Privacy & Information Security Counsel, Vice President

Job Level: Vice President Job Function: Business Partnering Location: Employment Type: Full Time Requisition ID: 7805 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. Role Description The role of Vice President - Counsel, Americas Division, covering Privacy and Information Security law matters for Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) will work within the SMBC Legal Department and report to the Executive Director, Privacy and Information Security Counsel for the Americas Division. Majority of the coverage for this role will be privacy law, with related information security and artificial intelligence law. Role Objectives Primary responsibilities include: Review, analysis, research, and counsel on existing and emerging privacy and information security laws and regulations; Legal support and advising for the Americas Division data privacy framework, data transfer policies and agreements, data processing activities, and related global initiatives; Review and advise on controls related to cross border data transfers and processing for technology policy documents and technology and third-party agreements; Monitor briefings and communications from key regulators to advise on emerging themes in the privacy and information security space; Provide ad hoc advice on privacy issues and escalate material issues and developments to senior attorneys and members of management; Coordinate legal advice from outside counsel; and Contribute to Legal Department initiatives and efforts as needed. Collaborate and coordinate with attorneys in the Legal Department for the Americas Division, and other internal partners across global teams to ensure adherence to institutional standards and policies. Qualifications and Skills Admission to and member of good standing with the New York or North Carolina bar. 3 years minimum experience at a law firm or in-house legal department advising financial institutions on privacy and information security matters. Excellent legal, judgement, and analytical skills. Ability to interpret and contextualize inquiries across the Firm, articulating complex concepts and ideas with practice, real-world application. Creative problem-solving approach to complex issues, with an understanding of risk management. Ability to prioritize and balance competing demands while protecting institutional interests. Must be a team player able to work with designated department and business unit colleagues. Demonstrated skills in communication, technical drafting, and issue-spotting. Ability to work within tight timeframes on sensitive matters, operate comfortably in a professional environment with high expectations, and manage a significant workload with minimal supervision. 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 [email protected]. Nearest Major Market: Charlotte