Principle Enterprise Security Architect - Director

About SMBC Group

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group with a 400-year history, headquartered in Tokyo. As one of the three largest banking groups in Japan, the Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. With over 130 offices and 80,000 employees across nearly 40 countries, SMBC Group connects a diverse client base to local markets and its extensive global network.

In the Americas, the Group maintains a strong presence across the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and its deep relationships in Asia, the organization delivers commercial and investment banking services to corporate, institutional, and municipal clients.

About the Role

The Principal Enterprise Security Architect serves as a global technical and strategic authority responsible for shaping, governing, and evolving the Enterprise Security Architecture (ESA) strategy. This role is critical for ensuring the enterprise remains secure, resilient, and future-ready, with a particular emphasis on cloud infrastructure, AI and agentic systems, regulatory compliance, and innovation.

Operating as both a forward-looking strategist and a hands-on expert, you will drive proactive planning to anticipate emerging threats and embed security into every layer of the enterprise technology stack. Your work will future-proof the security posture by integrating cutting-edge capabilities while ensuring strict alignment with global financial services regulatory expectations. You will act as a senior advisor to the Head of Enterprise Security Architecture, the CISO, and key technology leaders, mentoring future architects and raising the organization's technical depth.

This position involves up to 10% domestic and international travel during the fiscal year.

Work Model & Location

SMBC employees participate in a Hybrid workforce model, offering the flexibility to work from home and from an SMBC office. Employees are required to live within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned office location. Specific hybrid work schedules will be discussed during the interview process. Please note that hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, such as specific FINRA-registered positions requiring full-time in-office attendance.

Hiring Process

Prospective candidates will learn more about the specific interview process and work schedule during the initial stages of recruitment. The process is designed to evaluate both technical expertise and cultural fit within the global organization.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during the candidacy process for applicants with disabilities, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Group is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.