Cyber Analytics and Reporting Lead (Vice President)

 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 $153,000.00 and $196,000.00. 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.

Role Description

The main responsibility of the Cyber Analytics and Reporting Lead is to manage the information security program data requirements, analysis, and reporting to senior management, board of directors, and regulators. Reporting to the Director of Cyber Strategic Analytics and Business Management, this role will collaborate across the information security team to develop innovative methods for measuring risk and performance as well as support cross-functional reporting needs across the firm.  

Role Objectives

•     Cyber Risk, Performance, and Financial Measurement
•     Develop and maintain key risk indicators that align with SMBC’s enterprise risk framework. 
•     Create and track operational and strategic key performance indicators for the information security program.  
•     Develop and monitor financial, workforce, and capacity metrics in support of the Cyber Business Management function.
•     Executive and Board Level Reporting 
•     Regularly deliver metrics and performance reports to management and board level.
•     Design and implement dashboards that facilitate continuous monitoring of key metrics.
•     Data Operations and Governance
•     Establish efficient workflows to streamline data operations from source to reporting stages, ensuring accurate and reliable data throughout the process. 
•     Partner with local data officer to ensure security metrics program is aligned with the enterprise data governance requirements.
•     Manage and maintain end user controls of the security metrics program. 
•     Regular review and refinement of analytics methodologies and processes to improve reporting, measurements, and accuracy of data. 
•     Utilize KPI and KRI data to identify trends and determine actionable items.
•     Collaborate with Cyber Risk and Functional Control Office to manage red/amber metric breaches.

Qualifications and Skills

•    Minimum 5 years of experience working in Information Security or general IT areas related to risk management, controls assurance, compliance programs, cybersecurity and information security regulations, industry standards, and internal policies frameworks.
•    Proficiency in data analysis tools to interpret and present metrics effectively, including experience with software like PowerBi and Tableau.
•    Understanding of automation tools and practices to streamline data operations and improve efficiency.
•    Experience in developing and tracking KPIs and KRIs to assess program effectiveness. 
•    Skills in data governance, data quality, and data lifecycle management to ensure integrity and accuracy of data. 
•    Exceptional interpersonal skills including verbal communication and presentation skills, and ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.  
•    Effective communication skills and ability to build networks and relationships across the IT and Information Security Organization
•    Highly organized and adopts a methodical approach to understanding the content of and managing data and documentation.
•    Ability to work independently and reliably under minimal supervision, listen and question until the task in hand is clearly understood. 

Additional Requirements

D&I Commitment

Responsible for fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, holding leaders accountable for creating an inclusive environment through awareness and practice of equity in recruiting, developing, and promoting diverse talent.

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.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. 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 accommodations@smbcgroup.com.