SFD - Export and Development Solutions - AVP

11 Oct 2026

London, LND, GB, EC2M 2AT

SMBC: A trusted partner for the long term

Here at SMBC Group, we want to help you find the next step in your career so read on to discover if this opportunity is the one for you. We like to recognise potential in our people, so we welcome your application even when your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description. Whilst we’ll always strive to be better, we’re proud of our inclusive culture, and encourage our applicants and colleagues to be their authentic, unique selves.

United by a sense of purpose towards our customers – to be a trusted partner for the long-term – and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets.

Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future.

We're looking for a Assistant Vice President for our Export Development Solutions to join our team.

The team is responsible for the origination, execution and distribution of the transaction with Export Credit Agency (ECA), Development Finance Institution (DFI) and Multilateral Development Banks (MDB).

This role is expected to support the team under guidance by senior members of the team while directly supporting VP and Director level positions.

The candidate is prefered to have relevant experience in ECA financing, good at communication.

The anticipated salary range for this role is £76,000 - £114,000, with the final offer determined based on the candidate’s skills, experience, role scope, location, and relevant market factors. In addition to base salary, the role may be eligible for a discretionary incentive award and a competitive benefits package, including core benefits such as pension provision

Origination, execution and distribution of the transaction with Export Credit Agency (ECA), Development Finance Instituion (DFI) and Multilateral Development Banks (MDB).

• The role of the AVP exists to provide support in the execution of transactions as well as marketing activities and origination of new business.
• The role requires strong analytical skills and will involve the review and analysis of information including customer financial statements, financial models, due diligence and legal documentation.
• The role also requires strong communication skills as there will various interfaces both within the organisation (Credit,Syndications,Operations etc) as well as externally including some client facing dealing.
• Main tasks include supporting the communication with customers including pitching our ideas, preparation of marketing materials, credit applications and associated administration work, supporting distribution activities within the bank's overall O&D program.
• The role will include a requirement to travel within the EMEA region to meet clients, ECAs, exporters and other relevant stakeholders in support of the existing business, as well as marketing, structuring and executing the new transactions.

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For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it’s only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits,…