Debt Capital Markets - Analyst

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 $100,000.00 and $110,000.00. 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

Provide support on the origination and execution of investment grade fixed income transactions. Work closely with members of DCM, Syndicate and other product groups within fixed income as well as banking coverage teams.

Role Objectives

• Track, compile and distribute new investment grade issuance information.
• Prepare and distribute market commentary and economic updates on a daily and weekly basis.
• Prepare and distribute indicative pricing information for clients.
• Generate and maintain client presentations and assist with special ad-hoc projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Liaise with traders to obtain pricing information in secondary markets.
• Provide appropriate support of on-going client dialogue, execution and marketing efforts.
• Undertake research and analytics related to specific sectors, regions or securities, and maintain an ongoing knowledge of current market conditions.
• Provide ad hoc reports for management.
• Learn and utilize a variety of internal IT systems, including customer setup, compliance, portfolio management systems, database tracking systems, etc.
  
  

Qualifications And Skills

• Quick learner. Works well in a culturally diverse and team-oriented environment. Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and an interest in continuous learning.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, ability to synthesize large amounts of information, analyze risk and identify mitigating factors. Desire to learn and grow in the area of corporate finance and financial markets.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and an ability to complete work accurately and in a timely manner against strict deadlines.
• Highly collaborative and flexible in a team and client environment with ability to form good relationships internally and externally. Able to coordinate and communicate with various internal departments across the bank (middle/back office, global counterparts).
• Ability to organize thoughts and clearly articulate points and provide summaries and explanations of transactions, orally or in writing to management or other internal departments.
• Interest in and ability to work in a fast paced, markets driven environment.
• Must be proficient in the use of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
  
  

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.