Regulatory Affairs Assistant - Assistant 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 an Assistant Vice President for our Regulatory Affairs Department to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly established function at a key stage in SMBC Bank EU AG's development . As the bank transitions to direct supervision by the European Central Bank (ECB) and strengthens its regulatory governance framework, you will play a central role in supporting the organisation's interactions with European regulators and contributing to the ongoing development of a robust supervisory governance model. About this role The Regulatory Affairs Department is responsible for managing and coordinating SMBC EU's relationship with European and national regulatory authorities, including the European Central Bank (ECB), the Single Resolution Board (SRB) and National Competent Authorities. The team ensures effective supervisory engagement, promotes high-quality regulatory interactions and supports the bank in meeting its regulatory obligations as a growing European banking institution. In this role you will be responsible for: Playing a key role in supporting SMBC EU's transition to direct ECB supervision by coordinating onboarding activities, regulatory workstreams and interactions with supervisory authorities. Supporting the long-term management of the ECB supervisory framework, ensuring effective coordination of regulatory engagements, supervisory priorities, follow-up actions and recurring supervisory obligations. Supporting the coordination and execution of day-to-day interactions with other regulatory authorities, including the SRB and National Competent Authorities . Managing and tracking regulatory requests, supervisory enquiries, deliverables and reporting obligations to ensure timely and accurate submissions. Coordinating internal stakeholders across Risk, Finance, Compliance, Regulatory Reporting and business functions to support regulatory engagements and supervisory exercises. Supporting regulatory inspections, stress testing exercises, questionnaires and other ad hoc supervisory initiatives. Contributing to the department's quality assurance and gatekeeper responsibilities for regulatory communications, ensuring consistency, accuracy and professionalism in interactions with regulators. Monitoring regulatory developments and supporting regulatory horizon scanning activities to help assess potential impacts on the bank. Preparing reports, presentations, briefing materials, analyses and management information for senior stakeholders, including members of the Executive Board. The anticipated salary range for this role is €66,000 - €99,000, 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. Profile Description For you to succeed in this role University degree in Law, Economics, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline. Minimum 2 years of experience within banking, regulatory affairs, compliance, risk management, regulatory reporting or another regulated financial services environment. Understanding of European banking regulation and supervisory frameworks , with knowledge of ECB, SRB or National Competent Authority interactions considered advantageous. Experience coordinating deliverables across multiple stakeholders and managing deadlines within a complex organisational environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including the ability to produce professional reports, presentations and regulatory documentation. What will you bring to the role? Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration across different functions, seniority levels and cultures. A proactive and analytical mindset, with the ability to interpret information, identify issues and contribute to practical solutions. High levels of integrity, professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information. Resilience and adaptability, with the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced and evolving regulatory environment. Desirable Previous experience supporting interactions with banking regulators such as the ECB, SRB, BaFin, Bundesbank or other supervisory authorities. Knowledge of Regulatory Reporting, Risk Management, Compliance, Finance or Data Governance frameworks within a banking environment. Experience supporting regulatory inspections, supervisory reviews, stress testing exercises or similar regulatory programmes. German language skills or proficiency in an additional European language. 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 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.