SMBC EMEA: Internship or Working Student (m/f/d)

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. 

Role Summary

Is the next step in your career at SMBC? We’re looking for Interns or Working Students (m/f/d) to join various departments across our Corporate & Investment Banking and Finance functions in Milan, Frankfurt, Paris or London. 

Please note that this application is a registration for our Young Talent Community and does not refer to a specific position.

After applying you will receive an email notification through this channel as soon as a new position in our Corporate and Investment Banking Departments is posted.

We encourage you to apply if those positions fit with your interests.

Why this role is attractive:

• Gain hands-on experience in corporate banking and finance within a leading international bank
• Work on complex financing structures and real transactions across multiple European markets
• Build strong analytical skills in credit risk assessment, cashflow modelling and capital structures
• Opportunity to collaborate with product specialists across various areas, e.g. Debt Capital Markets and Risk
• Develop a strong foundation for a future career in investment banking, credit analysis or portfolio management

In this role you will be:

• Supporting the analysis, modelling and structuring of new financing transactions, including corporate refinancings
• Preparing detailed credit applications, risk assessments and internal committee presentations
• Contributing to market and sector analyses, borrower profiling and peer benchmarking
• Assisting in the ongoing monitoring of a diversified leveraged loan portfolio, including covenant checks and performance reviews
• Helping draft pitch materials and client presentations for origination and relationship management activities 

For you to succeed in the role, you’ll need to have:

• A strong academic background in finance or business 
• Fluency in English
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

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 
• Benefits to support your physical wellbeing
• 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 

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.