SMBC Reality Series: Authentic Voices on a Career in Banking


June 25, 2025

Note: This webinar is brought to you by SMBC. To register, please log in to Handshake (Fullerton College’s Online Job Board) and navigate to the "Events" tab located on the left-hand side of the dashboard once you are signed in.

What you’ll get out of it

Our SMBC Reality Series offers an inspiring lineup of virtual events where you’ll have the unique opportunity to engage in open and meaningful conversations with diverse leaders at our firm. These leaders will share their journeys to success at SMBC, offering insights into how they’ve navigated challenges in the workplace and turned them into opportunities for growth and impact.

By joining us at these sessions, you will learn directly from leaders in financial services about how you can bring your true self to work every day. Each panel session will be followed by an open-forum Q&A where participants can address questions to our panelists.

Each session features personal and professional insights from business leaders, analysts, members from one of our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and our Campus Recruiters.

At SMBC, we have seven Enterprise Resource Groups (ERGs) that foster a sense of inclusion and belonging. These groups provide opportunities for professional development, networking, and community building. You can learn more about our ERGs here.

In this session you will have a unique opportunity to hear from the following business members:

  • Liliana Pineda, Associate, Project Finance Power & New Energies, Latin America. Project Finance Power & New Energies, Latin America Department.
  • Sean Bonilla, Associate, Planning, Strategy and Information Services. Enterprise Content Governance Department.
  • Manoela Poletto, VP, Sustainable Finance Lead Latin America. Sustainable Solutions Department.
  • Spihlmann Freiberg, DIR, Counsel. Legal Department.

Event Details:

  • Date and Time: Wednesday, June 25th at 2:00PM - 3:00PM ET
  • Session Format: Virtual via Teams
  • Who Can Attend: Freshmen, sophomores and juniors who are pursuing an undergraduate degree. Candidates from all backgrounds and majors are welcome!

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