CR​/COI Tech Lead

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.

** JOB SUMMARY*
* We are seeking an experienced Technology Lead to drive the delivery of our Conflict of Interest (COI), Control Room technology platform and related compliance initiatives. The role will partner closely with Compliance, Control Room, Data, and Technology teams to design, implement, and enhance solutions that support transactional conflict identification, workflow management, auditability, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of compliance and Control Room functions, coupled with hands-on experience delivering complex technology solutions.

They will be responsible for driving initiatives from requirements through implementation, managing vendor relationships, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful delivery of strategic compliance technology programs.

** PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*
* + Lead the delivery and enhancement of COI, Control Room, and related Compliance Technology solutions.

+ Partner with Compliance, Legal, Risk, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate regulatory and operational needs into technology solutions.

+ Drive initiatives through the full delivery lifecycle, including requirements, solution design, development, testing, implementation, and production rollout.

+ Manage relationships with vendors, technology teams, and business stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.

+ Define and oversee system integrations, data sourcing, data quality controls, and operational processes supporting compliance workflows.

+ Collaborate with architecture, engineering, and data teams to deliver scalable and sustainable solutions.

+ Monitor project progress, risks, issues, and dependencies, providing clear communication and escalation as required.

+ Support production issue management, release planning, testing, and post-implementation activities.

+ Develop and maintain documentation including business requirements, functional specifications, process flows, and operating procedures.

+ Drive continuous improvement initiatives through automation, analytics, and emerging technologies including AI-based solutions.

** POSITION SPECIFICATIONS*
* + 5+ years of experience in Technology Delivery, Business Analysis, Product Ownership, Technology Consulting, or a related field.

+ Strong understanding of Conflicts of Interest (COI), Control Room, MNPI, Employee Compliance, or related compliance functions within financial services.

+ Experience delivering enterprise applications, regulatory technology, surveillance, compliance, or risk management solutions.

+ Proven ability to manage initiatives from requirements gathering through implementation and production support.

+ Strong understanding of system integrations, APIs, data architecture, and cloud-based technologies.

+ Experience working with Compliance, Legal, Risk, Audit, Front…