Python Developer - Risk Technology

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.

The anticipated salary range for this role is between and . The specific salary offered to an applicant will be based on their individual qualifications, experiences, and an analysis of the current compensation paid in their geography and the market for similar roles at the time of hire. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees.

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.

Role Description

SMBC is in the process of leading a Digital Transformation across our Americas Division as we continue to modernize our technology, focus on our data driven approach, grow and plan for the future. As a result of this expansion we are seeking an experienced Python Developer to join our Technology Group. Here you will work closely with our Risk Department stakeholders to build out our strategic data sourcing, datamart, analytics and reporting frameworks. This team is expanding as we continue to provide more capabilities for our business users. This is an opportunity to partner with and learn the business while working with newer technology.

Role Objectives

• Working closely with our Production Support Team to help diagnose/resolve any reported issues.
• Building Enterprise grade Python based software solutions (front to back).
• Working closely with other Shared Services Functions within Technology such as the QA, DBA and Infrastructure Teams.
• Ensuring that programs are written to the highest standards (e.g. Unit tests) and technical specifications.
• Working directly with our Business Users on their requirements.

Qualifications And Skills

• Experience with Agile (and SDLC) Methodologies.
• Basic familiarity with Financial Risk Management concepts.
• Prior experience with Building/Deploying containerized software (preferably Python) on modern DevOps CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with MS-SQL or other SQL (or No-SQL) database architectures.
• 10+ years of prior software development experience ideally centered around Python.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer Science Degree (or equivalent).

It Would Be Helpful If You Have

• Experience working in the Banking/Hedge Fund industry.
• Experience using modern data science, data rangling, modelling, analytic and RPA software platforms (e.g. Anaconda, Databricks, Domino, Altryx, TriFacta, UI Path, DataRobot).
• Experience building and deploying solutions on Cloud Platforms such as AWS or Azure.

Additional Requirements

D&I Commitment

Responsible for fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, holding leaders accountable for creating an inclusive environment through awareness and practice of equity in recruiting, developing, and promoting diverse talent.

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 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].