Transaction Execution Management - Vice President

Transaction Execution Management - Vice President

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation is seeking a detailed-oriented Vice President to oversee the closing process for the Structured Finance Solutions business units. This role collaborates with key internal stakeholders including Relationship Managers, Legal, Capital Markets, and Operations, alongside external Agents and Borrowers to ensure seamless execution of transactions.

This operationally focused role is embedded within the front-office Credit Product Management team, serving as the primary point of contact for managing the closing process of leveraged finance transactions. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in deal execution and demonstrate strong coordination skills across internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the end-to-end deal closing process for bilateral, club, and syndicated transactions, ensuring timely and accurate execution and funding.
• Coordinate pre-closing activities with internal departments and external parties, proactively resolving outstanding issues to meet scheduled closing timelines.
• Ensure accurate registration of transactions within SMBC's credit systems.
• Act as the central liaison among sponsors, borrowers, agent banks, legal counsel, and loan operations.
• Collaborate closely with the deal origination team to address and resolve any closing-related challenges.
• Partner with the KYC Client Management team to ensure full onboarding of all entities prior to closing.
• Manage post-closing documentation requests and follow-ups with external stakeholders.
• Support the Team Lead on strategic initiatives and high-impact projects.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a culture of excellence in a fast-paced, market-driven environment.

Qualifications and Skills :

Additional Requirements :

SMBC's employees participate in a Hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA-registered roles for which in-office attendance for the entire workweek is required.

SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at accommodations@smbcgroup.com.