Analyst - Global Financial Institutions Group

SMBC is a major international bank with a leading position in the Global Financial Institutions, Loan Capital Markets / Syndications, Global Markets and Treasury, Corporate Banking, Project Finance and Sponsored / Leverage Finance markets.

Working in conjunction with the Deputy Head of GFIG, Australia, this position will perform the on-boarding and credit-analysis processes for GFIG clients and transactions. This includes the management of client identification (including AML and KYC obligations), the preparation of credit applications, and completing other administrative processes related to credit and compliance.

You will take an active role in assisting the senior members of the team in developing and maintaining relationships within SMBC, APAC SMBC branches and external clients. The role will also assist in the marketing of SMBC’s products and services, including preparation of pitch books.

This position will be responsible for:

• Assist the Relationship Manager in managing the existing portfolio of clients that include management of account plans, preparation of transactions documents and timely execution of transactions. 
• Assist in the origination of new business opportunities through client marketing, industry and company analysis and financial markets contacts.
• Prepare credit applications to seek credit approval for transactions from relevant Credit Departments and manage the broader transaction approval process.
• Assist in delivering detailed credit and financial analysis of financial institutions and sectors and maintain updated information on those financial institutions.
• Assist with the preparation of the credit policy for each financial institution and for the financial sector in each country of coverage (Australia, New Zealand, and other countries as required or directed).
• Closely monitor the market conditions, the country risk and each financial institution’s credit risk and submit appropriate report as required.
• Prepare, review, and finalise administrative paperwork including monthly profit reporting and other internal paperwork related to customers and transactions.
• Prepare, review, and finalise legal documentation related to customer transactions, such as loan documentation and ISDAs. 
• Meet the compliance requirements of SMBC and its subsidiaries as well as the applicable regulator, including AML and KYC obligations.
• Cross-sell the banks products and services including those provided through subsidiaries.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• At least 2 years relevant experience as an Analyst, ideally with an Institutional / Investment Bank or Financial Institution and preferably in the field of financial institutions. 
• Good understanding of financial products and services, including banking products, practices, and processes of the role of credit within a bank.
• Ability to understand and interpret financial statements; satisfactory level of numeracy and strong financial analysis skills; and the ability to conduct financial modeling.
• Understanding of Debt Capital Markets products and derivative products and services.
• Ability to make quality presentations to both internal parties and clients.
• Experience of developing key stakeholder relationships within a business. 
• Strong written and verbal business communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• University graduate majoring in Commerce or banking and finance.