Corporate Banking Analyst

Corporate Banking Analyst

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Job type

- Full-time

Location

Toronto, ON

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Role Description

The Corporate Banking Analyst will support the origination and execution of new transactions in the Energy Infrastructure, Oil & Gas, Real Estate, and other sectors. The Analyst will provide analytical and marketing support throughdetailed credit analyses, preparation of credit applications, presentation materials (pitch books), industry research, etc.

The Analyst will also assist in managing the credit portfolio through on-going monitoring and reporting of asset quality.

Role Objectives

- Participate in the negotiation, structuring,





and execution of new transactions and ancillary products (derivatives, DCM, trade finance, etc.)
- Participate in the due diligence of new transactions with an emphasis on understanding the basic elements of the deal, how those relate to assessing risk, and ultimate mitigation of risk.
- Prepare and present internal memos for new transactions, assess profitability, prepare credit applications and complete all internal workflow required for approvals, middle/back-office checks, etc. to facilitate the timely execution of transactions.
- Build and manipulate financial models for purposes of projections and sensitivity analyses.
- Continuously monitor and manage existing transactions, including ESG & credit reviews and processing of waivers and amendments, internal reports, and special credit requirements.
- Ensure that all business activities are in full compliance with all Bank policies and procedures, including Anti-Money Laundering policies, and the requirements of the relevant regulatory bodies as communicated by SMBC Canada Branch’s Compliance Department.






- Ensure compliance of all internal and external matters in accordance with banking regulations, bank policy and best practices.
- Coordinate with internal and/or external legal counsel on legal documentation review, and clients to complete the KYC process.
- Undertake research and analytics related to specific sectors, or regions, and stay abreast of industry trends, opportunities, and general market and economic conditions.
- Assist with the preparation of account plans for future business and prepare other analyses or reports as required by the Managing Director.
- Support marketing and origination of new transactions by preparing pitch books and marketing materials and attending client meetings with senior colleagues.
- Provide ad hoc reports for management.
- Attend bank meetings,





industry events, conferences, seminars or other social functions.
- Provide day to day backup support to the Managing Director and other team members and occasional support to other business units/affiliates to meet deadlines, support marketing initiatives or to promote global relationships with selected customers.

Qualifications and Skills

- Demonstrates a high degree of attention to detail and multi-tasking skill with an ability to complete work accurately and in a timely manner against set deadlines.
- Self-driven and motivated; takes personal ownership of assignments.
- Able to quickly learn and adapt to new processes and systems. Works well in a culturally diverse and team-oriented environment. Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and an interest in continuous learning.






- General knowledge and understanding of ESG, Japanese culture and foreign bank operations are desirable
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, ability to synthesize large amounts of information, analyze risk and identify mitigating factors.
- Highly collaborative and flexible in a team and client environment and ability to form good relationships internally and externally. Excellent communication and presentation skills both written and verbal; comfortable presenting externally with clients and key industry contacts and internally with senior management and credit department. Able to coordinate and communicate with various internal departments across the bank.






- Ability to organize thoughts and clearly articulate points and provide summaries and explanations of transactions, verbally or in writing to management or other internal departments.
- Experience in preparing credit applications, performing cash flow analysis, ability to read and interpret financial statements, and strong accounting skills. Must be proficient in the use of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- 1-2 years of relevant professional experience in corporate banking viewed positively.
- University degree in Business or Economics.

About SMBC

Employees participate in a hybrid workforce model (at least 2 on-site working days /week) that provides them with an opportunity to work from home as well as Canada Branch’s Toronto downtown office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location.







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 Rail Services LLC, Manufacturers Bank, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.

SMBC is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability