Cash Management Client Service - Associate

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Job Level: Associate

Location:

New York, NY, US, 10172 Charlotte, NC, US, 28202

Employment Type:

Full Time

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 $80,000.00and $. 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.

Responsible for addressing client inquiries and actively support cross-selling efforts by identifying client needs and suggesting solutions through introductions. Performs a variety of client service functions associated with supporting the strategic initiatives of the company to enable business development, revenue growth, client retention and growth, and sales delivery enhancements.

Associate

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for day-to-day client inquiries related to cash management services, including payments, and digital banking access
• Resolve service issues by investigating transactions, escalating problems, and coordinating with internal teams as needed
• Troubleshoot client challenges related to ACH, wires, online banking portals, positive pay, remote deposit, lockbox, and liquidity tools
• Ensure timely follow-up and provide clear, professional communication to clients

Operational Support & Service Delivery

• Process requests entitlement changes, documentation updates, and service modifications
• Monitor key service metrics such as exception items, payment failures, and fraud alerts, ensuring proactive outreach to clients
• Assist with onboarding activities including initial client setup, platform training, and documentation coordination
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions in service-tracking systems

Client Engagement & Relationship Management

• Build strong working relationships with clients and internal partners, supporting retention and client satisfaction
• Participate in client calls, training sessions, and service reviews to ensure clients are fully educated on available tools and capabilities
• Identify opportunities to improve client experience and promote digital adoption of treasury platforms
• Contribute to service process enhancements, FAQ development, and best practices documentation
• Stay current on product updates, system changes, and new cash management capabilities
• Assist senior team members with projects aimed at improving service efficiency and workflow optimization

• 2–3 years of experience in client service, banking operations, cash management, or treasury support
• Foundational understanding of…