Compliance Technology Lead - Banking - Vice President (m/w/d)

Job description

SMBC: A trusted partner for the long term Here at SMBC Group, we want to help you find the next step in your career so read on to discover if this opportunity is the one for you. We like to recognise potential in our people, so we welcome your application even when your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description. Whilst we’ll always strive to be better, we’re proud of our inclusive culture, and encourage our applicants and colleagues to be their authentic, unique selves. Who we are United by a sense of purpose towards our customers – to be a trusted partner for the long-term – and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future. Role Summary Is the next step in your career at SMBC Group EMEA ? We’re looking for a Compliance Technology Lead - Vice President (m/w/d) for our IT department to join our team. The Compliance Systems VP (m/w/d) is responsible for the delivery, stability and evolution of IT systems supporting the Bank's Compliance function. The role works in close partnership with Compliance stakeholders to support technology change across key compliance domains, including Regulatory Compliance, Financial Crime, AML, Sanctions, Conduct, Surveillance and Compliance Monitoring. The role focuses on managing the IT change portfolio for Compliance, ensuring systems and data capabilities continue to meet business, regulatory and governance requirements. It requires a strong blend of technology delivery experience and compliance domain knowledge, enabling effective translation of regulatory and compliance requirements into technology solutions and structured change initiatives. The position acts as a key interface between Compliance, IT delivery teams and external vendors, ensuring compliance systems are fit for purpose, well controlled and capable of supporting both day-to-day compliance activities and evolving regulatory expectations. The anticipated annual salary range for this role is 78,000 € – 118,000 €, with the final offer determined based on the candidate’s skills, experience, role scope, location, and relevant market factors. In addition to base salary, the role may be eligible for a discretionary incentive award and a competitive benefits package, including core benefits such as pension provision. Business Area Information Technology and Compliance Position Description Accountabilities & Responsibilities Own the delivery, stability and ongoing evolution of IT systems supporting the Bank's Compliance function. Act as the primary IT interface for Compliance, working closely with stakeholders across Regulatory Compliance, Financial Crime, AML, Sanctions, Conduct and Surveillance functions. Manage and coordinate the IT change portfolio for Compliance systems, including prioritisation, planning, dependency management and delivery tracking. Translate compliance, regulatory and supervisory requirements into structured technology change initiatives and system enhancements. Coordinate delivery across internal IT teams and external vendors to ensure compliance systems meet functional, data, monitoring and reporting requirements. Monitor delivery progress across the Compliance IT portfolio, providing clear status reporting on milestones, risks, issues and dependencies. Identify delivery, data or system risks and ensure appropriate mitigation actions and escalations are in place. Support regulatory, audit and supervisory engagements by providing IT input, system documentation and delivery transparency for compliance platforms. Ensure compliance systems operate in line with internal technology standards, governance and control expectations. Contribute to the definition of technology roadmaps for Compliance systems, supporting future regulatory obligations, financial crime requirements and business needs. Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications Strong experience managing, delivering or supporting technology platforms within a Compliance, Financial Crime or Regulatory environment. Good understanding of banking compliance functions, including AML, Sanctions, Regulatory Compliance, Conduct Risk, Surveillance and Compliance Monitoring. Proven experience delivering and managing complex IT change initiatives, preferably within a regulated financial services organisation. Experience acting as the key liaison between business stakeholders and technology teams, translating regulatory and compliance requirements into technology solutions. Strong understanding of project and programme delivery methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall approaches. Experience managing multiple concurrent initiatives, dependencies, priorities and stakeholders within a matrix organisation. Experience working with third-party vendors, software providers and implementation partners. Competencies Customer Focus Driving Change Driving Results Embraces Diversity Enterprise Leadership Judgement and Decision Making Risk Management Strategic and Visionary Trust and Integrity What we offer For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it’s only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-bring and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks. As an employee of SMBC you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you: Hybrid and flexible working Competitive paid leave days Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities Ambitious remuneration package So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today!! We recognise our role as a bank to support social change and welcome all applications, including those from groups often under-represented in financial services. We value the uniqueness of professional and personal, backgrounds and perspectives as they play a vital role in continuing the sustainable growth of our organisation. We’ll ensure reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process are offered due to a disability or long-term condition whenever requested. We are committed to transparent and equitable pay practices. Compensation is determined using objective criteria, including skills, experience, and role responsibilities, and applied consistently throughout our recruitment processes. We do not request candidates' pay history and are committed to preventing unjustified pay disparities.