Discover Your Future in Banking with SMBC
About SMBC
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is a leading global bank and a core member of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, one of the world's largest financial institutions by assets. We combine global reach with deep Japanese heritage, tracing our origins back over 400 years to copper and kimono merchants in Japan.
Today, we are a trusted financial partner to clients around the world, with a strong and enduring presence in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) that spans more than a century. Our universal banking platform—covering structured and trade finance, investment banking, treasury and asset leasing—supports growth and resilience in an ever-changing world.
We operate a network of over 120,000 employees across 150 offices in more than 40 countries, including more than 20 offices across EMEA. At SMBC, we empower our people to think globally while fostering a collaborative spirit that keeps us connected.
SMBC Women in Finance Insight Experience
In Person | 26 August 2026 | 10:00am – 4:00pm
Are you interested in exploring a career in financial services and gaining first-hand insight into life at a global investment bank?
As part of our commitment to supporting and developing future female talent, we are excited to launch our Women in Finance Insight Day. This flagship Early Careers event has been designed to help ambitious students build their commercial awareness, strengthen their employability skills, and learn more about the exciting career opportunities available within banking.
Whether you already have a clear career path in mind or are simply curious about the industry, this event will give you the opportunity to hear directly from professionals across our business, grow your professional network, and gain valuable insights to support your future career journey.
Why Attend?
By attending this event, you will:
- Gain a deeper understanding of the banking industry and the role SMBC plays in supporting clients globally.
- Hear from female professionals who have built successful careers within financial services.
- Develop practical skills that can help strengthen future internship, placement year and graduate applications.
- Build your confidence through interactive learning and networking opportunities.
- Connect with current placement students and graduates to gain honest insights into their experiences.
- Receive a certificate of participation to showcase on your CV and professional networking profiles.
What You'll Experience
Throughout the day, you'll take part in a range of engaging sessions, including:
- Introduction to SMBC – Learn who we are, what we do, and how our global business operates.
- Hearing from senior female leadership – hear about their struggles, experiences and advice on how to best break into the finance world
- Career Development Workshop – Receive practical CV and interview advice to help you stand out in future applications.
- Exploring Opportunities at SMBC – Learn more about our Early Careers programmes and routes into banking.
- Live Q&A Panel – Speak directly with current placement students, graduates, and business representatives about their experiences and career journeys.
Attendance Requirements
To be eligible, you must:
- Be a university student in your 2nd or 3rd year of university or will graduate/have graduated between 2025 - 2027
- Be studying any degree discipline.
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Be available to attend the full event in person at 100 Liverpool Street, London on 26 August 2026 from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
How to Apply
Applying is simple. Click 'Apply Now' and submit your interest in attending the event.
SMBC Women in Finance Insight Experience – Application Form
Applications will be reviewed when we close applications and places are limited. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
The provisional application deadline is 10 August 2026, although applications may close earlier if all places are filled.
Successful applicants will be notified by 17 August 2026, with further details regarding the event schedule, location, and attendance arrangements.
Please note that applications should reflect your own work. If we suspect the use of AI-generated responses within the application process, we reserve the right to withdraw your application from consideration.
