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Recruitment began on August 9, 2024
Expires September 9, 2024
Internships
What is the Opportunity?
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 initiatives with our customers.
Participants in our Summer Intern Program will work on a variety of projects including building reporting spreadsheets, developing presentations, conducting research, and participating in stakeholder meetings – all to improve their understanding of the Sustainability & Corporate Citizenship fields.
Our Summer Intern Program is an excellent gateway to our full-time Analyst Program.
We are looking for Summer Interns to join our Sustainability & Corporate Citizenship teams.
Sustainability
The Sustainability team is responsible for executing SMBC’s sustainability strategy and to drive environmental, social and Governance (ESG) initiatives within the Americas Division. Contributing to a sustainable society is central to SMBC Group’s mission, as the firm is dedicated to shaping a brighter future by building a sustainable society where economic prosperity and well-being endure for today’s and future generations.
SMBC’s business priorities reflect the changing societal needs and place importance on creating social value through measures to address the environment and climate transition, promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I), protect human rights, and address poverty and inequality, aging populations, and economic regrowth.
The Summer Intern will gain exposure to the firm’s sustainability strategy by assisting with interacting with internal/external stakeholders, executing reporting, creating educational materials, supporting the net zero agenda, providing input to the sustainability framework, participating in deal reviews, among other responsibilities.
Corporate Citizenship
Through Corporate Citizenship (also known as Corporate Philanthropy or Corporate Social Responsibility) – a part of Sustainability – we fulfill SMBC’s voluntary commitment to society while doing so in a way that contributes to the company’s long-term success. The establishment of Corporate Citizenship reflects the firm’s growing presence in the Americas region and the increased expectations that come along with it, while also contributing to SMBC Group’s focus on creating social value.
With the SMBC Global Foundation as the center of our social contribution strategy, we lead the philanthropic and corporate citizenship strategy for the Americas Division. We grow company programs, support employee volunteering opportunities, and develop community partnerships while leveraging company expertise to provide valuable social impact in our communities and with the next generation. As a result of our efforts, we elevate and sustain SMBC’s reputation and ultimately, differentiate ourselves as the bank, employer, and provider of choice to our stakeholders—clients, employees, recruits, and the communities we serve.
The Summer Intern will gain a broad knowledge of corporate philanthropy and foundation operations by assisting with employee engagement (volunteering, giving campaigns, stakeholder management), grants and nonprofit management (due diligence, grant agreements), branding and communications, data and reporting administration, among other responsibilities.
Why SMBC?
At SMBC, we connect the diversity of our employees to the resilience of our firm. We strongly encourage an inclusive environment so that our staff can be their authentic selves and fully thrive in their roles. It is our belief that diversity is not only about demographic differences but also of thought, knowledge, skills, and culture. The acceptance of such diversity strengthens each one of us and is essential to the success of our firm. We are deeply committed to attracting and retaining a high-performing, talented, and diverse workforce.
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 U.S. businesses expanding in Asia
- A solid balance sheet and conservative approach
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
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 2025 or May 2026; excellent academic record
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with specific ability to communicate concepts and ideas concisely
- Highly organized, detail oriented, self-driven, and motivated
- Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills and the ability to quickly learn new software applications. Experience with data analysis a plus.
- Ability to comfortably interact with interna/external teams in a professional and mature manner
- Outstanding ethics, integrity, and judgment
- Intellectual curiosity
- Comfort in and commitment to a strong teamwork environment
D&I Commitment
Responsible for fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, holding leaders accountable for creating an inclusive environment through awareness and practice of equity in recruiting, developing, and promoting diverse talent.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. SMBC provides reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at campusrecruitment@smbcgroup.com.
Benefits Offered
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 reimbursem*nt.
What’s Next?
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible as we start conducting assessment rounds ahead of the deadline. Applications close on September 8.
- Help us learn about you by submitting a complete application which includes your resume. After you confirm your application, we will review it to determine whether you meet certain required qualifications.
- If you are advanced to the next step of the process, you’ll receive an email invitation to complete a video interview. This is your opportunity to further bring your resume to life and showcase your experience for our recruiting team and hiring managers.
- Completion of the video interview is required, and your application will not be considered for further review until you have completed it. We strongly encourage that you apply and complete this as soon as possible, since programs will close as positions are filled.
