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 $225,000.00 and $225,000.00. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Recommended years of experience: 7

SKILLS YOU’LL NEED

• Prior experience in Fund Finance syndication or related area is preferred
• Strong structural knowledge of Fund Finance transactions, with ability to guide lenders through approval process
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Ability to develop a broad network of client relationships

SKILLS THAT WILL HELP YOU EXCEL

• Willingness to travel; attend conferences, and generate new investor leads
• Strong attention to detail
• A positive attitude and the ability to work as part of a team
• Work well under pressure

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

ROLE DESCRIPTION

You will be a member of SMBC’s Fund Finance Team within Loan Capital Markets (LCM) focused on supporting the syndication and placement of Subscription, Net Asset Value and Direct Lending/Private Credit transactions. You will work in close collaboration with the Primary structuring team members and other verticals within LCM. This role will cover syndication of all Fund Finance transactions under the remit of the team, and you will interact with a wide variety of stakeholders, both internally and externally, requiring strong communication skills, both written and oral.

ROLE OBJECTIVES: DELIVERY

You will be a member of SMBC’s Fund Finance Team within Loan Capital Markets (LCM) focused on supporting the syndication and placement of Subscription, Net Asset Value and Direct Lending/Private Credit transactions. You will work in close collaboration with the Primary structuring team members and other verticals within LCM. This role will cover syndication of all Fund Finance transactions under the remit of the team, and you will interact with a wide variety of stakeholders, both internally and externally, requiring strong communication skills, both written and oral.