Enterprise Business Management Director

3 Jun 2026
London, LND, GB, EC2M 2AT
Who we are
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United by a sense of purpose towards our customers – to be a trusted partner for the long\-term – and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award\-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future.

Role Summary
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Is the next step in your career at SMBC Group EMEA? We’re looking for a Business Manager for our Sustainability Strategy Group to join our team.

Acts as Chief of Staff to the Head of Sustainability Strategy, EMEA, driving coordination, execution, and governance of the regional sustainability and social value strategy. Oversees cross\-functional change initiatives, strategic planning, and operational effectiveness to ensure delivery of key sustainability priorities across EMEA.

• Drive delivery of cross\-functional ESG/sustainability strategy and change initiatives across EMEA.


• Lead strategic planning, governance, budgeting, and performance tracking for Social Value Creation activities.


• Act as a central coordinator and advisor, aligning stakeholders and ensuring effective execution of regional priorities.


• Strong experience in financial services with exposure to strategy, change management, or consulting environments.


• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills at senior level.


• Proven analytical, organisational, and problem\-solving capabilities, ideally with ESG/sustainability experience or strong interest.

Position Description
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Role Purpose: To act as the Chief of Staff, STPD\-Planning / Sustainability Strategy, supporting and partnering with the Head of Sustainability Strategy, EMEA and the Head of Sustainability Strategy, EU.

• + This is a senior leading, coordination and facilitation role within EMEA Sustainability Strategy.

+ Drive cross\-functional sustainability/ESG projects and change initiatives, ensuring timely delivery. Including strategic, regulatory and data \& technology projects.
+ Manage and oversee the regional Social Value Creation budget
+ Embedding change initiatives into BAU processes.
+ Supervision of change resources/project managers/consultants
+ Support the development and implementation of the EMEA Social Value Creation strategy.
+ Drive coordination and alignment across EMEA Sustainability Strategy
+ Serve as a liaison between the sustainability team and internal/external stakeholders.
+ Manage preparation and governance of leadership meetings e.g. Social Value Management Forum, project steering committees, project working groups.
+ Support with team administration, team structure/TOM
Competencies
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Customer Focus
Driving Change
Driving Results
Embraces Diversity
Enterprise Leadership
Judgement and Decision Making
Risk Management
Strategic and Visionary
Trust and IntegrityWhat we offer
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For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it’s only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well\-bring and work\-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work life balance include hybrid working, Sport \& Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks.

As an employee of SMBC you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you:

• Hybrid and flexible working


• Competitive paid leave days


• Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance


• Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services


• Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities


• Ambitious remuneration package

So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today!!

About SMBC
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A trusted partner for the long term

United by a sense of purpose towards our customers \- to be a trusted partner for the long\-term \- and our universal banking platform in EMEA, we deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers, including corporate, structured and trade finance, leveraged finance, loan market and treasury products. We can also provide investment banking and advisory services and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets.

about what we do and who we are at https://www.smbcgroup.com/emea/careers

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