Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is a top-tier Japanese bank, which maintains relationships with over 100,000 companies in Japan. The history of the Sumitomo and Mitsui companies dates back more than four centuries, and both were founded as banks in the nineteenth century. SMBC’s predecessor, Mitsui Bank was founded in July 1876 in Tokyo, and Sumitomo Bank in 1895 in Osaka.
SMBC was established in 2001 following the merger of Sumitomo and Sakura banks. It has relationships with more than 100,000 companies in Japan as well as a strong and growing international network. The Bank offers a broad range of wholesale banking products including corporate, structured and trade finance, leveraged finance, loan market and treasury products.Through SMFG group companies it also provides a range of capital markets, securities and leasing products, thereby providing a strong portfolio of global financial services.
SMBC has a network of 19 offices across the EMEA region, with over 1,500 colleagues and temporary workers. SMFG as a whole in EMEA increases this total to more than 1,800. This headcount is expected to grow.
For a period of six (6) months, starting December 2025, or a soon as possible thereafter, we offer you a position in our team:
Who We Are - SMBC Corporate Debt Syndicate (EMEA)

• As part of SMBC’s corporate debt syndicate team we price, manage and execute bond transactions for large, investment grade companies across the globe
• The EUR Bond Syndicate team collaborates closely with both European, American and Asia-based teams to optimize bond issuance strategies, leveraging global market insights to meet the needs of diverse international issuers
• Our main focus is on EUR and GBP, senior and hybrid bonds for investment grade companies

Your Internship at SMBC’s Corporate Debt Syndicate Team

• You will be part of a dynamic team with a flat hierarchical structure who closely work across Europe
• We will train you up to an analyst level and include you in all aspects of the workflow
• You will assist with pricing and book-building for bond deals, analyzing market conditions
• Conducting daily EUR and GBP bond market analysis and provide market and investor insights
• Coordinating with internal teams for optimal distribution and allocation strategies
• Supporting team members in Frankfurt, London and Paris for pitching our business to corporate clients
• Essentially, we are looking for a student whom we can train-up with prospects to join in an entry-level position later

How to apply
If you are interested, we look forward to receiving your full application documents, including your availabliity via this platform. We do not accept hard copy applications.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Thank you for your interest in SMBC! Wwe are looking forward to receiving your documents.
Contact:
SMBC Bank EU AG
Human Resources
Neue Mainzer Straße 52-58
60311 Frankfurt am Main