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OverviewThe position is with the Structured Trade & Commodity Finance group, part of the Global Trade Finance department. The main role of the person is to represent STCF on all structured trade related opportunities coming from existing and new clients in the US and Latin American. The person will lead the process from origination and structuring, in collaboration with the coverage areas.Responsibilities- Responsible for the strategic development of the structured trade finance business- Key driver for the growth of the business and add to STCF's overall value proposition in terms of revenue and profitability contributions- Take ownership over deal selection criteria with focus on ESG and O&D in line with management's strategic direction and coverage areas- Main contact to coverage bankers on structured trade solutions; assume deal team leadership- Coordinate client approach with relationship manager, incl. pitch, negotiation and execution of transactions- Lead the internal process to obtain management support, manage client expectations and obtain early feedback from key stakeholders- Coordinate risk appetite and quality of portfolio with coverage areas while balancing healthy risk-reward aspirations for the business- Focus on delivering value-add on best usage of capital and balance sheet- Enforce compliance with internal policies and guidelines among the team and make sure that the business is run with integrity and efficiently- Act as the primary mentor to junior staff on topics related to the structured nature of STCF's business- Collaborate cross-regionally with colleagues to build synergies, visibility and transparency- Support STCF's group head and other teams, as neededQualificationsMin. of 7 years of experience in structured trade finance and commoditiesExcellent understanding of the US and Latin America commodity marketsDeep knowledge in trade finance products and structured solutions, in particularStrong writing and presentation skillsExcellent communicator with clients and internal stakeholdersSpanishPortuguese speaker preferredTeam playerSMBC'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.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 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 - MFVeteranDisability. SMBC provides reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at