Operations Analyst

SUMITOMO MITSUI TRUST BANK, LIMITED•New York, NY

11d•$75,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for Assistant Officer level candidates. SUMITOMO MITSUI TRUST BANK, LIMITED was established through the merger of The Sumitomo Trust and Banking Co., Ltd with Chuo Mitsui Trust and Banking, Ltd. on April 1, 2012. We are one of the largest asset managers in Asia and number one among Japanese financial institutions by AUM, with approximately $850 billion USD in AUM. The bank provides an assortment of financial solutions and manages a broad spectrum of financial products across its global branches. The Americas Division (“AD”) was established in the Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited, New York Branch) (“SMTBNY”) to perform corporate functions and supervise U.S. entities. Established under the AD are the “Global Banking Unit (“GBU”), Americas Division” and “Global Markets Unit (“GMU”), Americas Division” which performs business functions. The Investor Services and Business Solution Department (“ISB”) is responsible for (i) distribution, agency services, and developing new business opportunities for syndicated loan transactions and (ii) developing and executing business and operation plans and managing day-to-day operations and administrative matters in GBU. The Specialty Finance Department (“SFD”) is responsible for originating, booking and monitoring credit facilities for both bilateral and syndicated loan transactions. SFD focuses on building and monitoring portfolio assets in 3 main product areas: Project Finance, Trade and Commodity Finance, and Aviation. The Real Estate Finance Department (“REF”) is responsible for originating, booking and monitoring credit facilities for both bilateral and syndicated loan transactions. REF focuses on building and monitoring portfolio assets in Real Estate product area. Operations Analyst, ISB, SFD,REF Responsible for deal processing, internal control and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics or related field with 0-2 years of related experience.
Bilingual oral and written skills on a business level in both English and Japanese.
General knowledge of banking principles and/or loan markets.
Excellent organization skills and detail oriented.
Good interpersonal skills for team-oriented environment.
Advanced in Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Access).
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of banking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs business review of credit documentation, regulatory compliance review and booking of new investments and for amendments or periodic review.
Ensures compliance and operational requirements are satisfied before closing and for amendments.
Coordinates with internal and third parties to effect bookings, amendments and funding.
Supports Credit Analysts with Branch and Head Office monitoring and reporting requirements.
Tracks credit documentation and other customer reporting requirements for timely receipt.
Performs agent function, including communicating with customers and other lenders for loan servicing and distribution of documents.
Maintains related systems, reports, credit files and websites as well as assigns application numbers and records approvals.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.