2025 Summer Intern Program - Human Resources
What is the Opportunity?
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.
Our Summer Intern Program is an excellent pipeline to our full-time Analyst Program.
We are looking for Summer Interns to join our Human Resources Team:
Our HR Summer Internship Program is designed for ambitious undergraduate students who want to make an impact in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This 10-week rotational program provides hands-on experience in various HR functions, including Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Compensation & Benefits, Learning & Development, HR Analytics, etc. Interns will work on strategic projects that align with SMBC’s business priorities, gaining insights into HR’s role in supporting the firm’s growth and success.
Program Highlights:
- Onboarding and Training: Start with an immersive orientation week that covers our HR processes, systems, and culture, setting you up for success.
- Rotations: Experience two 4.5-week rotations across key HR verticals, allowing you to gain in-depth exposure to multiple functions.
- Mentorship and Support: Work closely with a dedicated Program Manager and receive guidance from senior HR leaders.
- Professional Development: Participate in workshops, speaker sessions, and networking events that enhance your skills and industry knowledge.
- Impactful Projects: Contribute to high-value projects that support strategic HR initiatives, giving you the opportunity to make meaningful contributions and showcase your work to senior leadership.
Our HR Summer Internship Program is a pipeline to our full-time Analyst Program, providing a unique opportunity to build a foundation in HR and gain a holistic view of our industry.
Why SMBC?
At SMBC, we connect the diversity of our employees to the resilience of our firm. We strongly encourage an inclusive environment so that our staff can be their authentic selves and fully thrive in their roles. It is our belief that diversity is not only about demographic differences but also of thought, knowledge, skills, and culture. The acceptance of such diversity strengthens each one of us and is essential to the success of our firm. We are deeply committed to attracting and retaining a high-performing, talented, and diverse workforce.
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, make SMBC the leading choice for U.S. businesses expanding in Asia
- A solid balance sheet and conservative approach
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:
Qualifications:
- We are seeking motivated students who are passionate about building a career in Human Resources and meet the following criteria:
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree with a graduation date of December 2025 or May 2026.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Excel and other relevant software.
- Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to new challenges.
- Demonstrated commitment to inclusivity and a positive, proactive attitude.
D&I Commitment
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. SMBC provides reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at campusrecruitment@smbcgroup.com.
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 Tuesday, November 12, 2024.
- 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 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.