About this role
<p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span><em><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span><span style="color:#385723">SMBC: A trusted partner for the long term </span></span></span></em></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span><em><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span><span style="color:#385723"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap">Here at SMBC Group, we want to help you find the next step in your career so read on to discover if this opportunity is the one for you. We like to recognise potential in our people, so we welcome your application even when your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description. Whilst we’ll always strive to be better, we’re proud of our inclusive culture, and encourage our applicants and colleagues to be their authentic, unique selves. </span></span></span></span></em></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> </p> <p> </p> <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Who we are</H2> </div><div><p>United by a sense of purpose towards our customers – to be a trusted partner for the long-term – and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future.</p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Role Summary</H2> </div><div><p><strong>Is the next step in your career at SMBC Group EMEA?</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>We’re looking for a <strong>Personal Assistant to the Head of CIB DACH (Assistant Vice President)</strong> for our <strong>Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) DACH and Global FIG (GFIG) Devision</strong> to join our team!</p> <p> </p> <div>This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership in a highly international environment, with exposure across EMEA, Asia, and the US - and provides high-quality executive support to the Head of CIB DACH, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and effective coordination across a complex, international stakeholder environment. It contributes directly to the efficiency and effectiveness of the CIB DACH leadership team</div> <div> </div> <div> <p>Our role will enable you to:</p> <ul> <li>collaborate with senior stakeholders across EMEA, Asia, and the Americas</li> <li>act as a central interface across internal functions such as HR, Finance, Compliance, Legal, and Operations</li> <li>support leadership interactions both internally and externally, including client-facing activities</li> <li>drive operational excellence in a fast-paced business</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>The anticipated salary range for this role is €64,000.00 - €96,000.00, with the final offer determined based on the candidate’s skills, experience, role scope, location, and relevant market factors. In addition to base salary, the role may be eligible for a discretionary incentive award and a competitive benefits package, including core benefits such as pension provision.</p> </div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Business Area</H2> </div><div><div> Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) DACH and Global Financial Institutions Group (GFIG)</div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Position Description</H2> </div><div><div> <p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Manage complex diaries, meetings, and international travel arrangements</li> <li>Coordinate meetings, prepare materials, and track follow-up actions</li> <li>Handle administrative processes including expenses, onboarding, and compliance-related tasks</li> <li>Maintain structured documentation, filing systems, and team coordination activities</li> <li>Support team events, communications, and process improvement initiatives</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Experience & Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>4–6 years of relevant experience in executive or senior administrative support</li> <li>Strong organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage complexity</li> <li>Excellent communication skills with experience supporting senior stakeholders</li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience in financial services or international corporate environments</li> <li>Understanding of compliance and internal governance processes</li> <li>Fluency in German</li> </ul> </div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Competencies</H2> </div><div><div>Customer Focus</div><div>Driving Change</div><div>Driving Results</div><div>Embraces Diversity</div><div>Judgement and Decision Making</div><div>Risk Management</div><div>Strategic and Visionary</div><div>Trust and Integrity</div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">What we offer</H2> </div><div><p>For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it’s only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-bring and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks.</p> <p> </p> <p>As an employee of SMBC you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you:</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Hybrid and flexible working </li> <li>Competitive paid leave days</li> <li>Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance</li> <li>Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services </li> <li>Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities </li> <li>Ambitious remuneration package</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today!</p></div></div></div><p> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span><em><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span><span style="color:#385723">We recognise our role as a bank to support social change and welcome all applications, including those from groups often under-represented in financial services. We value the uniqueness of professional and personal, backgrounds and perspectives as they play a vital role in continuing the sustainable growth of our organisation. We’ll ensure reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process are offered due to a disability or long-term condition whenever requested. </span></span></span></em></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> </p>