3 Jul 2026
Dublin, D, IE, D02 KF20
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Who we are
At SMBC Group EMEA, we are united by a shared purpose: to be a trusted long‑term partner to our clients. As part of our expanding EMEA platform, we provide a full suite of corporate finance, investment banking, advisory, and global markets services. With award‑winning products and a universal banking model, we offer opportunities to work on impactful, diverse, and strategic initiatives that support our clients and the bank’s long‑term transformation.
The successful candidate will join Sumitomo Mitsui Finance Dublin Limited (SMFD) which is a wholly owned subsidiary of SMBC and is growing rapidly as a Centre of Excellence for the bank’s universal banking business across EMEA. It provides a range of high-quality technology and operational and control services, aligned to SMBC’s growth, innovation, and transformation strategies. The role will be part of a dynamic, diverse team located in the heart of Dublin’s historic Georgian business district.
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced Finance Technology – Technical Analyst (VP) to lead the gathering of technical requirements for Finance projects and programmes or Front office/Regulatory initiatives impacting Finance domain, within the Information Technology, Security Department (ITSD), Cross Product Platforms group. This role provides a unique opportunity to act as a vital link between Finance business teams (Finance Control, Product control, Regulatory Reporting) and technology team. You will partner with Programme / Project managers in the inception phase to identify the scope, impact assessment, defining the problem statement for “As Is” technical processes and flows, designing the “To Be” target state in line with the EMEA wide finance business & technology architecture requirements. The role requires strong understanding of Finance domain to drive digital transformation by translating complex requirements into actionable technical specifications, ensuring platform stability, continuous improvement, standardization of controls and alignment with global best practices.
This role will report to the CFO IT Platform Lead in London, with a dotted line into the Cross Product Team Lead in Dublin and will be responsible for leading a team of six.
The anticipated salary range for this role is €72,000-€134,000, with the final offer determined based on the candidate’s skills, experience, role scope, location, and relevant market factors. In addition to base salary, the role may be eligible for a discretionary incentive award and a competitive benefits package, including core benefits such as pension provision.
Position Description
Lead requirements gathering & documentation: Collaborating with stakeholders across EMEA Finance, Front office teams, to elicit, analyse, prioritise and document complex business requirements (functional/nonfunctional) using JIRA and Confluence for EMEA Finance BOW.
Data Analysis & Modelling development: Perform in-depth data analysis to define target state financial data flows, ensure data lineage and embed data quality controls across systems.
Process re-engineering and automation delivery: Utilise Agile methodologies to redesign and deliver automated finance processes including reconciliation, reporting and adjustment capabilities.
Testing & Implementation: define test scenarios, cases and coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure software solutions meet business requirements.
Leads, coaches, and develops team members, fostering a high‑performance culture and building capability to support consistent, high‑quality technical delivery.
Required Experience
Domain Knowledge: Extensive hands-on experience with strong understanding of finance business capabilities in an investment bank, flows and controls. Good understanding of accounting knowledge for financial products (Securities, Lending, Repo, FX, Equities).
Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams, with accountability for delivery and performance management.
Sound understanding of data integrity processes, business and technical controls, data flows across upstream and downstream systems
Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders
Ability to communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking, decision‑making skills, with a focus on structured problem‑solving and control improvement.
Proficiency in writing complex SQL queries to analyse data across databases is required.
Education and Qualifications
Degree‑level education in Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance, Business Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent professional experience.
Professional certifications such as ITIL, Agile/Scrum, or data management qualifications are advantageous but not essential.
Competencies
Customer Focus
Driving Change
Driving Results
Embraces Diversity
Enterprise Leadership
Judgement and Decision Making
Risk Management
Strategic and Visionary
Trust and Integrity
What we offer
For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it’s only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-bring and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks.
As an employee of SMBC you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you:
Hybrid and flexible working
Competitive paid leave days
Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance
Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities
Ambitious remuneration package
So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today!!
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About SMBC
A trusted partner for the long term
United by a sense of purpose towards our customers - to be a trusted partner for the long-term - and our universal banking platform in EMEA, we deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers, including corporate, structured and trade finance, leveraged finance, loan market and treasury products. We can also provide investment banking and advisory services and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets.
about what we do and who we are at https://www.smbcgroup.com/emea/careers
