Global Mobility Manager

10 Jul 2026

London, LND, GB, EC2M 2AT

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SMBC: A trusted partner for the long term

Here at SMBC Group, we want to help you find the next step in your career so read on to discover if this opportunity is the one for you. We like to recognise potential in our people, so we welcome your application even when your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description. Whilst we’ll always strive to be better, we’re proud of our inclusive culture, and encourage our applicants and colleagues to be their authentic, unique selves.

Who we are

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

Is the next step in your career at SMBC Group EMEA? We’re looking for a Global Mobility Manager to join our EMEA HR team.

The Global Mobility Manager is responsible for the operational delivery, governance and continuous improvement of Global Mobility services across EMEA. The role provides subject matter expertise and operational leadership across international assignments, permanent transfers, immigration, cross-border employment, international remote work and associated compliance activities.

Operating within a global and evolving mobility framework, the role partners closely with HR, Tax, Payroll, Legal, Finance, Risk and external vendors to ensure Global Mobility programs are delivered effectively, compliantly and in alignment with business objectives. The role exercises sound judgement in balancing employee experience, compliance, risk and commercial considerations, and is expected to proactively identify issues, challenge assumptions, influence decision-making and escalate risks where appropriate.

Combining hands-on operational delivery with ownership of processes, controls, reporting, vendor management and policy implementation, the role serves as the primary operational owner for Global Mobility across EMEA. The successful candidate will operate with a high degree of autonomy, owning the day-to-day operational activities and supporting the execution of global mobility strategy and programs.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end delivery of international assignments, international hires, permanent transfers, localisation arrangements & other cross-border employment scenarios

Provide expert advice to a number of cross-functional business stakeholders on mobility-related matters

Support non-standard mobility cases ensuring a high-quality employee experience balanced against compliance, risk & cost considerations

Be the subject matter expert for immigration, right-to-work, mobility-related tax, social security & cross-border compliance matters

Coordinate mobility-related tax, payroll & reporting activities with effective stakeholder hand-offs & compliance throughout the employee mobility lifecycle

Support international remote work & cross-border working, identifying risks & recommending appropriate controls

Maintain mobility policies, governance frameworks, operational controls & audit readiness standards

Manage mobility vendors, monitor service delivery & support cost management, invoicing & governance activities

Develop & maintain mobility processes, procedures & operational guidance

Produce & analyse mobility reporting & management information to support governance, workforce planning & decision-making

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives & operational maturity across the Global Mobility function

Build trusted relationships across HR, Reward, Payroll, Tax, Finance, Risk, Compliance & Legal functions

Act as a trusted advisor, providing practical & commercially balanced guidance

Influence stakeholders, drive accountability & exercise sound judgement to challenge, escalate & mitigate operational, compliance & governance risks

Deliver stakeholder training & support global mobility projects & change initiatives

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Significant experience within Global Mobility, International HR, Employment Tax or a related discipline

Deep knowledge of international assignments, immigration, mobility tax, payroll, social security & cross-border employment compliance

Experience with employee movement across multiple jurisdictions within a complex international environment

Ability to operate independently, influence stakeholders & manage competing priorities with minimal supervision

Experience developing processes, controls & governance frameworks within a regulated environment

Experience managing third-party vendors & professional service providers

Strong analytical, problem-solving & communication skills

Ability to work effectively across cultures & geographies within a global organisation

Experience working within Japanese &/or other multinational matrix organisations would be advantageous. Japanese language capability is desirable

What we offer

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!!

We recognise our role as a bank to support social change and welcome all applications, including those from groups often under-represented in financial services. We value the uniqueness of professional and personal, backgrounds and perspectives as they play a vital role in continuing the sustainable growth of our organisation. We’ll ensure reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process are offered due to a disability or long-term condition whenever requested.

We are committed to transparent and equitable pay practices. Compensation is determined using objective criteria, including skills, experience, and role responsibilities, and applied consistently throughout our recruitment processes. We do not request candidates' pay history and are committed to preventing unjustified pay disparities.

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About SMBC

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