Cyber Security Business Management (Associate)

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, Ireland, 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.

Role Description

The main responsibility of the Cyber Security Business Management Associate is to manage financial forecasting, planning, budgeting, and analysis for the Office of the CISO. Reporting to the Director of Cyber Strategic Analytics and Business Management, this role will drive financial planning and analysis process to ensure investments and budgets are aligned with strategic priorities and addressing high risks, as well as oversee daily operations and deliverables through collaboration with senior management and department leaders. 

Role Objectives

–    Manage financial planning and forecasting and tracking estimates against actuals. 
–    Track and identify opportunities for cost savings and cost recoveries.
–    Review and approve department expenses and create and monitor budget for approval. 
–    Drive business case development to support driving key initiatives. 
–    Track and monitor headcount ensuring open roles are aligned with overall strategy and based on needs.
–    Partner with HR to drive recruiting for full time, intern and contractor positions.
–    Aggressively manage investment and expenses to ensure projects and cost remain on target.  
–    Develop financial management reporting for executive, regulatory, and board communications. 
–    Oversee development of and implementation of internal processes and systems, identifying areas of improvement and ensuring efficient operations. 

Qualifications and Skills

•    Must have a track record of successful financial management, project management skills in order to effectively manage several priority projects at the same time with a sense of urgency.
•    High level of professionalism, discretion, and judgement in dealing with confidential and sensitive information. 
•    Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think critically and develop creative solutions. 

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.

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 accommodations@smbcgroup.com.