Fixed Income Compliance Officer
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Fixed Income Compliance Officer

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

Location: New York,NY, USA

Date: 2024-12-18T20:54:20Z

Job Description:

Fixed Income Compliance Officer

Job Level: Director

Job Function: Governance & Assurance

Location:

New York, NY, US, 10172

Employment Type: Full Time

Requisition ID: 3407

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 $163,000.00 and $250,000.00. 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

The Advisory Compliance team serves as a regulatory advisory function and is responsible for overseeing the management of the broker dealer's compliance risk, and is represented by the Chief Compliance Officer as either a member or observer of various committees such as the New Product, Underwriting, Risk Management, Compliance, and Training?committees.

The Senior Compliance Officer role may manage a coverage area or process with a large amount of independence. Incumbents are typically referred to as subject matter experts and known internally and externally as a reliable, knowledgeable resource. Incumbents may develop and exercise business plans, policies and procedures, as well as oversees various assigned projects to improve efficiencies. Individuals at this level have a clear understanding of the firm's different businesses and the related economics. Primary focus of role is on day-to-day advisory and monitoring, although roles also contribute to strategic planning within area of expertise.

Role Objectives

* Responsible for providing regulatory and compliance advice to business units, identify and provide training and conduct monitoring of the broker dealers public side sales and trading groups with a focus on all Fixed Income activities including Primary Dealer and fixed income futures activity.

* Provides advice on regulatory and compliance requirements to business unit management and staff so that they may conduct their business in conformance with regulatory requirements.

* Advises and provides regulatory guidance on establishing a reasonably designed supervisory system including to create and update written supervisory procedures.

* Monitors and provides updates on regulatory changes and supports implementation of new / amended regulatory requirements.

* Conducts monthly meetings with business unit management to proactively?identify emerging business issues and discuss related or new regulatory requirements.

* Proactively engages with Compliance, Legal and control function colleagues to enhance the overall Compliance program.

* Escalates regulatory concerns and other significant matters to their manager and ongoing support as necessary for matters requiring escalation.

* Interfaces with regulators and Internal Audit during compliance related examinations / audits related to coverage area.

* Research and drafts responses to regulatory inquiries.

* Advises on the maintenance of internal policies and procedures with focus on current compliance framework as reference point.

* Coordinate with affiliates to address cross border issues, reporting requests and special projects.

* Seeks operational efficiencies and automation of processes to reduce risk of manual processes.

* Create and deliver compliance training by drafting appropriate training materials and conducting trainings

* Leads / Contributes to various reporting requirements and other ad hoc investigations.

* Work with Global Advisory team and other legal entities in the Americas to lead a coordinated effort throughout the organization.

* Collaborates closely with Compliance team and other supports units to help create and maintain best practice across the Firm.

* Plays a key role in the Compliance risk assessment exercise.

Qualifications and Skills

* Extensive Compliance Advisory experience at a broker dealer covering fixed income and/or fixed income futures activities.

* Strong knowledge in US securities laws, rules and regulations and broker dealer fixed income operations including TRACE reporting, Primary Dealer and fixed income futures activity.

* Understanding of the products, services and business of Nikko and affiliates, such as U.S. Treasury. Securities, Repo, Corporate Bonds, and Securitized Products, as well as associated derivatives and futures.

* Experience dealing with U.S. financial regulators, including the Federal Reserve, SEC/FINRA, and CFTC/NFA.

* Excellent written and oral communication skills, particularly with respect to communicating technical subject matter.

* Ability to manage multiple assignments and build consensus among stakeholders.

* Must be well organized with prioritization and project management skills on a global scale.

* Attention to detail and discipline to follow up on issues until resolved.

* 10+?years of regulatory compliance experience at a broker dealer. BA/BS required. Series 7, 24, 79 a plus.

Additional Requirements

* D&I Commitment

* Responsible for fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, holding leaders accountable for creating an inclusive environment through awareness and practice of equity in recruiting, developing, and promoting diverse talent.

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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.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. SMBC provides reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at ...@smbcgroup.com.

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