Business Manager, Analyst/Associate

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group headquartered in Tokyo, offering a diverse range of financial services. They are seeking a Front Office Business Manager to support and oversee projects, drive strategic analytics, and prepare management presentations to enhance business decision-making and operational efficiencies. Responsibilities Support and oversee Front Office projects and strategic initiatives to drive change and implement business priorities Support Front Office management by producing management presentations detailing business performance and strategic initiatives Drive strategic analytics and client analytics to support business decision making. Develop timely, accurate, and insightful analyses, metrics, and forecasts to support strategic decision making Prepare materials to deliver business unit message to Front Office management and Sales and Trading Leadership supporting growth initiatives Lead the preparation of detailed budgets and forecasts Contribute to driving front office banker productivity through driving operational efficiencies, driving technology changes, implementing tools or through process efficiencies Provide recommendations to management to drive business results and achieve financial goals Lead work streams, and contribute to projects, that deliver front office efficiencies Prepare and deliver compelling and visually effective financial presentations Track and analyze the business unit’s competitive position in deal volumes, market share and fees using industry standard tools and internal / external data Perform ad hoc analysis and presentation based on current trends and initiatives for each department of the Front Office Interact directly with bankers on performance metrics and pipeline Analyze client and industry profitability and competitor analyses Deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance metrics to business unit leadership Skills Undergraduate degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related fields Preferably 1-2 years in Investment Banking or management consulting Strong excel skills and experience in data analysis, production of reporting materials, and strong presentation and PowerPoint skills Strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills, with ability to communicate effectively with all levels of risk, support, and business partners Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, along with ability to quickly learn new programs and applications Benefits Annual discretionary incentive award Competitive portfolio of benefits Company Overview SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. It was founded in 1590, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship SMBC Group has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 160 in 2025, 87 in 2024, 73 in 2023, 44 in 2022, 29 in 2021, 26 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.