Transaction Execution Management - Associate

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.

The anticipated salary range for this role is between $84,000.00 and $135,000.00. The specific salary offered to an applicant will be based on their individual qualifications, experiences, and an analysis of the current compensation paid in their geography and the market for similar roles at the time of hire. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees.

Role Description

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation is hiring a Transaction Execution Management Analyst to coordinate closing for various FO business units. Primarily focused on Corporate & Investment Banking Coverage business.

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.

Role Objectives : Delivery

• Manage the full deal closing lifecycle-including closing and funding-for bilateral, club, and syndicated transactions through close coordination with sponsors, borrowers, agent banks, legal counsel, and loan operations.
• Ensure accurate and timely registration of transactions within SMBC's internal approval systems to facilitate efficient closings.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with the Business Control Department (BCDAD), ensuring all required documentation is received and reviewed promptly.
• Proactively resolve outstanding issues with the Deal Team to meet scheduled closing deadlines.
• Coordinate with internal KYC team members to confirm all onboarding approvals are in place prior to closing.
• Request and track post-closing deliverables from external parties as needed.
• Support additional responsibilities and initiatives as assigned by the Team Lead.
• Thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced, market-driven environment with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness.

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.