Investment Banking Analyst Program - Full-Time - Y1 - Leveraged Finance

Reference:

24000EEB

Responsibilities

Global Banking and Advisory (GLBA) combines wholesale coverage with world-class product financing and advisory expertise within one team. We currently have open roles within our following investment banking divisions.

We provide our issuer clients (corporates, financial institutions, public sector) with capital raising solutions, along with structured financing and commodities, forex, and interest rate hedging. Developing tailor-made products and providing strategic advice (capital structure advisory, financing schemes and capital markets) based on our worldwide expertise and in-depth sectorial knowledge, we aim to meet their financing needs. We are a top player across euro debt capital markets and won many international accolades over the years as a worldwide leader in export, project and natural resources & energy finance.

The Analyst will work in a generalist capacity within a team of experienced Corporate Finance professionals and will have extensive exposure within the bank and with clients.

In addition to the usual responsibilities expected of an Analyst, the successful candidate will be expected to:

• Provide support in execution of leveraged finance transactions for financial sponsors and corporate clients
• Execute under the supervision of a Vice President / Associate all aspects of a financing, including financial modeling (primarily for leveraged buyouts), due diligence process, credit analysis, credit approval process, drafting of financing proposals
• Assist in the syndication process, including drafting of syndication materials for investors and ratings agencies and interacting with investors
• Assist in the monitoring of portfolio companies post-closing in cooperation with the middle-office department
• Develop and maintain marketing materials promoting Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking and leveraged finance and support the development and delivery of pitches to financial sponsors and corporate clients on specific transactions

Profile Required

• Strong analytical skills
• Knowledge of corporate finance valuation and financial accounting concepts
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated work ethic, positive attitude, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task
• SIE, Series 7/79 and Series 63 certifications. If not already obtained, must complete within five months of hire

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Less than 1 year of Investment Banking experience including participation in formal summer analyst programs

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier university (preferably in Economics, Accounting, or Finance)

Business insight

OUR CULTURE:

At Societe Generale, we live by our 4 core values of commitment, responsibility, team spirit and innovation. We are engaged and demonstrate consideration for others. We act ethically and with courage. We focus our talent and energy on collective success. We experiment and propose new ideas. This way, we maximize our ability to serve client needs and anticipate market changes. Societe Generale is committed to strengthening bonds with colleagues, communities, and the world in which we live, because relationships are at the heart of how we operate.

For more information about our Culture and Conduct initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-culture/)

D&I:

Our Diversity & Inclusion Mission: Recruit, develop, advance, and retain a diverse workforce that is united in our efforts to enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients.

Our Diversity & Inclusion Vision:

• Engaged workforce that is demographically diverse in a way that reflects the communities in which we operate
• Inclusive culture and workplace that recognizes employees' unique needs and utilizes their diverse talents
• Engage our community and marketplace, and position the organization to meet the needs of all its clients

For more information about our D&I initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/societe-generale-about/diversity-and-inclusion/)

HYBRID WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Societe Generale offers a hybrid work arrangement that offers employees the flexibility to work remotely, as well as on-site, in order to promote interaction and collaboration with colleagues while adhering to all SG standard protocols. Hybrid work arrangements vary based on business area. The applicable Business lines will determine and communicate the work arrangements that best meet their business needs.

COMPENSATION & SALARY RANGE:

Base salary range does not include overtime pay, bonus and/or other benefits, where applicable. Actual base salary offer will vary based on skills and experience.

Societe Generale is an equal opportunity employer, and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. We are committed to recognizing and promoting the talents and achievements of our employees and staff, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, and any other characteristic or status protected under applicable law.