2026 Summer Intern Program - Portfolio Management & Portfolio Origination Group

Southern Arkansas University; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 62,451 - 88,946; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with matching contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A global financial company in New York is seeking summer interns for their Portfolio Management Group. The program runs for 10 weeks and offers hands-on experience with financial analysis, client presentations, and teamwork. Candidates should be pursuing an undergraduate degree with a strong academic record, boasting excellent communication and analytical skills. This opportunity allows interns to gain insights into the banking industry while supporting significant firm-wide projects.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree with graduation date of December 2026 to May 2027.
• Excellent academic record is required.
• Having exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interface professionally with clients.

Responsibilities

• Participate in building financial models and developing client presentations.
• Conduct research and support client meetings.
• Monitor credit quality for portfolio companies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Curiosity

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

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SMBC hosts a 10-week Summer Intern Program for undergraduate students who will have the opportunity to work on teams, be exposed to significant firm-wide projects within their respective business areas and support a range of deals with our clients.

Participants in our Summer Intern Program will work on a variety of projects including building financial models, developing client presentations, conducting research, and participating in client meetings – all to improve their understanding of the global banking industry.

Our Summer Intern Program is pipeline to our full-time Analyst Program.

Location: New York

Anticipated Salary: $54.95/hr

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 150 offices and 86,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. In the Americas, we are more than 6,000 employees strong with a presence in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. SMFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges.

Built upon a foundation that leverages the perspective of more than 400 years of history, our Japanese heritage affirms a sense of honor and commitment that is increasingly rare in the financial world. Our deeply-held values of service, respect, and integrity are present in everything we do. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, we offer a range of commercial and investment banking services to our corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. We connect a diverse client base to local markets and the organization’s extensive global network.

As we continue to grow our presence in the Americas, SMBC is looking for talent to support our business goals. We encourage ongoing professional development and the success of our employees as SMBC continues to service its clients around the globe.

Why SMBC?

We are a market leader. The evolution of SMBC’s products and services is driven by the ever-changing needs of companies across the globe in every industry sector. SMBC takes market-leading positions and has been consistently recognized in the banking industry for providing outstanding financial services.

Our corporate relationships are built on trust. To successfully navigate an uncertain economy while also capitalizing on the opportunities that rise, clients count on SMBC to take a long-term view that emphasizes stability and attention to the numbers. This approach has served our clients well.

Our competitive advantage:

• A strong client base with broad coverage of the Fortune 500
• Worldwide operations enable us to provide clients with global solutions, making SMBC the leading choice for US businesses expanding in Asia
• A solid balance sheet and conservative approach.

What is the Opportunity?

We are looking for Summer Interns to join Portfolio Management Group (PMG):

The Portfolio Management Group supports the bank’s leveraged loan business. The Group is primarily responsible for monitoring the credit quality for portfolio companies owned by Private Equity firms and also manages any amendment and underwriting activities to support these businesses during the tenor of the bank’s relationship.

How Our Program Works

Our Summer Intern Program is designed for students who completed their junior year.

This 10-week program commences in June and includes:

• Orientation
• Training with on‑desk experience
• Senior Speaker Series
• Japanese cultural activities
• Social networking activities
• Volunteer Day with a local nonprofit
• Mentorship opportunity with both a junior and senior mentor at SMBC
• Passionate about the financial service industry with an affinity for numbers?
• Can you work well in a team and inspire others with your ideas?
• A conscientious, dedicated individual with excellent analytical skills and rapid comprehension?
• Having exceptional written and verbal communication skills?
• Highly organized, detail oriented, self‑driven, and motivated?
• Intellectually curious, detail oriented, self‑driven, and motivated
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree from an accredited university with a graduation date of December 2026 to May 2027; excellent academic record
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with specific ability to communicate concepts and ideas concisely and defend their validity
• Ability to comfortably interact with clients in a professional and mature manner
• Outstanding ethics, integrity, and judgment

SMBC’s employees participate in a hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA‑registered roles for which in‑office attendance for the entire workweek is required.

Benefits Offered (once you join as full‑time employee)

At SMBC, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to attract, retain, reward, and motivate full‑time employees and their families. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, well‑being programs, a 401(k) with matching contributions, a cash balance plan, life and AD&D insurance, short and long‑term disability coverage, vacation and personal time, holidays, sick time, an Employee Assistance Program, commuter benefits, and tuition and professional training reimbursement.

What's Next?

Help us learn about you by submitting a complete application which includes your resume.

Applications close on Tuesday, January 20th.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible as we start conducting assessment rounds ahead of the deadline.

If you are advanced to the next step of the process, you’ll receive an email invitation to complete a video interview. This is your opportunity to further bring your resume to life and showcase your experience for our recruiting team and hiring managers.

Completion of the video interview is required, and your application will not be considered for further review until you have completed it. We strongly encourage that you apply and complete this as soon as possible, since programs will close as positions are filled.

SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at [e-mail]