Diversity And Inclusion Associate

Overview

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation is looking for an Associate, Diversity & Inclusion Specialist to join the Human Resources function. This individual will work closely with the firm’s Enterprise Resource Groups to manage D&I administrative processes that support event planning and budget approval processes. Position components include coordination and ERG program management, trainings and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Diversity & Inclusion team is led by the Head of Diversity & Inclusion for the Americas Division and is responsible for ensuring SMBC’s maintains itself as an inclusive workplace for all employees and clients.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Diversity & Inclusion and the Diversity & Inclusion team in establishing Americas Division initiatives, programs, and events tracking tools
• Oversee the Enterprise Resource Group (ERG) Program, consisting of eight (8) affinity groups, including managing each group’s budget, assisting in vendor selection and event planning around Heritage Months and other events throughout the year
• Streamline processes to create more efficiencies with event planning, approvals, and execution
• Lead special projects that further imbed D&I into daily activities and best practices
• Partner with other HR functions, including Talent Development, Benefits, HR Analytics and others to weave diversity into existing HR tools and processes
• Work closely with Campus Recruitment group to support and coordinate D&I and ERG programs for Summer Interns and Analysts
• Work with external diversity partners to support local and national communities; attend regional conferences and events; and build out SMBC’s D&I network

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of corporate experience
• Strong administrative and organizational skills required
• Highly collaborative with strong relationship management and interpersonal skills
• Training program and vendor management helpful
• Solutions orientated and resourceful
• Demonstrates sound judgement, social competency,
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Team-player, energetic and eager to develop an expertise in D&I
• Background in project and program management
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software required

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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.

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 Rail Services LLC, Manufacturers Bank, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.

SMBC is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. 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 [email protected]