Consumer & Retail - Analyst

Consumer & Retail - Analyst

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG's shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE : SMFG) stock exchanges.

In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization's extensive global network. The Group's operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC MANUBANK, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.

The anticipated salary range for this role is between $110,000.00 and $125,000.00. The specific salary offered to an applicant will be based on their individual qualifications, experiences, and an analysis of the current compensation paid in their geography and the market for similar roles at the time of hire. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees.

Role Description

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is looking for a Corporate & Investment Banking Analyst to join our Consumer Coverage team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile transactions, support senior bankers, and gain exposure to a wide range of financing solutions for corporate clients and financial sponsors in the consumer sector.

Key Responsibilities

Client Support : Assist senior bankers in managing client relationships and identifying cross-sell opportunities across SMBC's product suite.

Origination & Marketing : Prepare pitches, marketing materials, and strategic financing ideas across the capital structure.

Financial Analysis : Build and maintain complex financial models, perform valuation analyses, and interpret financial statements.

Market Research : Track industry trends, gather competitive intelligence, and contribute to sector-specific research for client presentations.

Deal Execution : Coordinate due diligence, documentation, and internal approval processes for lending and capital markets transactions.

Collaboration : Work closely with product partners (Debt Capital Markets, Leveraged Finance, Lending Management) to deliver integrated solutions.

Qualifications and Skills

Qualifications

Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with proficiency in valuation techniques.

Excellent communication skillsable to articulate ideas clearly in writing and verbally.

High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Solid understanding of accounting principles and ability to interpret financial statements.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to new processes.

Requirements

• Education : BA / BS degree required.
• Technical Skills : Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• 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.