Global Markets Business Manager for Systematic/Algorithmic Trading, Vice President
About The Position
SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group with a 400-year history, offering diverse financial services. In the Americas, SMBC Group provides commercial and investment banking services to corporate, institutional, and municipal clients, connecting them to local markets and its global network. This role is for a Front Office Business Manager at the Vice President level within the Global Markets platform, specifically focusing on the Systematic Trading Business. The successful candidate will lead and oversee Front Office projects and strategic initiatives to drive change and implement business priorities related to Systematic and Algorithmic Trading. They will support Front Office management by producing performance and strategic initiative presentations, partnering with business unit leadership for analyses and metrics, and providing insight into core controls for Algorithmic trading. The role also involves preparing business unit messages for leadership, designing and improving the operating framework and governance model for the Systematic Trading desk, ensuring scalability and regulatory alignment, and implementing policies and procedures while liaising with the 2nd Line of Defense (2LOD).
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in Finance, Business Administration or related fields.
- Seven or more years of experience in financial services industry with direct business management support of High Frequency and Algorithmic trading in the front office.
- Background in supporting regulations and controls for High Frequency/Algorithmic Trading.
- Has background on creating policies and procedures as direct support of this activity.
- Experience in data analysis, production of reporting materials, and strong presentation and PowerPoint skills.
- Strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills, with ability to communicate effectively with all levels of risk, support, and business partners.
- Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, along with ability to quickly learn new programs and applications.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee Front Office projects and strategic initiatives to drive change and implement business priorities as it relates to Systematic and Algorithmic Trading.
- Support Front Office management by producing management presentations detailing business performance and strategic initiatives.
- Partner with business unit leadership to develop timely, accurate, and insightful analyses and metrics.
- Provide insight into the core controls that are associated with Algorithmic trading and work with Business Control Office to put the appropriate framework in place to monitor the activity.
- Prepare materials to deliver business unit message to Front Office management and Sales and Trading Leadership supporting growth initiatives.
- Design, enhance and continuously improve the operating framework and governance model for the Systematic Trading desk.
- Ensure scalability, robustness and alignment with business and regulatory expectation.
- Implement policies and procedures that govern the systematic trading framework and liaise with 2LOD to ensure agreement and oversight.
- Lead work streams and contribute to projects that deliver front office efficiencies.
- Prepare and deliver compelling and visually effective presentations.
- Interact directly with traders, developers and Quants/Strats on initiatives and pipeline.
- Analyze client and industry profitability and competitor analyses.
Benefits
- Competitive portfolio of benefits
- Annual discretionary incentive award
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
