Business Analyst - Middle​/Back Office Domain

Business Analyst - Middle/Back Office Domain

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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 U.S., 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 $ and $. 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.

We are looking for a seasoned Business Analyst at the VP level with 10+ years of experience in the investment banking domain. The ideal candidate will be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in middle office and back office operations (e.g. confirmation, matching, reconciliation, clearing, and settlement) processes. This role requires strong analytical skills, deep domain expertise, and the ability to bridge business and technology teams to deliver strategic solutions.

Experience with vendor platforms such as Murex, Ion, FIS or Calypso is a plus but not mandatory. Experience with SWIFT, FIXML, and industry standard vendors in MO/BO space.

• Engage with operations and business stakeholders to capture functional and non-functional requirements.
• Translate complex business processes into clear specifications for technology teams.
• Act as SME for middle and back office workflows: trade confirmation, matching, reconciliation, clearing, and settlement.
• Provide guidance on industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with architects and developers to design scalable, efficient solutions.
• Validate functional designs and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Serve as the primary liaison between business, operations, and technology teams.
• Communicate progress, risks, and dependencies to senior stakeholders.
• Define test cases and support UAT for critical workflows.
• Ensure solutions meet operational and compliance standards.
• Work with third‑party vendors (e.g., Murex, Calypso) for system enhancements and integrations.

• 10+ years as a Business Analyst in investment banking or financial services.
• Strong exposure to middle and back office processes and systems.
• Expertise in trade lifecycle, confirmation, matching, reconciliation, clearing, and settlement.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements in capital markets.
• Ability to work with data models, SQL for analysis, and understand system integrations.
• Knowledge of vendor platforms (Murex, Calypso) is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical capabilities.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Certifications such as CFA, FRM, or Agile BA are a…