Compliance Specialist [Corporate unit]

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.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, initiate, maintain, and revise policies and procedures if needed for the general operation of the internal compliance procedure and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct
• Manage day-to-day operation of the internal compliance procedure and ensure that all are in relation to regulatory, Head Office rules and legal compliance
• Advise corporate banking product such as FX, Credit to ensure the bank compliance with legal requirement and Head Office rules
• Disseminate the new/change/revoke rules/regulation to all relevant departments.
• Conduct a study meeting for the high impact regulation and identify action to be taken.
• Support the regular day-to-day tasks of corporate compliance unit.
• Manage regulatory issues and maintain good relationship with regulators.
• Establish and provide direction and management of the compliance Hotline.
• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., Risk Management, Internal Audit, etc.) to direct compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigation and resolution.
• Consults with the legal or corporate attorney as needed to resolve difficult legal compliance issues.
• Perform other assignments as/when assigned by Manager or Department Manager.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Banking, Compliance, Audit, or related field.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance & Banking, Legal or related fields.
• Excellent command of English both communication and writing abilities.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office (MS Excel, Word, Power point)Strong analytic skills and ability to exhibit curious and investigative approach.
• Ability to collaborate with others and establish working relationships.