The Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) Americas Division has appointed Nick Stevenson as Group Head of Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB).
Based in New York, Stevenson will focus on expanding SMBC’s TMT business and will lead a team of bankers serving clients across the sector. He will report to CIB Co-Heads Stephanie Bowker and Yoshiyuki Natsuyama.
The appointment aligns with SMBC’s broader strategy to grow and diversify its corporate and investment banking platform in the Americas.
Stevenson brings more than 30 years of CIB experience, including 24 years at RBC Capital Markets, where he most recently served as Global Head of Media, Communications, and Entertainment Investment Banking. He also held senior roles at Bank of America and Citi earlier in his career.
“Nick’s industry relationships and deep knowledge of the TMT sector will continue to enhance our client franchise,” said Richard Eisenberg, Co-Head of Coverage and Capital Markets, SMBC Americas Division.