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Job Description
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
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, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future.
Business Area
SMBC Group is recognised as one of the Top 10 global banks in Export and Agency Finance with strong product knowledge and dedicated professionals across EMEA, APAC and the Americas.
In EMEA, the Export and Development Solutions Team has developed extensive experience in advising and arranging Export Credit Agency (“ECA”), Development Finance Institutions (“DFI”) and Multilateral Agencies (“MLA”) supported solutions to bring optimised funding solutions for our customers.
The Front Office EDS team, which comprises 12 professionals across Paris, London and Milan, is looking for a new analyst intern for a 6-month period starting in January 2027.
Role Summary
- Support the origination and execution of ongoing and new mandates where one of our partner ECAs or Development Agencies is involved in EMEA region.
- Provide support to the execution team by reviewing and analysing information including customer financial statements, financial models, due diligence and legal documentation.
- Assist in monitoring the existing portfolio of the team’s deals, including handling a certain number of ECA Agency mandates and supporting distribution activities.
- Support the marketing activities of the team by preparing customized marketing materials (in English or in French) and financing proposals in accordance with SMBC’s policies.
- Write internal credit applications in English
- Assist with internal reporting.
Knowledge and Skills
- Fluent in English and French (written and spoken)
- Good knowledge of financial analysis
- Proficiency in Office tools (Excel and Word)
- Analytical skills with specific ability to communicate concepts and ideas concisely
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to take initiatives and work with autonomy
- Curious and self-motivated
- Team oriented
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to interact with other teams and colleagues
- Comfort in and commitment to a strong teamwork environment
What’s next ?
Help us learn about you by submitting your resume and a cover letter in English.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview with members of the team.
In case you are selected for this role, further documentation will be requested from you to support your hiring process.
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.