Job Description

13 Nov 2025
Frankfurt, DE, 60311
SMBC: A trusted partner for the long term




Here at SMBC Group, we want to help you find the next step in your career so read on to discover if this opportunity is the one for you. We like to recognise potential in our people, so we welcome your application even when your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description. Whilst we’ll always strive to be better, we’re proud of our inclusive culture, and encourage our applicants and colleagues to be their authentic, unique selves.





Who we are

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, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future.

Role Summary

Is the next step in your career at SMBC Group EMEA? We’re looking for an Assistant Vice President for our Compliance Department to join our team!

This role offers the opportunity to work at the heart of SMBC Bank EU AG’s regulatory compliance function, supporting group-wide initiatives across branches and subsidiaries. It plays a key part in ensuring regulatory alignment and protecting the bank’s reputation.
Business Area

The Compliance Department ensures SMBC Bank EU AG complies with EU and national regulations, supporting corporate and investment banking activities across branches and subsidiaries. It plays a central role in maintaining regulatory integrity and operational transparency. This role will strengthen the Regulatory Compliance Team’s capacity to manage group-wide compliance obligations, particularly in light of SMBC EU’s designation as an Intermediate EU Parent Undertaking (IPU).
Position Description
In this role you will:
Monitor and assess regulatory changes across EU jurisdictions and support implementation. Advise internal stakeholders on compliance matters and policy development. Coordinate regulatory investigations, audits, and reporting across local and group levels.

For you to succeed in the role, you’ll need to have:
A university degree in Law, Business, or Economics, or equivalent banking qualification. Experience in financial services, compliance, or legal/regulatory environments. Fluency in German and English, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Our role will allow you to:

Collaborate with front office teams, legal and risk departments, and senior leadership. Liaise with internal and external auditors, regulators, and compliance teams across SMBC EU Group.

What will you bring?
Experience in regulatory compliance within financial institutions. Strong knowledge of EU regulations such as MiFID II, EMIR, MAR, KWG, and WpHG. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable:
Prior experience in multinational banking environments. Familiarity with regulatory horizon scanning and policy development. Competencies
Driving Change
Driving Results
Embraces Diversity
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 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!!


We recognise our role as a bank to support social change and welcome all applications, including those from groups often under-represented in financial services. We value the uniqueness of professional and personal, backgrounds and perspectives as they play a vital role in continuing the sustainable growth of our organisation. We’ll ensure reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process are offered due to a disability or long-term condition whenever requested.




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