC

A trusted partner for the long term
United by a sense of purpose towards our customers - to be a trusted partner for the long-term - and our universal banking platform in EMEA, we deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers, including corporate, structured and trade finance, leveraged finance, loan market and treasury products. We can also provide investment banking and advisory services and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets.
Find out more about what we do and who we are at https://www.smbcgroup.com/emea/careers