What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Data Analyst position at SMBC Group?
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 MANUBANK, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.
Job Summary
The Business Data Analyst / Project Manager role within the Compliance Technology group is responsible for supporting technology solutions that include trade and market surveillance, regulatory compliance, and internal metrics reporting. This position anchors organizational value by ensuring compliance systems meet regulatory standards while enabling operational efficiency. The role has significant impact on compliance risk mitigation and data integrity across the enterprise, influencing data governance and regulatory adherence. Reporting to the Compliance Technology Manager, the position operates in a hybrid capacity, combining business analysis, data analysis, and project management responsibilities.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
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 MANUBANK, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.
Job Summary
The Business Data Analyst / Project Manager role within the Compliance Technology group is responsible for supporting technology solutions that include trade and market surveillance, regulatory compliance, and internal metrics reporting. This position anchors organizational value by ensuring compliance systems meet regulatory standards while enabling operational efficiency. The role has significant impact on compliance risk mitigation and data integrity across the enterprise, influencing data governance and regulatory adherence. Reporting to the Compliance Technology Manager, the position operates in a hybrid capacity, combining business analysis, data analysis, and project management responsibilities.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
- Gather, document, and validate business requirements for compliance and surveillance initiatives; translate regulatory needs into functional specifications.
- Analyze large datasets to identify compliance risks, trends, and anomalies; develop dashboards and reports using SQL and Python.
- Plan and manage end-to-end project delivery within scope, timeline, and budget; apply Agile/Scrum methodology for iterative development.
- Utilize Jira for sprint planning and backlog management; maintain project documentation in Confluence.
- Collaborate with data engineers and developers who design and implement solutions leveraging Databricks, Azure Data Factory, and Azure SQL Database.
- Ensure data quality and integrity across compliance datasets; support ETL processes and testing.
- Facilitate stakeholder communication across compliance, technology, and operations teams; manage risks and ensure adherence to governance standards.
- Ability to adapt to evolving business dynamics, priorities, and managing stakeholder expectations as circumstances require, while ensuring effective delivery in fast-paced environments.
- Ensures project delivery aligns with the organization’s strategic data landscape, supporting enterprise data governance and integration objectives.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in business analysis, data analysis, and/or project management within financial services or compliance technology.
- Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in SQL; familiarity with cloud-based platforms (Azure), ETL tools (ADF), and exposure to Databricks.
- Methodology: Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum frameworks; hands-on experience with Jira and Confluence.
- Domain Expertise: Knowledge of trade/market surveillance and regulatory compliance frameworks.
- Soft Skills: Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities; ability to analyze complex datasets and deliver actionable insights.
- Preferred: PMP, CBAP, or Scrum Master certification; experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau); understanding of financial products and trading workflows.