Connecting to Our World

Learning & Development

Fuel your curiosity and unlock your full potential

At SMBC, we empower our employees to drive their own learning journey. We provide continuous support and a flexible mix of online and in-person learning experiences. This ensures our people develop the skills they need to thrive today and stay relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Our different approaches
 
Skills development

We support our people to build their careers through a range of online and classroom learning and development programmes with a focus on technical and professional skills. Throughout your career journey, you’ll learn alongside supportive colleagues and benefit from guidance from our experienced leaders.

 
Professional qualifications

SMBC invests in your career growth and helps keep you at the forefront of your profession by providing access to financial and study support for relevant external qualifications and certifications. This will help you excel in your current role and build the technical expertise in your domain to help guide you towards more complex and senior future roles.

 
Mobility opportunities

We actively encourage you to expand your network and explore how your skills and knowledge can transfer into different roles, areas of the business and locations. As a leading international bank, our global footprint also offers unique opportunities to experience living and working in Japan through our Global Japan Programme.

 
Leadership development

We offer a range of development programmes for our future leaders to develop global business acumen, build valuable connections and strengthen their skills to be a truly inclusive leader. Programmes take place in Japan, across EMEA and virtually, with all offering the opportunity to build key skills, deepen self-awareness and develop the capabilities to support the journey to enterprise leadership roles.

Rebecca’s international
secondment journey in Japan

Hear from Rebecca in the Risk Management team on her experience on the Global Japan Programme, at our headquarters in Tokyo.

Explore Rebecca's Story
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