SMBC CIB SA 2026: a thread
Haven’t seen a thread for this so here’s one now.
Anyone have any insights into the process? Just got HireVue, applied (IBD, coverage) yesterday—assume it’s auto?
Hirevue acts as a first round and then straight to superday. Hirevue is all behavioral and the goal should be genuine passion/interest in SMBC, its mission, and its global presence, as well as just being a genuinely interesting person.
SD is pretty straight forward with several back to back interview with people from different groups ranging from analyst to MD.
Don’t know if Hirevue is auto or exclusively given.
Turnaround between Hirevue to SD can be quite long.
Networking helps too
Thanks, this is super helpful
Username is quite accurate as you are 100% a Silly Goose if you call yourself an Investment Banker at SMBC CIB (the C is there for a reason - we all know what it means).
It says IB-Corporate Banking, what’s your point?
So this team doesn’t do the IB part in this CIB team?
Echo everything from Silly_Goose. SMBC moved up recruiting timeline substantially this year so will not be in Fall as in previous years. Attending events and viewing the "Desk Overviews" is highly highly recommended, and tracked, but network as needed.
Imo, it's really strange that they pushed the timelines so far forward. I'm not sure when they'll actually kick off with interviews, but realistically they should know they aren't going to be poaching talent from banks that have an actual advisory presence in the US. They'll get pretty substandard interns, and/or have a ton of people renege and have to open up applications again in the late summer/fall (when they used to recruit).
Was anyone able to upload the CV? There's no section from my side to upload it tho
yeah just towards the end of the application ---- applied and got the hirevue back like 3 days later.. seems auto
Same here, any update?
Anyone hear anything yet
anything?
any insights on the corporate solutions group hv?
Sorry have no info but wanted to ask: are there different hirevues for different groups?
Got spd LevFin
If you don’t mind me asking, do you have any idea whether or not the class has already been filled for Levfin, or if they're still sending out more waves? I appreciate it.
Looks like Levfin got filled. They just sent out rejection emails to me.
Congrats. How was the interview? Could you please share the questions?
Congrats! How was it - questions?
is it networking heavy
I'm told networking helps.
Anybody got any superday invite jawns?
Have they sent out?
SMBC just sent out a couple rejection emails so uh maybe superday soon?
just got invited for cibc spd
Target school?
more or less; between semi-target and target
congrats
Is this coverage group?
Congrats! Which CIB group is it and when is the superday? Thank you so much ;)
Not sure, just says coverage. Spd is next week
how long ago did you do your hirevue?
Two weeks ago?
Recruiter said they are still in the process of reviewing
Does anyone know what FT offer rate is like here?
Did you get a superday invite?
Generally only hire interns if have capacity for FT. Only scenario where that wasn't the case I can recall is summer 23' when DCM team had low return #s
So return is basically in the bag as long as I don't throw?
Any updates?
did my spd this week. pretty easy. no technical questions and just big focus on "why SMBC?" and expanding on your resume.
wow congrats, they say anything regarding other groups
Not that I know of but looking at LinkedIn seems like Lev Fin and Capital Markets are out
Which group did you interview for?
Coverage
Xxx
have u heard back?
How was superday structured. How many rounds how long etc. what questions were asked. thank you.
Did anyone get fund finance super?
i got my invite a week ago
del
has anyone heard from sponsors spd
My friend has an offer
An offer from the SPD that happened this Friday?
are they on a rolling basis?
Anybody hear for CIBD- Corporate Solutions group yet?
did spd and got an offer from them in March
had spd friday and still no word, am i cooked?
SAMEEEE
still no word - have you heard anything or any updates on gsc?
I have my CIB - Energy SD tommorow.
how was it
It was fairly easy. Overall, I'd say it went well, and they said I would hear back soon. But that was Thursday and I haven't heard back yet (RIP)
If you didn’t get an offer within 24 hrs after superday are you cooked?
got mine the next day but I also know people who took a couple of days to get theirs so give it some time
No, discussions can happen a day or two later plus communicating with HR and them taking there own time makes this not an immediate process. dw
yes
For SMBC?
Anyone hear back from friday?
Has anyone heard back from this Monday's SD yet?
Not yet
I haven't either
Has anyone heard back from Lending Management SD?
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