Transaction Execution Management - Vice President

Vice President Structured Finance Solutions

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 $138,000.00 and $185,000.00. 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

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation is seeking a detailed-oriented Vice President to oversee the closing process for the Structured Finance Solutions business units. This role collaborates with key internal stakeholders including Relationship Managers, Legal, Capital Markets, and Operations, alongside external Agents and Borrowers to ensure seamless execution of transactions. This operationally focused role is embedded within the front-office Credit Product Management team, serving as the primary point of contact for managing the closing process of leveraged finance transactions. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in deal execution and demonstrate strong coordination skills across internal and external stakeholders.

Role Objectives : Delivery

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the end-to-end deal closing process for bilateral, club, and syndicated transactions, ensuring timely and accurate execution and funding.
• Coordinate pre-closing activities with internal departments and external parties, proactively resolving outstanding issues to meet scheduled closing timelines.
• Ensure accurate registration of transactions within SMBC's credit systems.
• Act as the central liaison among sponsors, borrowers, agent banks, legal counsel, and loan operations.
• Collaborate closely with the deal origination team to address and resolve any closing-related challenges.
• Partner with the KYC Client Management team to ensure full onboarding of all entities prior to closing.
• Manage post-closing documentation requests and follow-ups with external stakeholders.
• Support the Team Lead on strategic initiatives and high-impact projects.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a culture of excellence in a fast-paced, market-driven environment.

Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor's degree with 57+ years of experience in deal execution, with proven ability to coordinate across Capital Markets, Credit, KYC, and Operations. In-depth knowledge of lending products and associated credit documentation. Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to escalate and resolve complex issues effectively. Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. Meticulous attention to detail and outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in senior loan financings, assignments and complex credit agreement structures. Eagerness to learn and master SMBC's proprietary systems and tools.

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 accommodations@smbcgroup.com. EOE, including Disability / veterans.