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, Ireland, 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.

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Messaging Technical Lead to join our dynamic team. As the Senior Messaging Technical Lead, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our messaging infrastructure. This position requires a deep understanding of messaging technologies, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record of successfully managing complex messaging systems. Experience with Proofpoint, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and O365 is highly desirable.

Role Objectives

Provide technical leadership for the messaging engineering team, guiding and mentoring team members.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement robust messaging solutions.

Oversee the implementation, and optimization of messaging systems.

Ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of messaging platforms.

Integrate and manage Proofpoint solutions for enhanced email security.

Work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

Foster effective communication and collaboration within the team and with other departments.

Lead troubleshooting efforts for messaging-related incidents and provide timely resolution.

Implement proactive measures to identify and address potential issues before they impact operations.

Utilize DLP technologies to ensure data protection and compliance.

Ensure messaging systems comply with security policies and industry regulations.

Implement and maintain security best practices for messaging infrastructure.

Leverage O365 security features for comprehensive email and data protection.

Qualifications and Skills

Proven expertise with Microsoft O365 and its messaging components.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Proven experience in designing and managing enterprise-level messaging systems.

Strong expertise in messaging protocols (e.g., SMTP, XMPP) and technologies (e.g., Microsoft Exchange, RabbitMQ, Kafka).

Experience with Proofpoint for email security.

Knowledge of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions.

Demonstrated leadership experience with a focus on building and leading high-performance technical teams.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Preferred Skills:

Certifications in relevant messaging technologies.

Experience with cloud-based messaging solutions.

Familiarity with DevOps practices and automation tools.

If you are a seasoned messaging professional with expertise in O365, ProofPoint and Archiving technologies and have a passion for technical leadership and innovation, we invite you to apply and be a key contributor to our messaging infrastructure.

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.

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.