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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 $76,000.00 and $104,000.00. 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

“Software Engineer I” is responsible for designing and developing Front Office applications in a variety of programming and scripting languages and toolsets, as well as supporting existing IT systems. “Software Engineer I” needs to understand typical trade and market data models, be capable of analyzing data flows within the company, and maintaining data quality and integrity. “Software Engineer I” needs to communicate with traders and other front office staff as well as with other members of the systems team to assess front office needs and design and maintain systems to support the business.

Role Objectives

• Developing data analysis and performance metrics to ensure accurate risk measurements, model implementation, proper trade booking and valuation, payments and settlements process, and regulatory reporting.

• Designing and implementing analytics software solutions for the front or middle office. This includes Prism and Star platforms, reporting framework, data warehouse, and third-party software.

• Analyzing data flows within the company and maintaining data quality and integrity.

• Improving efficiency and scalability of existing and future software components to deliver improvements in business process and customer satisfaction.

• Communicating with traders and other data users and team members to assess front office needs and helping design and maintain trade and market data models to support the business.

• Performing analytics application support and maintenance

Qualifications and Skills

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in computer science from a top-tier computer science program or equivalent and up to 1-2 years practical experience involving software development and implementation, whether education related or actual job experience; or undergraduate or graduate degree in a quantitative field (mathematics, physics, engineering) and significant (2+ years) practical programming experience.

• Ability to design and architecture the software solution.

• Strong analytical skills for diagnosing and troubleshooting potential system issues with quick turn-around.

• Knowledge of object-oriented programming language, e.g. C++/C#/Java; and an active interest in other computer languages and tools.

• Ability to operate in mathematical concepts, e.g.: analysis, linear algebra, differential equations, statistics and probability, discrete math, as well as a strong general problem-solving ability.

• Good communication and user-facing skills, the ability to understand as well as explain complex problems in conversation with front-office staff.

• Good teamwork and strong work ethic.

• The following specific skills are advantageous for the position:

• Proficient in C/C++ programming language; Microsoft .Net/C#, and scripting languages e.g. Python.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office technologies such as: Excel, COM

• Familiarity with the database concept, relational SQL, coding with OLAP

• Formal background/training in mathematical finance.

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.