VP, Risk Management

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. 1LoD’s first point of contact for all financial-crime related matters arising from SMBC EMEA’s business divisions
~ Core responsibilities will include identifying, understanding, and managing the financial crime-specific risks of products, transactions, and customers
~ Expert knowledge and working experience of trade and export finance products, emerging markets and commodity financing preferred
~ Proactively enhance the anti-financial crime control framework across 1LoD & 2LoD
~ Ability to identify, resolve and escalate, as appropriate, all financial crime-related risks & issues to senior management and relevant governance committees

Provide the EMEA region with advice and guidance on the financial crime risk(s) of transactions, clients, other business etc.
To identify and deliver enhancements to the financial crime framework.
Conduct financial crime-specific assessments of individuals, corporate entities, business sectors, countries, products etc.
Ensure that management information is accurately obtained and analysed to help assess and understand the bank’s financial crime risk profile.

Understanding and practical ability to apply the management of financial crime risks in the context of a corporate / investment bank
Inquisitive, motivated and highly trustworthy with an ability to work with minimal direct supervision, experienced in dealing with highly confidential material
Thorough understanding of corporate / investment bank products & services
Strong ability to appropriately prioritise tasks in a high-risk environment
An International Compliance Association or other recognised professional qualification in financial crime
Ability to act as financial crime SME on behalf of CPD-FCG
Knowledge of the wider financial crime landscape – UK and global

Embraces Diversity
Risk Management
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. 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.
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