Graduate Programme Overview

As a member of our graduate programme, you are given real responsibility and direct involvement in major projects as well as the opportunity to work with transaction team members. As you learn about the different parts of our business, you will also develop important relationships and build career enhancing skills all of which will allow you to make a real and immediate impact in your role.

Over the course of your two-year programme, you will gain a true insight into our business and benefit from varied learning and development opportunities - allowing you to become a fully rounded professional and a valuable asset to us. This role will start in September 2026. Applications will close on July 6th.

Team & Role Overview

Our Technology team is central to managing our global portfolio – from core leasing platforms to AI-driven capabilities. We are looking for a technically grounded, people-oriented graduate to join our Applications team in September 2026. This is a role where you will gain broad exposure to our business systems, contribute to live projects, and grow into a trusted technology partner for our internal stakeholders. You will focus on understanding our systems, taking ownership of backlog items, and supporting project analysis. As you grow in the role, you will take on broader delivery responsibilities and increasingly independent AI-related work.

Core Responsibilities

• Get to grips with our Microsoft Cloud technology stack, particularly XRM (Dynamics 365) and the Power Platform

• Support the Applications team across our core systems: XRM, Business Central and IT2

• Help the team analyse applications and associated projects, supporting scoping, test management, and delivery tracking

• Engage directly with business users and stakeholders to understand requirements and communicate progress

• Work across the Applications team – Developers, Enterprise Architect, and Product Owners – learning from each area

• Support project delivery by helping drive timelines, flag risks, and keep workstreams moving

• Get involved in AI and ML projects from the outset – this role is not limited to freeing up existing team members

• Support evaluation and delivery of new AI initiatives across the business

• Build practical AI and ML knowledge alongside your day-to-day responsibilities

  
  

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Third level degree in Computer Science or a related discipline (Bachelors or Masters)

• Strong Python skills – demonstrated through coursework or projects

• Working knowledge of Java

• Foundational understanding of databases and SQL

• Experience working in group projects – evidence of collaborating to deliver a shared outcome

• Comfortable engaging with people – able to build working relationships with business users and colleagues at all levels

Desirable

• Familiarity with C#, React, or T-SQL

• Exposure to AI models and their practical application

• Experience with software architecture concepts (APIs, UI layers)

• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure

• Completed ML or AI projects (individual or group-based)

• Module or coursework in Data Governance

• Basic knowledge of networking fundamentals or operating systems

  
  

Critical behaviours

These embody our culture and are central to how we work together at SMBC Aviation Capital:

• Respect: Two-way communication: listen intently, give quieter voices a platform and be conscious of tone. Respect people’s time and be flexible in accommodating others.

• Trust: Create a psychologically safe space. Do what you say you will do, when you say you will do it. Be honest, communicate openly and be respectful of each other’s needs.

• Integrity: Always do what is right including when no one is watching; treat people with respect and kindness; be self-aware, compassionate and embrace diversity.

• Connect: Collaborate to unleash the full potential of our diverse talent. Respect each other’s expertise and perspective and welcome challenge. Foster an inclusive and fun environment where accomplishments are recognised and take pride in winning together.

• Adapt: Be brave and curious – anticipate the future and be proactive. Have a ‘why not’ attitude, learn from previous experiences. Call out bureaucracy when it is evident in a process or way of working. Be agile to meet and exceed our customers’ needs. Demonstrate resilience and support each other.

• Achieve: Take accountability and ownership to deliver results, be ambitious and take pride in everything we do. Set each other up for success and share insights. Do what it takes to drive positive change and seek opportunities to innovate and grow our business and people.

  
  

Take your career to new heights – come join us at SMBC Aviation Capital

We are a fast paced, growing business with a focus on excellence where a world of opportunity awaits candidates with the right attitude and ambition.

Through the SMBC Aviation Capital People Commitment we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits, aligned to your needs as you move through different career and life stages. The SMBC AC People Commitment also includes our people-led culture; reward & recognition; along with our learning, wellbeing, inclusion, engagement, and CSR initiatives. In return, we ask you to bring your ambition and commitment to your work here at SMBC AC to mutually create an exceptional employee experience.

Our workplace is one where diversity is welcome, and people of all backgrounds are supported to be at their best. We are an equal opportunities employer and strive to build an ever-inclusive work environment. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please reach out to us at Careers@smbc.aero