Our Industrial Placement Programme is designed for undergraduate university students who are completing a year in industry as part of their degree. The 12-month development programme will allow you to build your professional and technical capability and be immersed in a culturally diverse environment with a unique Japanese heritage.
We have exciting placement opportunities available across 20 different departments, including roles within our Front office including sales and trading, leveraged finance, international structured finance, transportation finance and corporate banking. Our Front Office is supported by many departments, including ESG, Risk, Audit, Compliance, Finance, Communications, Operations, HR, Compliance. For a full list of departments click here
Come and join our Industrial Placement programme at SMBC!
The programme
SMBC’s 12-month programme comprises of an initial orientation and an introduction to banking and finance. Our programme provides you with a blend of practical experience and networking opportunities, so you can unlock your potential and pursue your career aspirations.
The core development programme is ongoing throughout the year, supplemented with key networking and learning opportunities. Our placement students are also highly encouraged to engage with our internal employee-led diversity networks.
You’ll receive ongoing support from a key internal network – Programme Manager, Line Manager and Buddy.
What do we need from you?
- Students looking to apply to the 2025 Industrial Placement Programme should be undertaking a year in industry as part of their degree
- Eligible students will be graduating in 2027
Valued skills
- Interest in pursuing a future career in banking and finance
- Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
- Curious and self-motivated
- Team orientated approach
What’s on offer?
- £30,000 base salary
- We also offer a sign-on award to support you as you embark on your placement year
- We offer a competitive benefits package to support all employees through important life stages, including:
- Private medical insurance
- Hybrid working
- 25 days annual leave (pro-rated)
- Subject to standard performance reviews and available positions, placement students may be considered for a Full-Time role in 2027
About us
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is a core member of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG), a Tokyo based bank holding company that is ranked as the 12th largest in the world by assets. SMBC aspires to be truly global, with an extensive network in over 40 countries worldwide. SMBC today is built on its 400-year Japanese heritage, and our unique culture of respect, teamwork, friendliness, and inclusion sets us apart.
We are united by a sense of purpose towards our stakeholders – to be a trusted partner for the long-term – and our award-winning universal banking platform in EMEA delivers a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers.
“A trusted partner for the long term”
