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, Ireland, 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.

Role Description

The IT Business Manager Analyst is responsible for assisting through the procurement process of technology related services including Software licensing and Support, Physical Equipment, Professional Service engagements etc. This role involves collaborating with various IT departments to understand their needs and end-to-end contract management to ensure timely procurement and billing of services.

Role Objectives

Input and maintain accurate procurement/sourcing data for inventory tracking, quality, integrity in enterprise systems.
Manage and monitor the end-to-end technology procurement process to ensure the relevant parties are engaged throughout the process. For example, contract lifecycles, third party risk management, purchase orders for goods and services, and invoicing.
Work closely with stakeholders to gather and understand technology requirements, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, and other relevant parties.
Work on procurement and cost related projects as required, for example, telecoms billing/inventory management with a view to simplifying the process and improving the visibility and quality of information available.
Develop data visualizations, graphs, charts, and other graphical elements to enhance the clarity and understanding of information.
Assist in documenting business workflows

Qualifications and Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
Self-starter, organized, highly adaptive and flexible.
Ability to work collaboratively in a cross functional team environment.
Third level education degree in a relevant discipline or comparable working experience.
Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Visio desired.

Additional Requirements

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.

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IT Business Manager (Analyst)