Sales Analyst

SMBC Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SMBC Group is seeking a Sales Analyst in New York to support marketing and customer functions within the Global Markets and Treasury Department. The ideal candidate will have experience in financial services, business fluency in English and Japanese, and knowledge of Foreign Exchange and Fixed Income products.

This role includes complying with regulations, servicing customers, and collaborating with various departments. SMBC offers a competitive salary range of $85,000 to $110,000, along with a hybrid workforce model.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant experience in Financial Services, Banking, Trading and Lending preferred.
• Fluency in English and Japanese is required.
• Functional knowledge of U.S. regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all FRB, State and Federal regulations.
• Service SMBC's FX and Money Market customers.
• Interact with customers to understand their needs.

Skills

Financial Services experience

Business fluency in English

Business fluency in Japanese

Knowledge of Foreign Exchange products

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Company Overview

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 $110,000.00. 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.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Treasury Customer Section Co-Chief, Global Markets and Treasury Department Americas Division-Marketing Group, the Sales Analyst provides support for marketing and customer support functions.

Scope

Within the Global Markets and Treasury Department Americas Division-Marketing Group, the Sales Analyst role is transaction oriented and typically has limited participation in strategic decision-making. Consults in both English and Japanese, with senior management on complex transactions and related issues.

Role Objectives

• Complies with all FRB, State and Federal regulations.
• Service SMBC's FX and Money Market customers in North America, Japan and Latin America as needed.
• Interact with customers to understand their needs and concerns and communicate feedback to desk; increase frequency and substance of client communications with the business (conference calls, in-person meetings).
• Interact with other SMBC departments including Corporate Banking, Settlement and Operations, Tax, and Legal to ensure a high level of communication and collaboration in both English and Japanese.
• Transact Money Market and FX transactions via phone, email, and e-platforms.
• Support colleagues as needed.

Qualifications and Skills

• Work Experience: 0-2 years of relevant experience in Financial Services, Banking, Trading and Lending preferred
• Business fluency in the following language(s) is required: English, Japanese
• Functional knowledge and understanding of U.S. regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of Foreign Exchange and Fixed Income products including technical analysis.
• Knowledge of global economic releases, market movement, market flows and economic impact.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to successfully work with customers, traders and colleagues in both English and Japanese.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and appreciation of the need for follow-up.
• Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment

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 [e-mail].