Talent Management Associate

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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 $80,000.00 and $102,000.00. 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.

Job Summary

As an Associate in Talent Management, you will support the execution of key talent management processes and projects across the Americas Division. You will work closely with senior team members and other stakeholders to deliver an integrated talent management experience that aligns with business strategy and supports employee growth. This role is ideal for candidates with foundational experience in talent management, strong project management skills, expert-level PowerPoint skills, and solid communication abilities.

Primary Responsibilities

Assist in the execution and delivery of the Talent Management portfolio, including project planning, tracking, data analysis, and communications.
Support the enhancement and facilitation of talent management processes such as performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, employee engagement, promotion, mobility, employee value proposition, and development planning.
Lead the planning and execution of a Leadership Lens series, including identifying and securing high-impact speakers, coordinating logistics, and driving engagement across internal and external audiences.
Develop, enhance, and maintain project documentation, statistics, and metrics.
Create high-impact PowerPoint presentations, job aids, and process guides for managers and employees.
Collaborate cross HR and Talent Management and Development projects, as needed.
Stay informed about external trends and best practices in talent management.
Provide administrative and operational support for TM projects and initiatives.
Serve as a backup for other team members as needed.

Required Skills& Competencies

2-4 years of HR experience, preferably in Talent Management.
Strong project management skills; able to plan, organize, and execute tasks efficiently.
Excellent PowerPoint skills; able to create clear, engaging, and professional presentations and storylines.
Solid written and verbal communication skills; able to convey information effectively to diverse audiences.
Analytical and detail-oriented; comfortable working with data and metrics.
Collaborative mindset; able to build trusting relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
Experience coordinating or supporting enterprise-wide talent management processes including performance reviews, succession planning, and talent reviews.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively engage leadership across cross-functional business units.
Collaborative and proactive working style, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to shifting priorities.

Qualifications

Education: BA/BS required.
Experience: 3+ years of relevant work experience in talent management, HR, or related field required.
Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel required; familiarity with SuccessFactors or similar HR systems strongly preferred.
Language: Business fluency in English required.
Travel: 0–10% as required.

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.

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