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SMBC Group

Global Markets Business Manager, Associate

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Job Description

Role Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our Global Markets team as a Front Office Business Manager. This role is instrumental in supporting strategic initiatives, driving operational efficiency, and enhancing business performance across the Front Office.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the implementation of strategic projects and transformation initiatives within the Front Office to align with business priorities.
  • Develop and present management-level reporting and performance updates, including strategic initiative tracking.
  • Collaborate with business unit leaders to produce insightful analyses, forecasts, and performance metrics that support decision-making.
  • Create and deliver materials that communicate business unit strategies to senior leadership, supporting growth and alignment.
  • Assist in the development of detailed budgets and financial forecasts.
  • Provide oversight and support for capital, margin, collateral, and optimization initiatives, including the development of management tools.
  • Ability to deal with all support related responsibilities in running a Front Office trading and sales desk to move the business forward in generating revenue.

Role Objectives

  • Deliver actionable recommendations to leadership to drive business results and meet financial targets.
  • Lead and contribute to workstreams focused on improving Front Office efficiency.
  • Prepare visually compelling and data-driven presentations for internal stakeholders.
  • Monitor and analyze competitive positioning using internal and external data sources, including deal volumes, market share, and fee structures.
  • Conduct ad hoc analyses to support departmental initiatives and emerging trends.
  • Engage directly with bankers to review performance metrics and pipeline activity.
  • Provide regular reporting (weekly, monthly, quarterly) on performance metrics to business unit leadership.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum of two years of relevant experience, ideally in derivative trading and sales support or a Front Office environment.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis and reporting.
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills, with proficiency in PowerPoint.
  • Highly organized with strong verbal and written communication abilities across all levels of the organization.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; ability to quickly learn new systems and applications.

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10001+ employees
Tokyo, JP
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