ESG Technical Analyst (CRD VI & CSDR) - AVP

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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 We are seeking an experienced AVP-level ESG Technical Business Analyst to support delivery of complex regulatory change initiatives, with a focus on CRD VI (Capital Requirements Directive VI) and CSDR (Central Securities Depositories Regulation) as well as supporting BAU activities. This role acts as a key bridge between ESG subject matter experts, data teams, and technology delivery, ensuring that ESG business requirements are accurate, regulatorily aligned, and translated into scalable, data-driven solutions. It combines business analysis, data analysis, and solution design, requiring both regulatory understanding and strong technical capability. You will consume ESG business requirements, validate them against relevant regulations, and translate them into optimal solution designs, data models, and delivery backlogs, leveraging strong analytical and technical skillsets. The anticipated salary range for this role is £70,000 - £106,000 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 IT & Security Planning Department (ITSD) Position Description Key Responsibilities: • Work closely with ESG SMEs to understand, refine, and challenge business requirements related to CRD VI and CSDR. • Validate requirements against regulatory frameworks, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and auditability. • Identify and resolve gaps, inconsistencies, and ambiguities to ensure robust regulatory alignment. • Translate validated requirements into functional specifications, technical designs, and delivery artefacts. • Design efficient, scalable solutions with a strong focus on data architecture, flows, and controls. • Break down requirements into epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria, ensuring readiness for Agile delivery. • Define and structure the delivery backlog, aligned to regulatory deadlines and business priorities. • Develop reports, design and implement calculations, and build prototypes for analytical and business solutions. • Perform detailed data analysis to support ESG regulatory requirements, including: o Data sourcing, profiling, and reconciliation o Identification of data gaps and quality issues o Definition of transformation and enrichment logic • Define ESG-related data models, mappings, and lineage, particularly for CRD VI reporting and CSDR settlement metrics. • Ensure adherence to data governance, controls, and traceability standards. • Leverage analytical tools and technologies such as: o Advanced Excel (data modelling, complex formulas, pivot tables) o SQL (data extraction, querying, validation) o Python and/or R (data analysis, transformation, automation, prototyping) • Partner with data engineering teams to ensure accurate implementation of data requirements. • Collaborate with architecture and engineering teams to define optimal solution designs, including: o Data pipelines and integration patterns o Reporting and analytics solutions o System enhancements or new platform capabilities • Contribute to design decisions, ensuring solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with enterprise architecture. • Produce process flows, data flow diagrams, and solution design documentation. • Support end-to-end delivery across Agile / SDLC frameworks, from requirement validation through to implementation and testing. • Work closely with QA and business teams to support UAT, test case definition, and validation. • Ensure clear traceability from business requirement → regulatory requirement → data logic → system implementation. • Act as a liaison between ESG teams, compliance, risk, operations, data, and technology teams. • Clearly communicate data insights, design decisions, and trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Participate in governance forums and provide transparent updates on progress, risks, and dependencies. Required Qualifications and Skills • 5+ years of experience in data analysis and technical business analysis within financial services, with strong capabilities in technical requirements gathering, data architecture, and database related design. • Strong working knowledge of: o CRD VI / CRR frameworks, including ESG integration o CSDR, particularly settlement discipline and reporting • Good understanding of broader ESG regulatory landscape (e.g., Pillar 3 ESG, SFDR, EU Taxonomy). • Proficiency with: o Excel (advanced) for modelling and analysis o SQL for querying and validating large datasets o Python and/or R for data analysis, transformation, and automation • Experience working with: o Data models, data lineage, and mapping o Regulatory reporting datasets and systems • Ability to combine data-driven insights with business and regulatory understanding. • Proven ability to: o Translate business requirements into technical designs and delivery artefacts o Produce high-quality documentation (BRDs, FRDs, user stories, process maps, data flows) • Strong experience in Agile delivery environments, including backlog ownership and story refinement. • Solid understanding of: o SDLC and testing lifecycle o Requirements traceability and governance o ESG requirements and Sustainability strategy. Personal Attributes • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. • Ability to challenge constructively and influence across business and technology teams. • Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with a risk‑ and control‑focused approach, applying judgement consistent with regulatory and governance standards. • Strong solution design mindset with focus on optimisation and scalability. • High attention to detail and strong commitment to accuracy, quality, and risk integrity. • Proactive and self‑driven, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. • Team player who works well across Risk and Technology functions in a highly governed environment. • An individual who can work collaboratively with multiple support teams on emerging issues. • An individual with a positive, approachable personality who can build strong rapport with colleagues, foster a supportive team environment, and interact kindly and respectfully with everyone. Nice to Have • Exposure to ESG Risk and Reporting frameworks, data, metrics, and evolving regulatory expectations. • Experience in risk data validation, reconciliation, and lineage analysis, using SQL or equivalent analytical tools. • Experience developing reports, coding and prototyping analytical solutions. • Experience in Regulatory programme delivery and large-scale data platforms. • Experience implementing analytical solutions within regulatory or ESG data environments. • Knowledge of external emissions and environmental data providers. Education and Certifications • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Computer Science, Data Science, or related discipline. • Desirable certifications: o ESG (e.g., CFA ESG Certificate) o CFA / FRM o Business Analysis (e.g., CBAP, Agile BA) o Data/analytics certifications (e.g., Python, SQL) 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.