SMBC Internship in Corporate Finance 2026

SMBC is looking for a Corporate Finance Solutions Intern for their Corporate Finance & Solutions Services (CF&SS) Department to join their team in Frankfurt.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to corporate finance advisory within an international banking environment. Working alongside experienced bankers across EMEA, you will contribute to client-facing projects, corporate finance analysis, and business origination activities, while developing a broad understanding of financing solutions, capital structure advisory, credit ratings, and risk management topics.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Study LevelInternship
• SponsorSumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

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 

Requirements

For you to succeed in thos role

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related discipline
• Good understanding of corporate finance principles, including financial statement analysis, capital structure concepts, and corporate financing solutions
• Experience building or working with financial models, including analysis of P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken

What will you bring to the role

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear insights

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence interacting with colleagues across different teams and geographies
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced and client-focused environment
• Team-oriented mindset combined with the ability to work independently when required

Desirable

• Exposure to corporate finance, investment banking, corporate banking, consulting, or related analytical environments through internships, academic projects, or previous experience
• Basic knowledge of credit ratings methodologies, debt capital markets, risk management products, or corporate financing structures
• Familiarity with financial databases or analytical research tools
• Additional European language skills would be advantageous

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more information, kindly visit the SMBC webpage.