Settlements Analyst - SMBC
White Plains, NY 10601
About the Job
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 Rail Services LLC, Manufacturers Bank, 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 $41.00 and $66.00. 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
SMBC Capital Markets, Inc. is an interest rates derivatives trading company based in New York City, with offices in London and Hong Kong. We are a subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), one of the leading global banks in Japan. Our Capital Markets business is an established derivatives dealer with a broad product portfolio, with specific emphasis on interest rates and foreign exchange. We have been in operation for more than 30 years and we are a leading market-maker in several markets.
The Settlements Specialist (Analyst) will be immersed in a fast-paced environment in daily settlement processing involving pre-settlement reconciliation including the following products: FX, Interest rate swaps, Caps, Non-deliverable FX and Swaps.
The Derivative Operations Group handles operations for Capital Markets. This ranges from management of cash and liquidity, the settlement cycle of all products across Capital Markets and collateralization. Settlements is a fast-paced environment in daily settlement processing in FX, Interest rate swaps, Caps, non-deliverable FX and swaps as well securities including US Treasuries and Canadian Treasuries. The team actively manages pre and post settlement inquiries while monitoring settlement risk. There is a focus on staying current with industry standards and regulations and an emphasis on related projects.
This is a temporary role
Role Objectives
- Daily processes will focus on payment affirmation of cashflows with clients.
- Responsibilities will include review of upcoming cashflows, communicating this information to clients and tracking of responses.
- Additional tasks will include follow-up and escalation of differences.
- Projects may include automation and testing of this process.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Mathematics.
- 2-5 years of relevant Settlements experience required.
- Settlements payment investigations and Swift experience a plus.
- Team player ability with good analytical skills and attention to detail; time management skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Requirements
Limited Duration Employee
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.