2027 Summer Intern Program – Corporate Communications

Company Overview

SMBC hosts a 10-week Summer Intern Program for undergraduate students. Interns 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 clients.

Participants work on a variety of projects, including building financial models, developing client presentations, conducting research, and participating in client meetings—helping to improve their understanding of the global banking industry. The Summer Intern Program is a pipeline to SMBC’s full-time Analyst Program.

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. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. In the Americas, the firm has more than 6,000 employees 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.

SMBC’s heritage and values of service, respect, and integrity guide everything it does. Backed by SMBC Group’s capital strength and the value of its relationships in Asia, the firm offers commercial and investment banking services to corporate, institutional, and municipal clients, connecting clients to local markets through an extensive global network.

As SMBC continues to grow its presence in the Americas, the firm is seeking talent to support its business goals and encourage ongoing professional development.

Desk Description

The Corporate Marketing & Communications (CM&C) team promotes the bank and amplifies the SMBC brand while protecting its integrity and reputation. The Communications Team develops and deploys strategic plans that guide internal employee communications, media relations, social media, and SMBC Americas Division’s internal and external websites to raise the bank’s profile and support business goals.

The Communications intern will gain firsthand experience creating content for social media, digital signage, and town halls, while assisting with the preparation for media interviews. This role is part of a collaborative team that strategically amplifies SMBC brand awareness and positioning, leveraging communications channels to promote SMBC’s capabilities, expertise, and culture. The intern will also engage with and learn from SMBC business stakeholders, colleagues, and industry insiders to obtain real-world job experience.

Program Details

How the Program Works

The Summer Intern Program is designed for students who have 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

Personal and Professional Attributes

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree from an accredited university, with a graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028
• Excellent academic record
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate concepts and ideas concisely
• Ability to interact with clients in a professional and mature manner
• Outstanding ethics, integrity, and judgment
• Intellectual curiosity
• Comfort in and commitment to a strong teamwork environment
• Highly organized, detail oriented, self-driven, and motivated
• Advanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to quickly learn new software applications

Hybrid Work Model

SMBC employees participate in a hybrid workforce model, providing opportunities to work from home and from an SMBC office. Employees are required to live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Candidates will learn more about the specific hybrid work schedule during the interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including certain FINRA-registered roles that require in-office attendance for the entire workweek.

Benefits Offered

SMBC offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to attract, retain, reward, and motivate full-time employees and their families. Benefits 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 will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates are encouraged to submit applications as early as possible as assessment rounds begin ahead of the deadline.

Applications close on September 8 at 9:00 AM ET.

A complete application, including a resume, is required. After confirming the application, SMBC will review it to determine whether the candidate meets certain required qualifications.

If advanced to the next step, candidates will receive an email invitation to complete a video interview. Completion of the video interview is required, and the application will not be considered for further review until it is completed.

Reasonable accommodations during the application process can be requested by emailing campusrecruitment@smbcgroup.com.