This role is located in New York City and will require a hybrid work schedule of at least 2 days in office per week.

This role is for Vice President level candidates. 

About the Bank:

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited was established through the merger of The Sumitomo Trust and Banking Co., Ltd with Chuo Mitsui Trust and Banking, Ltd. on April 1, 2012. We are one of the largest asset managers in Asia and number one among Japanese financial institutions by AUM, with approximately $850 Billion USD in AUM. The Bank provides an assortment of financial solutions and manages a broad spectrum of financial products across its global branches.

Department Overview:

The Americas Division (“AD”) was established in the Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited, New York Branch) (“SMTBNY”) to perform corporate functions and supervise U.S. entities. Established under the AD are the “Global Banking Unit (“GBU”), Americas Division” and “Global Markets Unit (“GMU”), Americas Division” which performs business functions. FRM, as the second line of defense in the Branch, provides independent measurement, monitoring and evaluation services related to Financial Risks (Credit, Market and Liquidity), in addition to the efforts by process/business owners (Global Banking Unit and Global Market Unit) as the first line of defense. Financial Risk Management (“FRM”) establishes appropriate policies, procedures, and the risk management framework to evaluate the financial risks inherent in the Branch operations.  FRM also conducts special scenarios analysis to quantitatively and qualitatively assess financial risk faced by the Branch and provides objective assessment of the Financial Risk to the Branch Management and the Head Office. FRM is directly involved in all financial risk related projects, matters and issues.

Your Role Overview:

Directs staff, develops strategy and controls execution of the Treasury Administration’s function. Recommends objectives, policies, and plans for the market and liquidity risk management. Develops ways to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity. 

Your Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Supervises the Treasury Administration members.
2. Design/maintain the data repository and design/maintain standardized reports.
3. Supervises the tasks that are assigned to the Treasury Administration section of the Department. Provides feedback to the Head of the Department on the quality and accuracy of the work performed. Provide support for obtaining and analyzing data related to the credit portfolio and credit risk monitoring process.
4. Develop and calibrate assumptions and methodology for the liquidity stress test and contingency funding plan test.
5. Design risk management framework
6. Develop risk management policies and procedures
7. Prepare and present monthly status of Branch risk and performance to management and Head Office.
8. Team with Business Continuity Management (“BCM”) to implement and maintain the BCM Program by ensuring the completion of business continuity deliverables for their department such as the regular review of the department Business Impact Analysis (“BIA”) and BCP, testing of BC Strategies, mitigation of identified resiliency risks, and promotion of Business Continuity awareness.
9. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Your Qualifications:

1. Masters degree or its equivalent in statistics or economics or in quantitative discipline.
2. CFA/FRM candidate or charter holder desired.
3. Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access.
4. Modeling understanding and capabilities.
5. Strong oral and written communication skills.
6. Strong quantitative and computer skills.

Why you should join SuMi Trust:

SuMi Trust embraces flexible ways of working when the business and role permits. We provide employees with a hybrid working model, allowing for in-office work and work from home. Our diverse and inclusive environment along with our global presence enables us to collaborate and communicate to meet our business needs. We believe that efficient teams need truth, loyalty, and a strong sense of purpose to balance risk and their targets. We make sustainable business decisions to improve our society and the world. We believe that each person brings a unique value that drives the business though their creativity and passion.

• The Employee Benefits package includes: Paid Time Off, medical, HSA, vision, dental, FSA, 401(k), profit sharing, legal plan, cancer indemnity plan, disability insurance, life insurance, employee assistance program, commuter benefits, business travel accident, paid volunteer day, paid memberships, paid seminars, and tuition assistance.

• We offer many socialization opportunities for wellness, financial wellbeing, runs/walks, team building, happy hours, and activities to support the Sustainable Developmental Goals.

Check out our LinkedIn for our employee experience: https://www.linkedin.com/company/smtbny

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. SuMi Trust provides reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application