SBI Sumishin Net Bank Fully Introduces VARIETAS's "AI Interviewer"
VARIETAS Inc. announced that SBI Sumishin Net Bank has fully implemented their "AI Interviewer" for recruitment. The move aims to accurately assess candidate abilities, counter generative AI use by applicants, and ensure fair, objective screening.
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VARIETAS Inc. (Read: Varietas) announces that SBI Sumishin Net Bank, Ltd. (hereinafter "SBI Sumishin Net Bank") has implemented the "AI Interviewer" developed and provided by VARIETAS.
SBI Sumishin Net Bank leverages cutting-edge technology, such as generative AI, to provide value through new financial experiences based on a customer-centric philosophy. As part of this effort, the HR department conducted a trial implementation of the "AI Interviewer" in the summer of 2025 to digitize and sophisticate the recruitment process. Having confirmed its effectiveness, they have now decided to fully introduce it officially.
"AI Interviewer" Service Site: https://ai-interview.online
Contact: support@varietas.co.jp
Background of Implementation: Responding to a recruitment environment changing due to technological advancements
SBI Sumishin Net Bank is strongly promoting various initiatives utilizing cutting-edge technology to achieve more convenient and user-friendly financial experiences for customers. Within this context, they are proceeding with updates in their recruitment activities aiming for the following:
◼︎ Realization of innovative processes: Following the management policy trend of utilizing AI, they were considering revamping the recruitment process into an innovative one using technology.
◼︎ Improvement of assessment accuracy: As the use of generative AI advances among candidates applying for positions, the difficulty of ascertaining a candidate's essential abilities in the initial screening stages has increased. Establishing highly accurate screening criteria had become essential.
After full implementation, it will be utilized in the recruitment screening for general staff and system departments, supporting the establishment of a structure to highly accurately hire excellent talent capable of driving their strength: "creating new value utilizing cutting-edge technology."
Comments from SBI Sumishin Net Bank Personnel
New Graduate Recruitment Representative, SBI Sumishin Net Bank
— To face "people" through technology, and to meet companions to co-create next-generation finance —
Our company has recently decided to introduce AI interviews into the new graduate recruitment process. This initiative embodies our evolution into a "tech company beyond a bank," starting from the domain of human resource acquisition.
It is always "people" who create "technology"
While we consider "technology" to be our greatest strength, we also believe its source lies in "people."
Talent with intellectual curiosity, who learn on their own, and continue to take on challenges form the very core of our competitive advantage.
From initiating the first open API connection by a Japanese bank in 2016, releasing a full banking BaaS in 2020, offering the home loan digital platform "Kantan Home Loan" in 2024, to launching the new bank service "NEOBANK ai" utilizing generative AI, we have constantly challenged ourselves with "Japan's firsts" and "World's firsts."
Behind this lies a culture that creates new value with an elite few, armed not with scale, but with "systems" and "platforms."
Purpose of AI Interview Introduction: For broader possibilities and fair encounters
The purpose of introducing AI interviews is not merely for efficiency.
- To maximize the time spent facing each individual.
- To shed light on thinking ability, values, and the desire to challenge, without being bound by academic background or formal information.
- To realize fair and consistent screening that doesn't rely too heavily on the interviewer's subjectivity.
Through these, we will expand the opportunities to encounter previously hidden talents and individuals with diverse backgrounds.
We want to embody our corporate slogan, "Creating a society where abundance circulates through technology and a spirit of fairness," even in our recruitment processes.
Opportunities for big challenges from a young age
In our company, whether for new graduates or mid-career hires, there is a culture of entrusting responsible work from an early stage. We believe that the strong link between company growth and individual growth, and the realization that "I am driving this business," leads to immense job satisfaction.
As the company grows further, the roles of each individual will expand. The AI interview is a challenge to make the starting point—the "encounter"—even better.
Looking forward to "new discoveries" with new companions
For us, welcoming new colleagues is always a series of new discoveries. We want to co-create the future shape of finance with those who have the passion to change finance with their own hands, the intellectual curiosity to dive into unknown territories, and the desire to improve society through technology.
Our company will continue to believe in the potential of people and technology, constantly challenging the future of finance.
"AI Interviewer" Provider / Contact Information
VARIETAS...
SBI Sumishin Net Bank leverages cutting-edge technology, such as generative AI, to provide value through new financial experiences based on a customer-centric philosophy. As part of this effort, the HR department conducted a trial implementation of the "AI Interviewer" in the summer of 2025 to digitize and sophisticate the recruitment process. Having confirmed its effectiveness, they have now decided to fully introduce it officially.
"AI Interviewer" Service Site: https://ai-interview.online
Contact: support@varietas.co.jp
Background of Implementation: Responding to a recruitment environment changing due to technological advancements
SBI Sumishin Net Bank is strongly promoting various initiatives utilizing cutting-edge technology to achieve more convenient and user-friendly financial experiences for customers. Within this context, they are proceeding with updates in their recruitment activities aiming for the following:
◼︎ Realization of innovative processes: Following the management policy trend of utilizing AI, they were considering revamping the recruitment process into an innovative one using technology.
◼︎ Improvement of assessment accuracy: As the use of generative AI advances among candidates applying for positions, the difficulty of ascertaining a candidate's essential abilities in the initial screening stages has increased. Establishing highly accurate screening criteria had become essential.
After full implementation, it will be utilized in the recruitment screening for general staff and system departments, supporting the establishment of a structure to highly accurately hire excellent talent capable of driving their strength: "creating new value utilizing cutting-edge technology."
Comments from SBI Sumishin Net Bank Personnel
New Graduate Recruitment Representative, SBI Sumishin Net Bank
— To face "people" through technology, and to meet companions to co-create next-generation finance —
Our company has recently decided to introduce AI interviews into the new graduate recruitment process. This initiative embodies our evolution into a "tech company beyond a bank," starting from the domain of human resource acquisition.
It is always "people" who create "technology"
While we consider "technology" to be our greatest strength, we also believe its source lies in "people."
Talent with intellectual curiosity, who learn on their own, and continue to take on challenges form the very core of our competitive advantage.
From initiating the first open API connection by a Japanese bank in 2016, releasing a full banking BaaS in 2020, offering the home loan digital platform "Kantan Home Loan" in 2024, to launching the new bank service "NEOBANK ai" utilizing generative AI, we have constantly challenged ourselves with "Japan's firsts" and "World's firsts."
Behind this lies a culture that creates new value with an elite few, armed not with scale, but with "systems" and "platforms."
Purpose of AI Interview Introduction: For broader possibilities and fair encounters
The purpose of introducing AI interviews is not merely for efficiency.
- To maximize the time spent facing each individual.
- To shed light on thinking ability, values, and the desire to challenge, without being bound by academic background or formal information.
- To realize fair and consistent screening that doesn't rely too heavily on the interviewer's subjectivity.
Through these, we will expand the opportunities to encounter previously hidden talents and individuals with diverse backgrounds.
We want to embody our corporate slogan, "Creating a society where abundance circulates through technology and a spirit of fairness," even in our recruitment processes.
Opportunities for big challenges from a young age
In our company, whether for new graduates or mid-career hires, there is a culture of entrusting responsible work from an early stage. We believe that the strong link between company growth and individual growth, and the realization that "I am driving this business," leads to immense job satisfaction.
As the company grows further, the roles of each individual will expand. The AI interview is a challenge to make the starting point—the "encounter"—even better.
Looking forward to "new discoveries" with new companions
For us, welcoming new colleagues is always a series of new discoveries. We want to co-create the future shape of finance with those who have the passion to change finance with their own hands, the intellectual curiosity to dive into unknown territories, and the desire to improve society through technology.
Our company will continue to believe in the potential of people and technology, constantly challenging the future of finance.
"AI Interviewer" Provider / Contact Information
VARIETAS...