Finance & Control - Intern (m/f/d)

Job description

SMBC: A trusted partner for the long term Here at SMBC Group, we want to help you find the next step in your career so read on to discover if this opportunity is the one for you. We like to recognise potential in our people, so we welcome your application even when your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description. Whilst we’ll always strive to be better, we’re proud of our inclusive culture, and encourage our applicants and colleagues to be their authentic, unique selves. Who we are SMBC is the 12th largest bank in the world by assets with over 100,000 employees globally across over 40 countries. More than 2,000 people are in EMEA region. As a wholly owned European subsidiary of SMBC, SMBC EU AG is a universal bank with its head office in Frankfurt’s Maintower and branches in Dusseldorf, Amsterdam, Dublin, Madrid, Milan, Paris and Prague. The Bank offers a broad range of wholesale banking products as well as capital markets and securities products, thereby providing a strong portfolio of financial services in the European Economic Area (EEA). We have a 400-year heritage routed in Japan. Our purpose is to be a trusted partner for the long term, and our culture is one of respect, teamwork, friendliness, and inclusion. Our outstanding and growing SMBC team is made up of people from all over the worlds, who bring a diversity of nationalities, education, career and life experience. The Milan branch was founded in 2006 and is a booking branch of the German subsidiary since 2019. Its staff is limited to Business units and Control&Support (including Finance&Control). Role Summary Is the next step in your career at SMBC Group EMEA? We’re looking for an Intern – Finance & Control to join our Finance & Control Department in Milan. This internship offers hands-on experience within the finance function of a leading global bank, providing valuable professional exposure in an international, collaborative and inclusive environment. In this role, you will be responsible for: Supporting the Finance & Control team with daily accounting and administrative activities Assisting with monthly financial reporting, reconciliations and analysis Contributing to finance-related processes in line with internal and regulatory standards For you to succeed in the role, you’ll need to have: Ongoing studies in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a related field Strong Excel skills and a high level of attention to detail Good English communication skills and a proactive, learning-oriented mindset Position Description About this role This internship role supports the Finance & Control function of the SMBC Milan Branch in delivering accurate financial reporting and effective operational support. The role contributes to core finance activities, helping the department meet internal requirements and regulatory obligations. You will collaborate closely with Finance & Control colleagues, internal stakeholders within the Milan branch, and international teams across SMBC Group EMEA. Our role will enable you to: Support daily accounting activities, invoice processing and finance administration Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and reconciliations Contribute to intra- and intercompany fee reconciliations Support analysis related to IFRS 9 provisions and portfolio reconciliations Gain exposure to regulatory and financial reporting processes within an international banking environment What will you bring to the role? Enrollment in a degree programme in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a comparable discipline Initial exposure to finance or accounting through studies or previous internships Very good Excel skills; Power BI knowledge is an advantage Strong organisational skills, accuracy and willingness to learn Ability to work effectively in an international and multicultural team Good written and spoken English Desirable: Previous internship experience within banking, finance or accounting Basic understanding of financial or regulatory reporting concepts Competencies Customer Focus Driving Change Driving Results Embraces Diversity Enterprise Leadership Judgement and Decision Making Risk Management Strategic and Visionary Trust and Integrity We recognise our role as a bank to support social change and welcome all applications, including those from groups often under-represented in financial services. We value the uniqueness of professional and personal, backgrounds and perspectives as they play a vital role in continuing the sustainable growth of our organisation. We’ll ensure reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process are offered due to a disability or long-term condition whenever requested.