Corporate & Investment Banking Associate - TMT

Role Description

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is seeking a Corporate & Investment Banking Associate to join our Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) Coverage. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on complex, high-profile transactions, lead critical workstreams, and partner with senior bankers to deliver strategic financing solutions for corporate clients and financial sponsors in the TMT sector.

Role Objectives: Delivery

• Client Engagement: Support senior bankers in managing client relationships, identifying strategic opportunities, and driving cross-sell initiatives across SMBC’s product suite.
• Origination & Marketing: In collaboration with senior bankers, take the lead in generation of high-impact content and pitch materials, including compelling presentations, marketing collateral, and innovative financing ideas across the capital structure.
• Market & Sector Research: Monitor industry trends, analyze competitive dynamics, and contribute to strategic discussions through well-researched insights and presentations.
• Deal Execution: Coordinate due diligence processes, manage documentation, and oversee internal approval workflows for lending and capital markets transactions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product partners across the bank including Debt Capital Markets, Project Finance, Derivatives, Leveraged Finance, Equity Capital Markets, Cash Management, Leasing Finance, Trade Finance, and Lending Management to deliver integrated solutions tailored to client needs.

Qualifications and Skills

Qualifications

• Strong ability to synthesize complex information into clear, compelling content for client-facing materials.
• Excellent communication skills—able to present ideas confidently in both written and verbal formats.
• Solid understanding of TMT industry dynamics and ability to translate insights into actionable ideas.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to evolving processes.

Requirements

• Education: BA/BS degree required.
• Experience: 2–4 years of relevant experience in investment banking, corporate finance, or related field.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Licensing: FINRA Series SIE, 79, and 63 required (or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe).

Additional Requirements

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.

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 accommodations@smbcgroup.com.