Internship - Coporate and Investment Banking (m/w/d)

6 Aug 2026

Frankfurt, HE, DE, 60311

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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.

Who we are

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is a top-tier Japanese bank, which maintains relationships withover 100,000 companies in Japan.

The history of the Sumitomo and Mitsui companies dates back more thanfour centuries, and both were founded as banks in the nineteenth century. SMBC’s predecessor, Mitsui Bankwas founded in July 1876 in Tokyo, and Sumitomo Bank in 1895 in Osaka. SMBC was established in 2001following the merger of Sumitomo and Sakura banks. The Bank offers a broad range of wholesale bankingproducts including corporate, structured and trade finance, leveraged finance, loan market and treasuryproducts. Through SMFG group companies it also provides a range of capital markets, securities and leasingproducts, thereby providing a strong portfolio of global financial services.

United by a sense of purpose towards our customers – to be a trusted partner for the long-term – and ouruniversal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winningproducts, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives.

Wedeliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment bankingand advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets.

Read on to find out howyou could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to asustainable future.

Role Summary

Is the next step in your career at SMBC Group EMEA?

We’re looking for a full-time Intern (m/w/d) to join our team in the Corporate Banking Department for a minimum 3 months duration (starting October 2026)!

Gain hands-on experience in corporate banking within a global financial institution. Work alongside experiencedprofessionals on real transactions and client coverage.

In this role you will be responsible for:

Supporting analysis of potential new transactions and clients.

Assisting with credit applications and financial statement analysis.

Preparing marketing materials and client pitches.

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

Strong academic background in business or finance.

Fluency in German and English.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Business Area

Position Description

This internship supports the Corporate Banking team in delivering client coverage and transaction execution,contributing to SMBC’s growth strategy in EMEA.

Our role will enable you to interact with:

Coverage teams, product partners, and global SMBC network.

Large corporate clients and internal management teams.

Responsibilities of the role:

Assist with credit applications and due diligence reviews.

Conduct market analysis and identify cross-sell opportunities.

Liaise with global teams to ensure seamless deal execution.

What will you bring to the role?

Strong academic background and interest in corporate banking.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Desirable:

Previous experience in corporate finance or banking.

Competencies

Customer Focus

Driving Change

Driving Results

Embraces Diversity

Enterprise Leadership

Judgement and Decision Making

Risk Management

Strategic and Visionary

Trust and Integrity

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

Competitive paid leave days

Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance

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

Ambitious remuneration package

So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today!!

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.

We are committed to transparent and equitable pay practices. Compensation is determined using objective criteria, including skills, experience, and role responsibilities, and applied consistently throughout our recruitment processes. We do not request candidates' pay history and are committed to preventing unjustified pay disparities.

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About SMBC

A trusted partner for the long term

United by a sense of purpose towards our customers - to be a trusted partner for the long-term - and our universal banking platform in EMEA, we deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers, including corporate, structured and trade finance, leveraged finance, loan market and treasury products. We can also provide investment banking and advisory services and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets.

about what we do and who we are at https://www.smbcgroup.com/emea/careers