SMBC Early Talent Programme - Frankfurt

The Early Talent Programme

The SMBC EMEA Early Talent Programme is aimed at ambitious entry-level candidates looking to launch their career in finance. We’re in search of bright, curious, and enthusiastic individuals ready to embark on a career in Corporate and Investment Banking.

Are you a recent graduate looking to take the first step in your career?

SMBC’s 24-month development programme comprises of an initial orientation to SMBC and the Financial Services Industry, formal learning and development in partnership with The London Institute of Banking & Finance.

The three 8-month rotations to support you in building a holistic understanding of our front office divisions. You will undertake the following rotations:

Risk and/or Credit: Building understanding of how the business manages their credit risk and providing oversight and challenge on risk being taken through deals across our portfolio

Client Coverage: Support building relationships, sourcing deals, understand customers through research, analysis, and due diligence

Products: Pitching and marketing offerings, financial modelling, executing deals, building in depth product knowledge

How will you Develop?

SMBC has partnered with the London Institute of Banking and Finance (LIBF) to deliver a best-in-class learning and training programme through the Level 6 Financial Services Professional Apprenticeship.

On successful completion of this apprenticeship you will be awarded chartered status – an industrywide recognised mark of professional excellence – by The London Foundation for Banking & Finance.

You will learn through in person and online classes, webinars, industry leading speakers and your peers; and demonstrate your learning through assessments, on the job performance and project work.

The programme is designed to support the development of your industry knowledge and understanding of regulatory requirements, as well as a provide you with a thorough understanding of the bank’s internal procedures

Throughout the programme, you will have access to an extensive support network – Learning Tutor, Programme Manager, Rotation Manager, and a Buddy.

What do we need from you?

We strongly encourage applications if you are from a Technology and STEM background. We have opportunities based in London, Frankfurt and Paris. You must be available to start our programme in each location on 2nd October 2023 and have the right to work without sponsorship.

Please check the Eligibility criteria for each location before you apply.

To be eligible for our Frankfurt programme you will have/be:

• Diploma qualifying for university admission
• Fluent German and English
• The right to work in Germany without sponsorship
• Level 2 functional skills in English and Maths (equivalent to UK GCSE Grade C/4) or above

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary and industry leading benefits
• Once you’ve completed the programme, subject to a standard performance review, you will transition into a Front Office role focused on your strengths and career aspirations
• We are committed to supporting employees in different roles, environments and life stages and we offer a competitive benefits package to our employees, including:
• • Capital formation payment currently 39.88€ per month
  • Enrolment into Company group health insurance
  • BVV Company pension 
  • 30 days annual leave

Application Process

The recruitment process will be as follows: 

• Online application & CV submission
• Blended assessment & video interview
• Assessment centre with SMBC

Please note the recruitment process for all locations will be conducted in English.

About SMBC Group

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Bank International plc (SMBC BI) is headquartered in London and is a wholly owned subsidiary of SMBC – a top-tier Japanese bank with a history spanning over 400 years. SMBC BI has become one of the most respected and trusted names in global banking.

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 delivers a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers, including corporate, structured and trade finance, leveraged finance, loan market and treasury products.

At SMBC Group, we recognise that diversity of background, opinions and perspectives is vital for the sustainable growth of our organisation and benefits of our customers and stakeholders. Our aim is to build an inclusive work environment where each employee feels able to be their authentic self. DRIVE is the umbrella for our employee-led diversity networks and stands for diversity, respect, inclusion, value and equality.

SMBC BI and SMBC Nikko are a proud signatories of the HM Treasury Women in Finance Charter and Race at Work Charter.

As equal opportunity employers, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. As inclusive employers, we are open to exploring flexible and agile working patterns as appropriate.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and communities. Reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process will be offered, if required, due to a disability or health condition.