SMBC Launch - Sophomore Program 2026
At SMBC, we connect the resilience of our employees to the strength of our firm. We believe that a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives creates stronger organizations and a better society. Our differences should be valued and celebrated, not simply accepted and tolerated. We strongly encourage an inclusive environment that allows our employees to be their true selves and fully thrive in their roles.
Our culture is one of integrity and respect, where we welcome all input and accept it without judgment. We understand that considering all ideas and perspectives ultimately delivers more creative solutions and better results for each other, our organization, and our clients.
Our SMBC Launch event is a unique one-day summit for sophomore college students who are interested in a career within the financial services industry and are currently pursuing an undergraduate degree from an accredited university. This summit will benefit individuals who are pursuing careers that are focused on client-facing, front office roles.
The program will be a useful resource for candidates who are interested in applying for the 2027 SMBC Intern Program.
This program provides an exclusive forum to help students to launch their brand and network through group discussions, professional skills-building sessions, and casual social and networking activities to learn more about SMBC. As a participant in this summit, you will also be offered additional touchpoints with the SMBC Campus Recruiting team beyond the event, further integrating you into the SMBC community.
Qualifications
- Open to current undergraduate sophomores graduating from college/university between December 2027 and May 2028
- Strong interest in a financial services career
- Student will not require sponsorship now or in the future for employment visa status to work for SMBC
- Submit your registration by Friday, February 13.
- If you are selected to participate in SMBC Launch, we will send the date, time, and virtual link for the program to you by Tuesday, February 17.
- SMBC Launch — Sophomore Program will take place on Friday, February 20.
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement.