General Information

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (JRI) is a leading global technology company. The company headquarter is in Tokyo, Japan, including branches/subsidiaries locating in New York, London, and Shanghai. JRI is a wholly owned subsidiary of SMBC Group, which owns several different businesses ranging from bank to securities companies.

The Japan Research Institute, Limited, Singapore Branch (JRIS) was established in 1996.

As the APAC IT controller, our business objective is to provide comprehensive and highly value-added information services through the coordinated application of it's 3 functions i.e. Information Systems, Consulting and IT Strategic Planning.

As a systems integrator, JRIS offers services in IT strategic planning, implementation and outsourcing to a broad range of industries and activities.

Our main client is Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), one of the top 3 large mega banks in Japan. JRIS provides comprehensive IT support and functions to their APAC and East Asia branches and subsidiaries.

These services provided by JRIS include:
-IT system planning (for Application, Infrastructure, Security and Operation)
-System development, delivery and project management
-System support and operation
-Support desk service
-Procurement of computers, software and IT related requirement

Being the IT enabler of SMBC Group, our roles and responsibilities are becoming increasingly important as we play a significant part in the digital transformation journey. Our vision is to position ourselves as a Technology Company leading the SMBC Group through IT.

We are committed to achieving this through IT transformation, creating new services and investing in growing a talented workforce.