Associate, FX & Money Markets Sales

Role Description Reporting to the Treasury Customer Section Co-Chief, Global Markets and Treasury Department Americas Division-Marketing Group, the Sales Associate provides support for marketing and customer support functions. Within the Global Markets and Treasury Department Americas Division-Marketing Group, the Sales Associate role is transaction oriented and typically has limited participation in strategic decision-making. Consults in both English and Japanese (preferable), with senior management on complex transactions and related issues. Role Objectives The job responsibilities are described herein: Complies with all OSFI and internal regulations. Service SMBC's FX and Money Market customers in North America and Japan as needed. Interact with customers to understand their needs and concerns and communicate feedback to desk; increase frequency and substance of client communications with the business (conference calls, in-person meetings). Interact with other SMBC departments including Corporate Banking, Settlement and Operations, Compliance, and Legal to ensure a high level of communication and collaboration in both English and Japanese (preferable but not required). Transact Money Market and FX transactions via phone, email, and e-platforms. Experience with cash management and credit application management. Support colleagues as needed. Qualifications and Skills Work Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in Financial Services, Banking, Trading and Lending preferred Education Preferred: BA / BS (or equivalent experience) Finance, Economics Business fluency in the following language(s) is required: English, Japanese (is an asset but not required) Functional knowledge and understanding of Canadian regulatory requirements. Knowledge of Foreign Exchange, Money Markets (including REPO) and Fixed Income products. Knowledge of global economic releases, market movements, market flows and economic impact. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to successfully work with customers, traders and colleagues in both English and Japanese (is an asset but not required). Strong analytical and mathematical skills including familiarity with VBA, SQL, and other coding languages. Strong attention to detail and appreciation of the need for follow-up. Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment About SMBC 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. SMBC provides reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities consisted with applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know as . SMBC is an EO employer – M/F/Disability