Global Financial Institutions Group, Associate

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group seeking an Associate to join the Specialty Finance Client Coverage team. The role involves supporting a team that advises Specialty Finance companies on financing solutions and capital optimization, while also acting as a lender and cross-selling Corporate & Investment Banking products. Responsibilities Strong team orientation with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with team members in multiple product groups and regions Experience working in FIG banking and in particular, the Business Development Company (BDC) sector The candidate will assume a central role within a multifunctional team that is responsible for a wide variety of projects, some of which include: Coordinating and facilitating group idea generation and solutions across products and regions Preparing pitch books and other client marketing materials and assisting with preparation for client meetings Assisting in the development and continued cultivation of client relationships Maintaining internal databases to track comps, deal flow, capital markets activity and wallet share Skills Bachelors degree or MBA in Finance or Economics, with a minimum of 1-3 years corporate finance and/or capital markets experience Candidate must have experience in the Specialty Finance (BDC) sector Transaction experience, particularly working in banking or capital markets Ability to synthesize large amounts of information and contribute to idea generation Strong project management skills, including experience leading a team of analysts and adhering to tight timelines Exemplary written and oral communication skills with an ability to convey ideas Ability to work independently, while also working effectively in a team environment Advanced proficiency with Bloomberg and Microsoft Office Benefits A competitive portfolio of benefits Company Overview SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. It was founded in 1590, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship SMBC Group has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 160 in 2025, 87 in 2024, 73 in 2023, 44 in 2022, 29 in 2021, 26 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.