AVP - Documentation, Business Support and Transaction Management

Headquartered in Tokyo, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is a leading global financial institution and a core member of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC Group). Built upon our rich Japanese heritage since 1876, we put our customers first and provide seamless access to, from and within the Asia Pacific region.   SMBC is one of the largest Japanese banks by assets and maintain strong credit ratings across our global integrated network.  We work closely as one SMBC Group to offer personal, corporate and investment banking services to meet the needs of our customers.

With sustainability embedded within our strategy and operations, we are committed to creating a society in which today’s generation can enjoy economic prosperity and well-being, and pass it on to future generations.

• Review of credit applications and facility documentation for transactions from GIFT City Branch including structured finance, foreign currency loans/ECBs, revolving credit facilities, trade and other transactions as available from SMBC GIFT City Branch from time to time. Support team in initiation and processing of credit proposals with SMBC Group credit policies and internal approval frameworks.
• Coordinate internal discussions with credit, legal, compliance, operations and other relevant internal and external stakeholders to facilitate timely review and clearance of facility documentation and transaction.
• Ensure that all documentation and execution processes meet SMBC standards prior to deal execution.
• Liaise with treasury and operations teams to fulfill pre-disbursement conditions, prepare alpha quote/instruction sheet, confirm funding arrangements, and ensure timely and accurate disbursement of approved facilities.
• Undertake post-sanction responsibilities, including deal pipeline tracking, loan monitoring, rollovers, renewals, covenant compliances, and management of ongoing facility obligations.
• Maintain structured trackers and controls for key milestones, due dates, and reporting requirements in line with SMBC governance expectations.
• Support other team activities such as KYC coordination and other administrative or operational matters specific to the GIFT City Front Office.
• Ensure continuous compliance with internal policies, procedures, risk management expectations, and local regulatory requirements.
• Maintain high standards of conduct by understanding, complying with, and reinforcing internal compliance requirements, regulatory obligations, and SMBC’s ethical and governance principles.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the team head, deputy head, or head of the GIFT City Branch from time to time.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Knowledge: Understanding of loan and trade banking products, working knowledge of facility documentation, conditions precedent/subsequent. Understanding of IFSC / GIFT City regulatory requirements, RBI guidelines.
• Skills: Strong execution and clear, concise communication skills to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders. High attention to detail. Presentation skills. MS Excel, MS PowerPoint.
• Experience: Experience of 5-7 years. Prior experience with credit applications and facility documentation for various transactions from GIFT City Branch, transaction execution, credit support, transaction management, or relationship management support roles.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s and/or post-graduate degree with background in Commerce, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Strong proficiency in English (written and spoken).