Vice President, Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation•Jersey City, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, serves as a member of the firm’s Anti‑Bribery & Corruption (ABC) team in Financial Crimes Compliance (FCC), which is part of the Compliance Program, Americas Division (CPAD) and is responsible for overseeing and continuously enhancing the governance and control framework for client gifts and entertainment (hospitality) (G&E). The VP will manage one dedicated team member who supports day‑to‑day operational activity, providing coaching, oversight, quality control, and escalation guidance. The role reports directly to the Head of Anti-Bribery & Corruption, CPAD. In addition, the VP contributes to broader program components including policy breach management, monitoring, escalations, training, and governance reporting. The VP may also be involved in the broader aspect of the ABC program, including, but not limited to, third‑party due diligence, hiring practices, and sponsorships and donations. The VP must exercise mature judgment, provide credible challenge to senior stakeholders, and ensure the firm maintains a high‑integrity culture aligned with regulatory expectations. Serve as an advisor on gifts, entertainment/hospitality, sponsorships, and broader ABC issues for business and corporate stakeholders. Manage one direct report, including oversight of daily workflows, review processes, training, coaching, and performance feedback. Act as a subject matter expert for G&E matters where required across designated program workstreams, assuming leadership responsibility on escalations and strategic initiatives when required. Collaborate with Compliance Advisory, Legal, Operational Risk, Procurement, Surveillance, and Audit to strengthen the ABC control environment and implement program enhancements. Support updates to ABC policies, procedures, risk assessments, and control frameworks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
7–10+ years of experience in Compliance, ABC, Anti‑Corruption, or Financial Crime within a financial institution.
Strong understanding of Gift, ABC laws and frameworks (e.g., FCPA, UK Bribery Act).
Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing direct reports or junior team members.
Strong analytical skills, risk identification capability, and executive communication skills.
Proficiency in Concur, compliance monitoring systems, and Microsoft Office tools.
Strategic thinking and strong analytical judgment
Ability to influence and credibly challenge senior stakeholders
High ethical standards and discretion in sensitive matters
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Leadership, coaching, and team development ability
Strong ownership mindset and problem-solving orientation

Nice To Haves

advanced degree (JD, MBA, or equivalent) preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee and perform daily reviews of Concur G&E requests; provide risk‑based approval, guidance, and escalation management.
Engage directly with senior front-office staff to address restrictions, potential risks, or remediation steps.
Enhance G&E tracking methodologies, ensuring high-quality data management and reporting accuracy.
Provide subject matter expertise for issues involving heightened bribery or political exposure risk
Review escalated e‑communications alerts, ensuring appropriate risk assessment, documentation, and closure.
Administer and lead breach notification processes, including communications with Compliance Advisory and business management.
Oversee monthly G&E monitoring reports, including client frequency reports; identify patterns, material issues, and emerging risks.
Produce monthly metrics packages covering Concur G&E data, breach issuance, third‑party risk activities, POs, and related KPIs.
Contribute to G&E and ABC policy updates and support development of training content tailored for front-office and high-risk employee groups.
Assist with other ABC related workstreams where needed.
Support audits, regulatory exams, and compliance testing activities, providing documentation and oversight as needed.