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 atSMBC Group EMEA? We're looking for a External Data Compliance Specialist to join the External Data team in the Data Office. The External Data Compliance Specialist plays a central role in ensuring that the organisation's use of external and market data remains compliant, efficient, and aligned with contractual, regulatory, and vendor obligations. The role provides oversight and subject-matter expertise across licensing, reporting, entitlements, and consumption practices, ensuring the firm meets its obligations to exchanges, data vendors, and internal governance standards. A key part of the position is educating and advising business and technology teams to help them understand their obligations, make informed decisions, and embed compliant usage into day-to-day workflows. We are looking for someone with: Strong knowledge of exchange and market-data licensing models , including usage rights, redistribution restrictions, reporting rules, entitlements, and commercial implications. Proven experience in market-data compliance within financial services, including hands-on involvement with audits, data-usage assessments, or entitlement reviews. Ability to interpret, assess, and communicate complex licence terms and apply them to business workflows, systems, and change initiatives. Demonstrated ability to identify compliance risks , assess materiality, recommend remediation, and ensure timely follow-through. Exposure to transformation programmes or system changes impacting market-data usage Excellent communication and influencing skills, with experience advising front-office, technology and working with procurement and legal stakeholders. Familiarity with data governance principles Experience identifying opportunities for cost optimisation and alternative sourcing. Business Area Established in 2022, the EMEA Data Office oversees building out the Bank's data management capabilities across all EMEA entities (including Securities and Banking subsidiaries) and sits in our Operations function. The team is primarily based in London and additionally has a presence in Frankfurt and Abu Dhabi, with the appointment of a Local Data Officer for our EU AG entity in 2024. The Data Office initially concentrated on building foundational governance through improved data architecture, data management and data quality and has now grown to include a broader suite of capabilities includingstrategy
External Data Compliance Specialist - SMBC
