Front Office Project Finance Intern Associate

About us

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) Group is the 2nd largest bank in Japan and one of the largest global banks. The Group has more than 130 offices and over 100 000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries (incl. in New-York, London, Frankfurt, Singapore, Dubai and Paris). SMBC today is built on its 400-year Japanese heritage, and our unique culture of excellence, respect, teamwork and inclusion sets us apart. In Europe, the EMEA Division SMBC Group has its regional headquarters in London and Frankfurt and operates with a network of over 3000 employees/70 nationalities and 24 locations, including a branch in Paris of 150 employees.We recognise that diversity of background, opinions and perspectives is vital for the sustainable growth of our organisation and benefits our customers and stakeholders. Our aim is to build an inclusive work environment where each employee feels able to be their authentic self.

Why join our project finance team ?

SMBC Group is recognised as a global leader in project finance with strong product knowledge and dedicated professionals across Europe, Middle East and Africa.In Paris, SMBC Group has developed an expertise in Project Finance and Acquisition Finance across the infrastructure asset class, covering digital infrastructure (fibre networks, data centres), energy (renewables and new energies), clean mobility, and traditional transport and social infrastructure.

SMBC Group also actively supports its clients in their energy transition journey with a strong focus on ESG values.

The Front Office Project Finance team, which comprises 15 professionals, is looking for a new analyst intern for a 6-month period starting in January 2027.

As an intern in the Front Office Project Finance team, you will:

• Support the origination and execution of Project Finance arranging mandates for Project Finance transactions in the wider "infrastructure" sector including projects in renewable and new energies, digital infrastructure, clean mobility and transport/social infrastructure sectors in the EMEA region and occasionally support on advisory mandates.
• Conduct risk and sectorial analysis of new projects, financial analysis of counterparties (e.g., corporate or industrial sponsors, public entities).
• Write internal credit applications in English.
• Analyse and run complex Excel financial models.
• Conduct strategic watch (e.g., daily press reviews, research topics on key sectors or technologies) and develop sector expertise.
• Assist with internal reporting.

Profile

• End-of-studies student or gap year ("année de césure") / 2nd year student.
• With interest in structured finance specially in the infrastructure, telecom and/or energy sectors.
• Prior internship experience, ideally in the banking industry or in the financial / audit sector is welcome.

Skills valued

• Fluent in English and French (written and spoken)
• Good knowledge of financial analysis
• Proficiency in Office tools (Excel and Word)
• Analytical skills with specific ability to communicate concepts and ideas concisely
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organisational skillsAbility to take initiatives and work with autonomy
• Curious and self-motivated
• Team oriented
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to interact with other teams and colleagues
• Comfort in and commitment to a strong teamwork environment

What's next?

Help us learn about you by submitting your resume and a cover letter in English.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview with members of the team and a case study exercise.

In case you are selected for this role, further documentation will be requested from you to support your hiring process.

About SMBC

A trusted partner for the long term
United by a sense of purpose towards our customers - to be a trusted partner for the long-term - and our universal banking platform in EMEA, we deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers, including corporate, structured and trade finance, leveraged finance, loan market and treasury products. We can also provide investment banking and advisory services and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets.
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