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 $85,000.00 and $115,000.00. 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

Overarching focus of the role is on supporting CRE’s three core portfolio management objectives of (1) Enabling the business, (2) Minimizing Costs, and (3) Mitigating risks across the U.S. SMBC Portfolio. Assisting in integrated service delivery for all CRE services, including strategic planning, transactions, capital projects, facilities management and operations utilizing SME within available service providers. Support the management team and direct SMBC’s project suppliers to ensure they are aligned with SMBC objectives and compliant with SMBC policies, regulations and laws. Ensure that SMBC has a framework for efficient and timely project delivery that supports SMBC business unit objectives and mitigates operational and financial risks including the alignment of multiple internal and external parties involved in project delivery. Enable and lead continuous improvement and innovative approaches to Project delivery, while maintaining appropriate governance    

Role Objectives

Enable the Business: 

Develop proactive working relationships with internal partners and external vendors.  Ensure Horizontal integration of other functions such as Technology, HR, Finance, Legal, Risk to create innovative solutions and experiences for the business within the region 

CRE Portfolio Support: 

Coordinate supporting service providers  Coordinate and facilitate all project delivery obligations including moves, changes and adds.  

Provide Support & SME on Major Initiatives Including the PMO Framework: 

Monitoring the planning, design and implementation of capital programs and acting as project SME on behalf of SMBC CRE and its service providers.  Closely collaborate with service providers to ensure proper and contractual processes are implemented.  Ensure deployment of leading industry practices related to project delivery, including leaning of project delivery processes, value engineering.  Decrease design and construction schedule by implementing proven delivery methods and processes) 

Sourcing and Supplier Management (for Real-Estate focused suppliers):

Manage real estate service provider performance related to Program and Project Delivery services  Subject matter expert for Construction Sourcing strategy – collaborate with Procurement to strategically source goods and services and establish MSAs as needed  Responsible for supplier performance & advice on approach to delivery of CRE projects – e.g. global, local, program approach with the following suppliers:  Design, Construction, Quantity Surveying, Equipment, Services (e.g. Furniture, Architects etc.) ' Building relationships with significant landlords, contractors and service providers related to construction activities  Role Objectives: Interpersonal Oversee multiple and/or large projects from planning & design through construction, inspections, move-in and closeout  Contribute to the development of project budgeting, scheduling, overseeing the strategy and execution through completion of construction   Manage vendors to ensure full compliance with all project policies and procedures, including the formal closeout of projects  Demonstrate full accountability for end-to-end management of projects   Collaborate directly with internal stakeholders to define project requirements, prepare scope of work & project delivery resource requirements   Build action plans to meet objectives, budget and schedule   Track progress of each project against goals, objectives, approved budgets and approved timelines   Prepare monthly and as-required schedule analysis reports   Coordinate any necessary due diligence efforts on behalf of the internal team & project partners maintaining and delivering all appropriate documentation  Qualifications and Skills 3-5 years of real estate project management experience.  Knowledge of all aspects of real estate projects including cost estimating, scheduling, construction contracts, value engineering, procurement methods and capital planning  Strong client focus and responsiveness to business needs   Well-developed communication and presentation skills including executive interaction and writing     Team player and self-starter with excellent organizational and time management skills  Project Scheduling experience  Effective communication with all levels of organization  Strong working knowledge of architectural drawings, millwork, furniture and space planning concepts  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. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA-registered roles for which in-office attendance for the entire workweek is required.

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.