2027 Summer Intern Program – Operations

Nichols College; Dudley (MA); Hybrid; USD 6,000 - 8,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Tuition and training reimbursement

Job summary

SMBC invites undergraduates to join a 10-week Summer Intern Program in the Americas, starting in June. Interns work on teams across Operations, building financial models, preparing client presentations, and conducting research.

The program includes mentorship, senior speaker series, and networking events, serving as a pipeline to the full-time Analyst Program. Applicants should be pursuing an undergraduate degree with a graduation date in December 2027 or May 2028, demonstrate strong

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree with graduation date Dec 2027 or May 2028
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact with clients professionally
• Outstanding ethics, integrity and judgment
• Intellectual curiosity and teamwork orientation
• Highly organized, detail oriented and self-driven
• Advanced Word, Excel and PowerPoint and ability to learn new software

Responsibilities

• Build financial models and develop client presentations
• Conduct research and participate in client meetings
• Assist in a range of deals and internal projects
• Support onboarding and mentorship programs during the internship

Skills

MS Office

Strong communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate student (Dec 2027 or May 2028)

Job description

Company Overview

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 a pipeline to our full-time Analyst Program.

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Desk Description

We are currently hiring into the following area:

Operations

Operations at SMBC in the Americas responsibilities span over two major groups that ensure internal and external reporting practices and procedures as well as client account transactions are accurate and appropriate.

Business Control Department Americas Division (BCDAD)

This group reviews and processes financial transactions in its Settlement, Loan Services, and Treasury Operations groups. Some functions, such as Operations Transformation, are specifically focused on identifying and re-engineering interdepartmental and cross-functional operations, tasks, and oversight areas to improve how staff, functions, and departments operate to ensure efficiency, productivity, and the adoption of industry best practices, leading to the achievement of the strategic goals for the business.

Operations Planning Group (OPG)

This groupis a team within the Planning Department responsible for planning and managing operational initiatives for various businesses within the firm. OPG performs research, development, and feasibility of new product offerings and strategic business initiatives required by the organization and/or Head Office.

Program Details

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-the-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

The successful candidate will possess or demonstrate the following personal and professional attributes:

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree from an accredited university with a graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028; excellent academic record
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with specific ability to communicate concepts and ideas concisely
• Ability to comfortably interact with clients in a professional and mature manner
• Outstanding ethics, integrity, and judgment
• Intellectual curiosity
• Comfort in and commitment to a strong teamwork environment
• Highly organized, detail oriented, self-driven, and motivated
• Advanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills and the ability to quickly learn new software applications

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

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?

• 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. Applications close on September 27 at 9AM ET.
• Help us learn about you by submitting a complete application which includes your resume. After you confirm your application, we will review it to determine whether you meet certain required qualifications.
• 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 to 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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at [e-mail].