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.
You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.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
Is the next step in your career at SMBC Group EMEA? We’re looking for a CPD Business Analyst professional to join the wider Compliance Solutions and Technology Strategy function.
The Compliance Solutions and Technology Strategy Team supports the conception and implementation work of CPD Change initiatives and has a strong focus to deliver full solutions including business, process, data and system perspective. The team is in strong contact with CPD SME stakeholders, IT architects, the developers and the data management units. The team oversees delivery of CPD change activities including process automation, key regulatory changes, oversight of the frameworks that enable understanding of regulatory obligations.
Position Description
- Responsible for in depth review of requirements, process flows, system architect
- Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, analyse current-state inefficiencies, and identify automation opportunities
- Produce clear and comprehensive documentation, including:
- • “As-is” and “To-be” process maps
- • Workflow diagrams and automation roadmaps
- • Delivery plans and solution documentation
- Facilitate workshops, stakeholder meetings, and sprint planning sessions
- Assist in testing, training, and rollout of new CPD change initiatives and processes automations
- Assist in completion and tracking of key deliverables within Compliance Solutions and Technology Forum, maintaining efficient and appropriate governance to enable successful outcomes.
- Support CPD Solutions and Technology Strategy Team in the review and assessment of key EMEA CPD Change Initiatives, process automation and cost benefit analysis templates.
- Monitor change initiatives progress and facilitate all project communications and applicable management reporting
- Highlight and escalate key blockers to CPD Solutions Stakeholders for decision-making
The candidate will have:
- Educated to degree level (with a relevant degree) and a professional qualification(s) in financial crime.
- Good verbal and written communication skills (essential);
- Ability to work independently with a team spirit and proactive mind-set (essential);
- Articulate and able to apply new skills effectively (essential);
- Able to multi-task and prioritise multiple projects (essential);
- Able to build relationships and rapport with stakeholders (essential);
- Good command of the Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio and other Microsoft Office products (essential);
- Experience in an international banking environment (preferred);
- Experience in process change, project management or reporting (preferred);
- Good understanding of the applicable laws and regulation to banking and securities industry in UK as well as EMEA (preferred); and
- Understanding of the products and services offered by SMBC BI (preferred).
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
So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today!!
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. xwzovoh We’ll ensure reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process are offered due to a disability or long-term condition whenever requested.
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