Summer Internship: Structured Finance Department, Asia Pacific [May - Jul 2026]

Headquartered in Tokyo, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is a leading global financial institution and a core member of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC Group). Built upon our rich Japanese heritage since 1876, we put our customers first and provide seamless access to, from and within the Asia Pacific region.   SMBC is one of the largest Japanese banks by assets and maintain strong credit ratings across our global integrated network.  We work closely as one SMBC Group to offer personal, corporate and investment banking services to meet the needs of our customers.

With sustainability embedded within our strategy and operations, we are committed to creating a society in which today’s generation can enjoy economic prosperity and well-being, and pass it on to future generations.

The SFDA internship is 10 weeks in duration during which candidates, typically in their penultimate year of university, will gain direct exposure to our Structured Finance business. This internship offers a hands-on experience in the origination and execution of structured and project finance transactions, primarily in energy, infrastructure (core and digital), and natural resources sectors. You will work closely with experienced professionals, gaining insight into financial modeling, credit analysis, and deal structuring. 

Job responsibilities:

• Support financial modeling and credit analysis of structured finance lending and/or advisory transactions
• Assist in the preparation of credit applications and deal administrative procedures for new transactions
• Review of due diligence materials and transaction documentation
• Assist in preparing marketing materials, market research, and strategy papers as required

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field is preferred
• Interest in structured finance, project finance, and energy and infrastructure (including digital) sectors
• Good analytical and quantitative skills, comfortable with financial analysis
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and financial modeling is a plus
• Resourceful, organised, pro-active and able to hand multiple tasks