Global Financial Institutions Group, Analyst/Associate

Role Description

SMBC Group is a premier global financial institution with its headquarters in Tokyo and a history spanning four centuries. The company provides a wide array of services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. With more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees across nearly 40 countries, SMBC Group operates as part of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. SMFG serves as the holding company and ranks among the top three banking groups in Japan, with shares traded on the Tokyo and Nagoya exchanges as well as the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: SMFG). In the Americas, SMBC Group maintains a presence across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the group’s capital strength and strong Asia connections, the organization delivers a full spectrum of commercial and investment banking services to corporate, institutional, and municipal clients, linking a diverse client base to local markets and the wider global network. Its Americas operating companies include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC MANUBANK, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd. The anticipated salary range for this role is $150,000 to $200,000. The final salary will reflect an applicant’s qualifications, experience, and a market-based assessment at the time of hire. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to base pay, SMBC offers a competitive benefits package to its employees.

Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10172.

Role Objectives

• Support the origination and execution of transactions with Banks and Broker Dealer clients.
• Collaborate across the Private Debt Complex to advise Banks on optimal capital structure, balance sheet optimization, and debt issuance in public and private markets.
• Assist in managing client relationships to uncover and develop new business opportunities.
• Cross-sell SMBC products to enhance balance sheet utilization by leveraging the firm’s global capabilities across units.
• Operate as a self-motivated professional who adapts quickly to evolving client needs and market conditions.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven ability to take initiative and work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in the regulatory framework for Banks and Broker Dealers, including relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Solid understanding of the Financial Institutions sector, global market trends, and the ability to adapt to changing conditions.
• Knowledge of capital markets products and services applicable to Banks and Broker Dealer clients.
• Awareness of general credit risk concepts and relevant legal/compliance considerations for Banks and Broker Dealers.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to build a network across SMBC to support communication and execution of new business ideas and opportunities.
• 2+ years of specialized experience in FIG, Capital Markets (for example, DCM), or FIG-focused Investment Banking.

Work Model and Additional Details

SMBC employees participate in a hybrid work model that combines remote work with office time. Candidates should reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their designated SMBC office. Specific hybrid schedules will be discussed during the interview process. Hybrid arrangements may not be available for certain roles, including some FINRA-registered positions that require in-office attendance for the entire workweek.

SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during the candidacy process in line with federal, state, and local laws. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact [email protected].