Administrative Assistant

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges.

In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization’s extensive global network. The Group’s operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC MANUBANK, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.

The anticipated salary range for this role is between $48,000.00 and $95,000.00. The specific salary offered to an applicant will be based on their individual qualifications, experiences, and an analysis of the current compensation paid in their geography and the market for similar roles at the time of hire. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees.

Role Description

We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated Assistant to support SMBC’s Global Markets Sales and Trading business. The ideal candidate is someone able to multi-task, open to learning, and looking to work in a team environment.

Role Objectives: Delivery

The Global Markets Administrative Assistant:

Provides administrative support for a dynamic and growing Sales and Trading team

Coordinates complex internal and external meetings

Handles business travel bookings and expenses using Concur

Manages and monitors event and entertainment requests

Schedules and hosts meetings, in-person and online

Orders business cards and other supplies as needed

Provides general ad-hoc administrative support

Qualifications and Skills

Experience with Concur (in travel booking, requesting, and expensing)

Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Ability to multitask and work in the fast-paced environment

Strong written and oral communication skills.

Possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to work as a team player.

Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work.

Preferred Education/Licenses/Certifications/Registrations: - High School or Equivalent preferred.

Writing, reading and verbal communication skills in both Japanese and English preferred

Additional Requirements

SMBC’s employees participate in a Hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA-registered roles for which in-office attendance for the entire workweek is required.

SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at accommodations@smbcgroup.com.