At SMBC, you’re not just joining a company—you’re becoming part of a community that values respect, growth, and making an impact every day. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to help you balance work, family, and your personal goals: <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Great Place to Work Certified: Proudly certified as a Great Place to Work, we provide a welcoming and supportive culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Parental Leave: Enjoy competitive parental leave to support you through life’s important milestones.</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Women in Banking and Finance (WIBF): As a Gold member, employees have access to events, professional development courses, and valuable networking opportunities.</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Me Time: Take 2 paid hours off each month to focus on your wellbeing—because your health matters.</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Comprehensive Insurance: Permanent employees benefit from SMBC-funded Life, Total and Permanent Disability (TPD), and Group Salary Continuance Insurance for peace of mind.</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Social Contribution Leave: Take one day each year to volunteer and give back to your community with paid Social Contribution leave.</li> </ul> At SMBC, we believe our strength lies in our diverse workforce - people who bring their unique perspectives and talents to deliver innovative solutions for our clients. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels supported to grow both professionally and personally. Due to continuous growth, we have a new opportunity within our Global Markets and Treasury Department. This position is responsible for managing Global Markets Sales transactions and any other financial product as required for SMBC’s customers. In addition, this position will enhance relationships with customers by offering high-level customer service and enhance the promotion of Global Markets Sales products to maximize customer dealing. This position will ensure the control of transaction executions in compliance with both internal limits, external regulations, and achieving budget. Reporting to the Head of Global Macro Sales, this position will be responsible for: <ul> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Develop and maintain strong relationships with financial institutions and corporate clients to support long-term business growth. </li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Execute Global Markets transactions across FX, Rates, and Deposits with a high level of accuracy and professionalism. </li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Provide pricing, quoting, and execution services while actively managing associated risks. </li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Identify client needs and deliver tailored Global Markets solutions aligned with their objectives. </li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Prepare and distribute timely market updates, insights, and trade ideas based on market developments. </li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Collaborate closely with traders, economists, and strategists to enhance client engagement and solution delivery. </li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ensure all transactions are executed with precision and in accordance with internal standards. </li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Complete all required system entries and documentation to meet risk and credit control requirements. </li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ensure appropriate legal agreements (e.g., ISDA/CSA) and credit facilities are established prior to transacting. </li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Adhere strictly to SMBC policies, regulatory obligations, and the FX Global Code. </li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Maintain all required industry accreditations and complete mandatory training requirements. </li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proactively identify opportunities for new business development and product enhancement.</li> </ul> To succeed in this role, you will have: <ul> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Minimum of 7 years’ experience in banking or financial services. </li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">5–7 years’ experience in Financial Markets sales and execution. </li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proven experience (2–3 years) covering financial institutions, ideally including superannuation funds and asset managers. </li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility internally and externally. </li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. </li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Demonstrated sales and negotiation capability, or a strong willingness to develop these skills. </li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to deliver high-quality presentations to senior stakeholders and clients. </li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong written and verbal communication skills. </li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. </li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Tertiary qualification in Finance, Banking, or a related discipline. </li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Relevant industry accreditation (e.g., AFMA) preferred.</li> </ul> SMBC: where you can Be Yourself, Make a Difference and Build Your Career.

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