2026 Summer Intern Program - Corporate & Investment Banking - Corporate Solutions Group

You are viewing a preview of this job. Log in or register to view more details about this job. 2026 Summer Intern Program – Corporate & Investment Banking – Corporate Solutions Group SMBC hosts a 10-week Summer Intern Program for undergraduate 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 Program 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. Our Summer Intern Program is pipeline to our full-time Analyst Program. Location: New York Anticipated Salary : $54.95 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 130 offices and 80,000 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 Americas, we are more than 6,000 employees strong with a presence in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. SMFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges. 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 the Americas, 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 capitalizing on the opportunities that rise, clients count on SMBC to take a long-term view that emphasizes 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 US businesses expanding in Asia A solid balance sheet and conservative approach. What is the Opportunity? We are currently hiring into the following area: Corporate Solutions Group (CSG) Within CIBC, the Corporate Solutions Group is growing and looking for premier junior talent that is eager to learn and take on responsibility. Our goal is to recruit and invest in the next generation of bankers, preparing them to best serve both SMBC’s clients and the firm. CSG augments our client coverage efforts by generating timely and relevant ideas that provide SMBC’s clients with best-in-class advice and solutions regarding capital structure, credit ratings, liquidity, debt capacity, M&A finance, and more using a product agnostic approach. A career in CSG is one that offers a high level of interaction with key client decision makers, as well as with colleagues throughout the bank in various product groups including loan origination, debt & equity capital markets, derivatives and M&A advisory as well as client & product teams in Tokyo, London, and Singapore. How Our Program Works Our Summer Intern Program is designed for students who completed their junior year. This 10-week program commences in June and includes: Orientation Training with on-the-desk experience Senior Speaker Series Japanese cultural activities Social networking activities Volunteer Day with a local nonprofit Mentorship opportunity with both a junior and senior mentor at SMBC Would you describe yourself as: Passionate about the financial service industry with an affinity for numbers? 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 organized, detail oriented, self-driven, and motivated? Intellectually curious, 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 program 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: Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree from an accredited university with a graduation date of December 2026 to May 2027 ; excellent academic record Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with specific ability to communicate concepts and ideas concisely and defend their validity Ability to comfortably interact with clients in a professional and mature manner Outstanding ethics, integrity, and judgment SMBC’s employees participate in a hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA-registered roles for which in-office attendance for the entire workweek is required. Benefits Offered (once you join as fulltime employee) At SMBC, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to attract, retain, reward, and motivate full-time employees and their families. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, well-being programs, a 401(k) with matching contributions, a cash balance plan, life and AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, vacation and personal time, holidays, sick time, an Employee Assistance Program, commuter benefits, and tuition and professional training reimbursement. What's Next? Applications close on Friday, March 20th. SMBC provides reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable law. 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