Leverage Finance Intern Associate

23 Sept 2026

Paris, FR, 75008

Who we are

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.

Role Summary

SMBC Group is recognised as one of the largest leaders in the LBO market.

Leveraged Finance Origination team provides lead arrange financing for mid and large cap clients; Key products include Senior and Unitranche financing as well as underwritten senior and 2nd lien debt.

Leverage Finance gathers ca 60 professionals, focusing on non-investment grade debt financings for Private Equity and leveraged Corporates across Europe (Frankfurt, London, Paris teams).

Our team is looking for a new analyst intern for a 6-month period starting in January 2027.

As an intern in Paris Origination team, you will

• Originate and execute debt transactions (loans and bonds) for leveraged clients in France;
• Prepare (in English) credit applications (ie industry and company analysis) / attend Credit Committee;
• Run Excel financial models (B/S- P/L and Cash Flow for Base Case and Downside Scenario);
• Participate in pitches preparation for clients on existing / new opportunities (new LBO transaction, refinancing, dividend recap…);
• Support the Cap Market team (in case of underwriting and syndication process) in the production of marketing materials / investors Q&A.

Profile

• End-of-studies student or Gap year (“césure”) / 2nd year student
• With interest in leveraged finance
• Prior internship experience, ideally in LBO (banks, CLOs, Private Equity) or in the banking industry is welcome.
• Excellent fluency in English and French (written and spoken) is required.

Skills valued

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

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.
about what we do and who we are at https://www.smbcgroup.com/emea/careers