Head of Securities Operations Manager

7 days ago


New York, New York, United States Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Full time
Job Title: Head of Securities Operations

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is a leading global financial institution with a rich history dating back to 1609. As a key player in the financial industry, SMBC offers a wide range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. With over 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide, SMBC has a significant presence in nearly 40 countries.

The Americas region is a key growth area for SMBC, with a presence in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Our team in the Americas provides a range of commercial and investment banking services to corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. We connect our diverse client base to local markets and our extensive global network.

The Head of Securities Operations will be responsible for overseeing the middle office, settlement, and reporting functions for the Nikko Treasury business. This role will involve managing a team of approximately 30 staff across New York and Charlotte. The successful candidate will serve as a key point of contact for various stakeholders, including Front Office, COO, Compliance, Accounting, IT, and other teams associated with the Fixed Income business.

The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience managing within the Fixed Income/Treasury Operations space. They will be required to have FINRA Series 99 (or equivalent) and excellent written and verbal communication skills. The successful candidate will also be proficient in FINRA rules and regulations, clearance processes, industry transaction platforms/applications, and treasury settlement, self-clearing, tri-party, and treasury auction processes.

The Head of Securities Operations will be responsible for creating detailed and auditable policies and procedures, establishing a robust control framework/infrastructure, and ensuring alignment to regulatory requirements. They will also be required to coordinate audit and audit-related functions, establish and maintain professional working relationships with clearing houses and custody banks, and oversee the implementation of strategic projects and initiatives related to Nikko Americas objectives.

The role will also involve managing administrative staff duties, such as recruiting and retaining talented staff, coaching and arranging team training, conducting team meetings, and facilitating annual performance reviews.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversight of middle office, settlement, and reporting functions for the Nikko Treasury business
  • Management of a team of approximately 30 staff across New York and Charlotte
  • Key point of contact for various stakeholders, including Front Office, COO, Compliance, Accounting, IT, and other teams associated with the Fixed Income business
  • Creation of detailed and auditable policies and procedures
  • Establishment of a robust control framework/infrastructure
  • Ensuring alignment to regulatory requirements
  • Coordination of audit and audit-related functions
  • Establishment and maintenance of professional working relationships with clearing houses and custody banks
  • Overseeing the implementation of strategic projects and initiatives related to Nikko Americas objectives
  • Management of administrative staff duties

Requirements:

  • 15+ years of experience managing within the Fixed Income/Treasury Operations space
  • FINRA Series 99 (or equivalent)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in FINRA rules and regulations, clearance processes, industry transaction platforms/applications, and treasury settlement, self-clearing, tri-party, and treasury auction processes

Additional Requirements:

SMBC is 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.



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