Nov. 6, 2026 – SMBC Group was named to the Forbes America’s Dream Employers List for the third consecutive year. SMBC was the only non-U.S.- headquartered company in the banking and financial services category among the 500 companies recognized.

This recognition reflects the firm’s commitment to professional development, the employee experience and benefits, and creating an environment where employees can share their ideas.

“What makes this recognition so meaningful is what it represents: an environment where people can grow, contribute and know that their work matters,” said Robin Milberg, SMBC Americas Chief Human Resources Officer. “Being named a Dream Employer for the third year in a row is something we can all be proud of, and it reflects the experience we strive to create for our colleagues every day.”

The list is driven solely by survey results and research. Forbes partnered with Statista to survey more than 10,000 U.S. college students and more than 142,000 U.S. workers at companies employing at least 1,000 people in the country. Participants evaluated companies on a range of criteria including:

• Growth opportunity
• Salary
• Reputation
• Quality of work

The recognition reflects SMBC’s commitment to creating an environment where employees can truly feel valued, grow their skills, and build meaningful careers.

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About SMBC Group
SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 150 offices and 120,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and ADRs on the New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges.

In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization’s extensive global network. The Group’s operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Americas Holdings, Inc., SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Nikko Securities Canada, Ltd., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., SMBC Aviation Services, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd. (collectively, SMBC Group Americas Division).

For more information, visit www.smbcgroup.com.