Apps Systems Specialist (Quantexa)

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.

JOB SUMMARY: The Apps Systems Specialist supports the Quantexa platform and related applications, systems, and services that enable the organization to meet legal and regulatory obligations related to Anti‑Money Laundering efforts. The role delivers technical expertise across application development, cloud‑based data engineering, and system integration to ensure the availability, reliability, and performance of AML technology solutions. The position operates within the AML technology function and contributes directly to regulatory compliance, operational resilience, and risk mitigation through high‑quality system delivery and support.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines, shared libraries, and application components that support AML analytics and investigative workflows.
• Develop, deploy, and support applications within an Azure cloud environment, leveraging services such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake Gen2, and Azure Databricks.
• Implement and maintain integrations using RESTful web services and microservice architectures to support interconnected AML systems and services.
• Develop and support search and analytics capabilities using Elasticsearch and relational databases, including advanced SQL development on Microsoft SQL Server and Azure‑hosted databases.
• Participate across the full DevOps lifecycle, including source control, build, deployment, and release management using tools such as Git, Azure DevOps, and Jenkins.
• Support Agile delivery practices through active participation in sprint planning, backlog management, and documentation using Jira and Confluence.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve application and system issues with a strong analytical approach and rapid turnaround to meet service level commitments.
• Collaborate proactively with business users, support teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders to deliver timely, high‑quality solutions and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Ensure solutions meet quality, reliability, and performance standards required for regulated AML environments.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in software and systems implementation, preferably within AML, fraud, or financial crime technology environments.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline preferred.
• Advanced SQL capabilities with experience designing and querying relational databases in cloud environments.
• Demonstrated experience with Azure cloud services, distributed data processing, and modern DevOps practices.
• Working knowledge of Agile methodologies and cross‑functional delivery models.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical issues for non‑technical stakeholders and coordinate effectively across teams.

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.