Join SMBC Group as a Data Analytics Associate

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial organization headquartered in Tokyo, boasting a 400-year history. With a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance, SMBC Group operates more than 130 offices and employs over 80,000 people in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG), the holding company of SMBC Group, is one of Japan's three largest banking groups and trades on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges.

SMBC Group in the Americas

In the Americas, SMBC Group operates in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Strengthened by the capital power of SMBC Group and its esteemed relationships in Asia, the Group offers a wide range of commercial and investment banking services to corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. SMBC Group connects a diverse client base to local markets and its 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 Rail Services LLC
• Manufacturers Bank
• JRI America, Inc.
• SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc.
• Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A.
• Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this role is $96,000.00 to $143,000.00. The specific salary offered will be based on your qualifications, experience, and current market trends. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC offers a competitive benefits portfolio to its employees.

Role Description

As a Data Analytics Associate, you will report to the Data Analytics Vice President, FCC Analytics, in the Compliance Department, Americas Division. Your primary responsibilities will include detailed analytics tasks to support the goals and objectives of the Compliance Analytics group. Key duties include collecting, aggregating, analyzing, and visualizing customer, product, and transaction data. Additionally, you will develop reports for SMBC Americas Division and Head Office stakeholders and perform analysis to enhance BSA/AML tools and systems, including AML transaction monitoring and sanctions screening systems.

Role Objectives

• Collect, aggregate, analyze, and visualize data to identify trends and evaluate risk exposure.
• Develop MIS reports for senior Branch management.
• Translate qualitative risk factors into responsive risk models using new technology.
• Partner with Japan Research Institute-America to develop and test tools and systems.
• Apply economic, quantitative, and statistical skills in tool and system development.
• Stay updated with new analytical techniques and data sources for ongoing risk mitigation.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant fields such as Information Technology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or Analytics.
• 4 to 7 years of experience with data, platforms, and data management; BSA/AML compliance experience is desirable.
• Strong reasoning and analytical skills.
• Ability to transform Compliance business problems into analytical solutions.
• Experience with the following technologies:
  • Database: Oracle (PL/SQL), Microsoft SQL Server (T-SQL)
  • Analytics tools: R, Python, Alteryx
  • Reporting tools: PowerBI, Tableau, Excel
  • Azure
• Experience with SharePoint and Microsoft Office suite.
• High level of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism.
• BSA/AML compliance experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of vendor BSA/AML/OFAC transaction monitoring systems is a plus.
• ACAMS certification or equivalent is a plus.

Additional Requirements

SMBC Group follows a hybrid workforce model, allowing employees