SMBC Industrial Placement Programme - 2027-2028

What is the Opportunity? SMBC hosts a 12-month Industrial Placement Programme for penultimate year students who will have the opportunity to work on teams, be exposed to significant firm-wide projects within their respective business areas and support a range of deals with our clients. Participants in our Summer Intern Programme will work on a variety of projects including building financial models, developing client presentations, conducting research, and participating in client meetings – all to improve their understanding of the global banking industry. Who We Are SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 150 offices and 86,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. In the EMEA region, SMBC has more than 2,000 employees across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with a presence in key financial centres including London, Dublin, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, Madrid and Dubai. Through its regional network, SMBC provides a wide range of banking and financial services to corporate, institutional and sovereign clients across the EMEA market. Built upon a foundation that leverages the perspective of more than 400 years of history, our Japanese heritage affirms a sense of honor and commitment that is increasingly rare in the financial world. Our deeply-held values of service, respect, and integrity are present in everything we do. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, we offer a range of commercial and investment banking services to our corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. We connect a diverse client base to local markets and the organization’s extensive global network. As we continue to grow our presence in EMEA, SMBC is looking for talent to support our business goals. We encourage ongoing professional development and the success of our employees as SMBC continues to service its clients around the globe. Why SMBC? We are a market leader. The evolution of SMBC’s products and services is driven by the ever-changing needs of companies across the globe in every industry sector. SMBC takes market-leading positions and has been consistently recognized in the banking industry for providing outstanding financial services. Our corporate relationships are built on trust. To successfully navigate an uncertain economy while also capitalising on the opportunities that rise, clients count on SMBC to take a long-term view that emphasises stability and attention to the numbers. This approach has served our clients well. Our competitive advantage: A strong client base with broad coverage of the Fortune 500 Worldwide operations enable us to provide clients with global solutions, make SMBC the leading choice for EMEA businesses expanding in Asia A solid balance sheet and conservative approach. What is the Opportunity? We are looking for Placement Students to join either our back office of front office roles such as; Front office: teams across corporate investment banking, structured finance solutions and global markets Back office: human resource, communications, legal, project management, audit, finance (tax, reporting), compliance, risk, data, IT, sustainability EXPLORE TEAMS HERE How Our Programme Works Our Programme is designed for penultimate year students. This 12-month placement commences in July and includes: Induction Becoming a valued member of the team Senior Speaker Series Social networking activities Monthly skills session Volunteer Day with a local nonprofit Would you describe yourself as: Passionate and curious Can you work well in a team and inspire others with your ideas? A conscientious, dedicated individual with excellent analytical skills and rapid comprehension? Having exceptional written and verbal communication skills? Highly organised, detail oriented, self-driven, and motivated? If yes, you’ll thrive on working in a highly collaborative environment with some of the best minds in banking. We recruit highly intelligent individuals who are ambitious and adaptable. Our people have degrees in many different disciplines from across the world so even though good levels of numeracy are important for some roles, you don’t necessarily need a formal mathematical or financial background. We have a comprehensive training programme that will give you the technical knowledge you’ll need to build a career with us.  Above all, we’re looking for entrepreneurial people who thrive best in a diverse culture where innovation and agile thinking thrive. The successful candidate will possess or demonstrate the following personal and professional attributes: Students looking to apply to the 2027 Industrial