Senior Technical Archive Specialist

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 MANUBANK, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.

Seeking an experienced Senior Technical Archive Specialist with 7+ years of experience and a degree in Computer Science or Data Science to implement and administer our Archive
360 platform for enterprise data lifecycle management.

• Lead Archive
  360 implementation for our data lifecycle management initiative across 130+ critical applications

• Design classification policies and retention workflows in a regulated environment with automated data classification engines

• Configure secure landing zones for multi-source data ingestion with Azure AD and Service Now CMDB integration

• Integrate archiving systems with existing hybrid on-premises/cloud infrastructure

• Automate processes to optimize storage and ensure regulatory compliance using policy-driven triggers

• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Business stakeholders to deliver enterprise-scale solutions

• Join our team to implement mission-critical archiving infrastructure that enhances compliance, reduces costs, and improves system performance across our organization while managing enterprise-scale data lifecycle challenges.

• You will work within a collaborative team implementing a strategic data lifecycle management initiative across a complex financial services environment. The role involves regular interaction with application owners, infrastructure teams, compliance officers, and records management professionals. This position provides an excellent opportunity to shape enterprise data practices while working with cutting-edge archiving technology across 130+ critical applications.

• The successful candidate will demonstrate a balance of technical expertise and business acumen, understanding both the technical aspects of archive implementation and the business drivers for effective data lifecycle management. A methodical approach to complex problem-solving and the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders are essential to success in this role. Experience with enterprise-scale implementations and the ability to work effectively with diverse cross-functional teams will be critical for success.

• Minimum 5+ years' experience in IT infrastructure with focus on Archiving, Storage management, backup, and recovery

• Hands‑on experience implementing and administering enterprise archive platforms

• Demonstrated knowledge of data lifecycle management methodologies in financial services environments

• Experience working with regulatory frameworks including SEC, FINRA, GDPR, and CCPA requirements

• Strong understanding of storage technologies, backup systems, and retention management

• Experience with scripting and automation (Power Shell, Python, or similar)

• Knowledge of database technologies (SQL Server, Oracle) and backup mechanisms

• Familiarity with cloud storage platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure

• Experience…