Office CIO

Position: Office of the CIO Location: New York 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 $ and $. 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 We are seeking a highly organized and strategic employee to lead the Office of the CIO Capital Markets function. This function will be established to serve as a trusted partner to the CIO for Capital Markets. This role is responsible for creating high-impact executive presentations, preparing the CIO for daily meetings, and ensuring priorities are reflected in scheduling and follow-through. The ideal candidate combines exceptional communication and organizational skills with the ability to synthesize complex topics into clear, compelling narratives for senior stakeholders. Role Objectives

• Develop and deliver high-quality presentations for executive meetings, governance forums, and strategic initiatives.
• Translate complex technology and business priorities into clear, concise, and visually compelling materials.
• Prepare the CIO for daily meetings by synthesizing key information, identifying action items, and anticipating stakeholder needs.
• Ensure the CIO’s calendar reflects strategic priorities and meetings are outcome-driven.
• Confirm objectives for upcoming meetings and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure clarity and alignment.
• Track follow-ups and ensure timely progress on commitments.
• Act as a liaison between the CIO’s office and technology/business teams to maintain alignment on priorities.
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders and ensure effective communication across functions.
• Monitor strategic initiatives and provide regular updates on progress, risks, and dependencies.
• Leverage data and metrics to inform decision-making and highlight areas requiring attention.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in executive support, business management, or strategic communications within financial services or technology.
• Exceptional skills in presentation development (PowerPoint, Google Slides) and executive storytelling.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Familiarity with Capital Markets and Sales & Trading workflows preferred but not mandatory.

Additional Requirements 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. SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at EOE, including Disability/veterans #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply tot his job Apply To this Job