2027 Summer Intern Program – Brand Marketing and Events

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 a pipeline to our full-time Analyst Program.

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We are currently hiring into the following areas:

The role of Corporate Marketing & Communications (CM&C) is to promote the bank and amplify the SMBC brand while protecting its integrity and reputation. As part of CM&C, the Brand Marketing and Events
Team is responsible for the creation and implementation of the brand market strategy, messaging and all elements associated with the brand. The team also plans and executes “best-in-class” client events and manages hospitality.

The Brand Marketing and Events intern will gain industry experience by working closely with the team on relevant projects, strengthening their knowledge of building/maintaining brand presence and event planning fundamentals. In this role, you will be part of a collaborative team that strategically amplifies SMBC brand awareness and positioning, while leveraging communications channels to promote our capabilities, expertise, and culture. You will also engage with and learn from SMBC business stakeholders, colleagues, and industry insiders to obtain real-world job experience.

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 2027 or May 2028
  ; excellent academic record
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with specific ability to communicate concepts and ideas concisely
• Ability to comfortably 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 and the ability to quickly learn new software applications

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.

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.

Applications close on September 8 at 9AM ET.

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