AI and Data Science

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SMBC Group is a top‑tier global financial group headquartered in Tokyo with a 400‑year history, offering banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance services. With more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide, SMBC Group is one of Japan’s largest banking groups.

The anticipated salary range for this role is between $ and $. The specific salary offered will be based on individual qualifications, experience, and market analyses. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC offers a competitive portfolio of benefits.

Manage the formulation, execution, and communication of the company’s strategic objectives. Support the management board with decision‑making on strategic direction, resource allocation, business opportunities, and risk appetite. Conduct due diligence on strategic initiatives and proposals to assess feasibility, impact, and progress.

Manage the formulation, execution, and communication of the company’s strategic objectives. Support the management board with decision‑making on strategic direction, resource allocation, business opportunities, and risk appetite. Conduct due diligence on strategic initiatives and proposals to assess feasibility and impact. Challenge business stakeholders to probe assumptions, identify potential risks, and ensure systematic tracking and reporting on progress. Facilitate deployment of strategic deliverables by mobilizing key resources.

Identify internal and external business opportunities and perform feasibility analyses.

Form strong partnerships with business stakeholders across the enterprise to foster trust and promote information sharing. Promote coordination between business areas and infrastructure functions (legal, compliance, and risk management). Manage communications to the workforce and external stakeholders. Partner with internal and external communications teams. Act as a trusted advisor to management board members and key executives. Participate in industry forums and events.

Demonstrate awareness of management priorities and business landscape through delivery of strategic initiatives. Leverage understanding of business dynamics and risk exposures to perform comprehensive assessments of new ventures. Generate insights to drive informed management decisions. Employ communication skills to articulate strategic deliverables and encourage buy‑in. Solicit feedback from stakeholders and screen for business opportunities.

Recommended years of experience: 7

SMBC employs a hybrid workforce model, allowing employees to work from home or an SMBC office. Employees must live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Banking, Financial Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting