Operational Risk Director

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 Rail Services LLC, Manufacturers Bank, 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 $180,000.
00 and $210,000.
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 The Risk Director role supports the development and implementation of the Information Technology (IT) and Cybersecurity risk management framework, as well as operational resilience second line oversight for the SMBC Group Americas Division (AD), in accordance with applicable regulations, home office policies and industry practices for risk management.
The Risk Management Department (RMDAD) is the second line of defense in its role of monitoring and assessing business practices as related to the risk appetite framework for SMBC.
Within the RMDAD, the Non-Financial Risk (NFR) establishes an IT & cyber risk management and resilience oversight frameworks with defined roles and responsibilities across first and second lines.
The Risk Director is responsible for providing second line review and challenge as part of the framework execution.
Role Objectives Supports the Head of Technology Risk and Resilience Oversight (TRRO) in ensuring IT, data management, cybersecurity, and operational resiliency risks are adequately governed, managed Designs risk policies and framework to govern IT, data management, cybersecurity, and operational resiliency risks Review and challenge effectiveness of 1st line IT and Cyber control programs and report to risk committees and senior management to s Review and challenge of the 1st LOD risk identification, assessment, mitigating activities, and overall operational risk profile as it relates to IT, data management, cybersecurity, and operational resiliency risks Provides feedback and guidance on IT, data management, cybersecurity, and operational resiliency risk matters, standards, policies and control framework Understands the impact of IT, data management, cybersecurity, and operational resiliency risk across the business, group companies, and functions bank-wide Understands changes related to regulatory, new product/initiative, processes, controls, events, issues, etc.
, in the IT, data management, cybersecurity, and operational resiliency risk domains that may impact the operational risk profile of the bank Qualifications and Skills Well-versed in technology & cyber risk management and resilience practices with the ability to connect and align with the firm’s operational risk management processes and operational resilience framework 10+ years of direct work experience within the financial services or technology industries, focused on risk management, regulatory, information technology, data management, cybersecurity, operational resiliency, compliance, or audit experience Foundational knowledge of enterprise risk management industry practices including project management, and risk control self-assessments Working knowledge of technology and cyber risk management process and controls, industry practices and framework (e.
g.
, NIST, ISO, ITIL).
Detail oriented, with proven ability to question the status quo and apply effective challenge, as appropriate Strong organizational skills, with proven ability to successfully manage multiple, concurrent priorities Additional Requirements D&I Commitment Responsible for fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, holding leaders accountable for creating an inclusive environment through awareness and practice of equity in recruiting, developing, and promoting diverse talent.
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.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
SMBC provides reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at accommodations@smbcgroup.
com.