About this role
<p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><em><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="color:#385723">SMBC: A trusted partner for the long term </span></span></em></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><em><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><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></em></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><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Is the next step in your career at SMBC Group EMEA? We’re looking for a Global Mobility Manager to join our EMEA HR team. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">The Global Mobility Manager is responsible for the operational delivery, governance and continuous improvement of Global Mobility services across EMEA. The role provides subject matter expertise and operational leadership across international assignments, permanent transfers, immigration, cross-border employment, international remote work and associated compliance activities.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Operating within a global and evolving mobility framework, the role partners closely with HR, Tax, Payroll, Legal, Finance, Risk and external vendors to ensure Global Mobility programs are delivered effectively, compliantly and in alignment with business objectives. The role exercises sound judgement in balancing employee experience, compliance, risk and commercial considerations, and is expected to proactively identify issues, challenge assumptions, influence decision-making and escalate risks where appropriate.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Combining hands-on operational delivery with ownership of processes, controls, reporting, vendor management and policy implementation, the role serves as the primary operational owner for Global Mobility across EMEA. The successful candidate will operate with a high degree of autonomy, owning the day-to-day operational activities and supporting the execution of global mobility strategy and programs.</span></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">Key Responsibilities</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Manage the end-to-end delivery of international assignments, international hires, permanent transfers, localisation arrangements & other cross-border employment scenarios</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Provide expert advice to a number of cross-functional business stakeholders on mobility-related matters</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Support non-standard mobility cases ensuring a high-quality employee experience balanced against compliance, risk & cost considerations</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Be the subject matter expert for immigration, right-to-work, mobility-related tax, social security & cross-border compliance matters</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Coordinate mobility-related tax, payroll & reporting activities with effective stakeholder hand-offs & compliance throughout the employee mobility lifecycle</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Support international remote work & cross-border working, identifying risks & recommending appropriate controls</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Maintain mobility policies, governance frameworks, operational controls & audit readiness standards</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Manage mobility vendors, monitor service delivery & support cost management, invoicing & governance activities</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Develop & maintain mobility processes, procedures & operational guidance</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Produce & analyse mobility reporting & management information to support governance, workforce planning & decision-making</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives & operational maturity across the Global Mobility function</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Build trusted relationships across HR, Reward, Payroll, Tax, Finance, Risk, Compliance & Legal functions</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Act as a trusted advisor, providing practical & commercially balanced guidance</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Influence stakeholders, drive accountability & exercise sound judgement to challenge, escalate & mitigate operational, compliance & governance risks</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Deliver stakeholder training & support global mobility projects & change initiatives</span></li> </ul></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">Knowledge, Skills & Experience</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Significant experience within Global Mobility, International HR, Employment Tax or a related discipline</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Deep knowledge of international assignments, immigration, mobility tax, payroll, social security & cross-border employment compliance</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Experience with employee movement across multiple jurisdictions within a complex international environment</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Ability to operate independently, influence stakeholders & manage competing priorities with minimal supervision</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Experience developing processes, controls & governance frameworks within a regulated environment</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Experience managing third-party vendors & professional service providers</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Strong analytical, problem-solving & communication skills</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Ability to work effectively across cultures & geographies within a global organisation</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Experience working within Japanese &/or other multinational matrix organisations would be advantageous. Japanese language capability is desirable</span></li> </ul></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>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> <ul> <li>Hybrid and flexible working </li> <li>Competitive paid leave days</li> <li>Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity 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>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"><em><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><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></em></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><em><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="color:#385723">We are committed to transparent and equitable pay practices. Compensation is determined using objective criteria, including skills, experience, and role responsibilities, and applied consistently throughout our recruitment processes. We do not request candidates' pay history and are committed to preventing unjustified pay disparities. </span></span></em></p>