Credit & Operational Risk Management IT - Director (London Area)

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 This new position is for an experienced Technology Manager & Engineering Lead for SMBC EMEA Risk Management domain with the initial focus on Credit, Operations and Non-Financial Risk Types. The applicant needs to demonstrate their understanding of corporate and investment banking products, processes and risk management disciplines and a hands on delivery track record of designing and implementing modern technology and data solutions compliant with relevant regulations and following DevSecOps and Agile principles. This role requires a mature Risk Technology professional who will work collaboratively with SMBC IT, Risk Management, Data Management, Front Office and others areas, and play an active leadership role within EMEA Cross-Product Platforms Technology team. Business Area EMEA Risk Management Technology team is part of the wider Cross-Product Platforms IT function under EMEA CIO. The key stakeholders of the Risk Technology team are EMEA Risk Managers (2nd Line of Defense), Credit and Front Office teams. Position Description The role holder will be responsible for: IT Product/Platform/Application/Service Ownership for Credit, Operational and other Non-Financial Risk Systems used across the whole of SMBC group operating in EMEA region. Design, Delivery and Provision of EMEA Risk IT in-house systems (platforms and applications) and vendor software solutions including the integration of these solution into the SMBC infrastructure meeting SMBC internal policies, standards and controls. Line management and matrix management of Business, Data and Technical Analysts, Developers and other IT staff responsible for design, build, testing, implementation and production support of Risk IT solutions for different Risk Types e.g. Credit, Operational, Model, other non-Financial Risks Collaboration and input into the delivery of Market, Liquidity, Counterparty Risk solutions used across all EMEA entities and branches Management of relationships with external third-party vendors and other internal SMBC IT teams to deliver technology architecture and integration in line with EMEA and Global IT and Data strategy from Risk Management Domain perspective