Lead Analyst Developer - Vice President

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.

SMBC has an internally built bespoke middle office system to facilitate trading activities. A role has arisen in the team to work on the initiative of moving the current platform to a cutting-edge SOLID framework.

Software Development - Risk Technology Team

The risk development team is primarily responsible for the monitoring of market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk etc. We have a portfolio of projects and BAU work to enable business growth.

Position Description

This role will perform at a senior level to develop new software to meet business requirements and take the technology stack forward. The company has moved forward with cloud technology. The deliverables will also include cloud-enabled applications.

Key Skills & Abilities

• Experience with developing web apps with ASP.Net Core (C#).
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs, and microservices architecture.
• Experience with relational databases and SQL.
• Experience of Azure cloud adoption, understanding of Azure Functions, Logic Apps, App Services, Azure Service Bus.
• Experience of Azure DevOps is an advantage.
• Proven experience of design and implementing micro-services architectures.
• Knowledge of financial markets and securities products. Experience in market risk and post-trade settlement processing will be an advantage.
• Ability to analyse information, understand business needs & requirements and derive the best possible systems solution.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to people with varying levels of technical knowledge.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements.
• Good work ethic, with a focus on meeting deadlines and objectives.

Specific Experience and Qualifications

• Undergraduate level knowledge of computer science fundamentals.
• Track record of successfully delivering software development projects.
• Experience supporting live systems.
• Experience in financial risk systems in investment banking.
• Experience in the latest data platforms is an advantage.

Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Driving Change
• Driving Results
• Embraces Diversity
• Enterprise Leadership
• Judgement and Decision Making
• Risk Management
• 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-being 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 well-being, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance.
• Various policies to support your mental well-being, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services.
• Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities.
• Ambitious remuneration package.

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. We’ll ensure reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process are offered due to a disability or long-term condition whenever requested.