Controls & Data Quality Operationalization

 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.

The anticipated salary range for this role is between $225,000.00 and $255,000.00. The specific salary offered to an applicant will be based on their individual qualifications, experiences, and an analysis of the current compensation paid in their geography and the market for similar roles at the time of hire. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees.

Role Description

Ensure integrity and accuracy of corporate data systems. Monitor databases to identify and resolve data quality probably. Plan data integrations and ETL frameworks to fix eternal data errors prior to collection. Collaborate with DBAs and Data Governance team to implement data quality controls and systematic improvements.

Role Objectives: Delivery

Oversee review of data quality reports and statistical analysis on datasets to identify data quality issues. Develop procedures for the reporting and remediation of data issues and manage improvements to sources of data errors. Develop QA testing procedures to be utilized after onboarding of new datasets to ensure accuracy and completeness. Create data dictionary definitions including expected metadata and data profiles for each data type. Construct data quality policy and controls utilizing business requirements to determine appropriate definitions, guidance, and procedures. Drive firm-wide implementation and adoption by demonstrating the value of data quality controls to business unit processes. Review documentation of data quality processes and establish training programs for end-users. Establish guidance for mitigating the business impact of data quality issues.

Role Objectives: Interpersonal

Collaborate with Database Administration colleagues to create data dictionaries, error checking procedures, data queries and reports, and integration frameworks. Partner with Data Governance team to construct policies determining data quality standards and practices and ensure the correct categorization of data. Work with business leadership to understand firm-wide business requirements for data quality and support implementation of new policies. Engage with IT Quality Assurance colleagues to develop testing plans and oversee monitoring for all data operations.

Role Objectives: Expertise

Demonstrate an advanced perspective on industry best practices, standards, data, architecture, and design of data quality policy and procedures. Exhibit in-depth knowledge of statistical analysis methods, data profile building, analytical and modeling frameworks, and database query languages to develop error checking processes and real-time monitoring. Display expertise with regulatory, risk, and compliance guidance to inform the development of data quality policy and mitigation strategies. Show exceptional ability to translate business requirements into effective data policy and lead organizational change efforts to implement new procedures.

Qualifications and Skills

Recommended years of experience: 15

Additional Requirements

D&I Commitment

Responsible for fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, holding leaders accountable for creating an inclusive environment through awareness and practice of equity in recruiting, developing, and promoting diverse talent.

SMBC’s employees participate in a Hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA-registered roles for which in-office attendance for the entire workweek is required.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. SMBC provides reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at accommodations@smbcgroup.com.