Responsibilities
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
The candidate will be a member of the Leveraged Finance group, dedicated to Middle Market Lender Finance business (“MML”). The MML Team provides leverage against diversified pools of Middle Market Loans in the form of asset-based facilities. The Leveraged Finance group provides fundamental credit analysis on the underlying collateral. Societe Generale Corporate & Investment Bank (SGCIB) is a leading player with a presence in 33 countries across Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific.
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES:
New Transaction Origination/Execution:
- As the senior banker, help originate and execute lender financing transactions from alternative asset managers.
- Assist with due diligence (accurate screening and analysis of lender financing opportunities).
- Assist in the production of credit papers and presentations.
- Assist in the syndication process of MML transactions, including drafting of syndication and credit rating agency materials and addressing investor inquiries.
Portfolio Monitoring / Other:
- Oversee monitoring of the performance of the collateral for re-evaluation events and borrowing base adjustments with a goal to finding key trends in the portfolio.
- This role must be performed in accordance with the compliance rules inherent to the business, both internal procedures and external regulatory rules.
- The candidate must contribute to and promote a positive working environment with a team-first attitude; the candidate should aspire to be an advocate and model representative of the bank.
Profile required:
- 6-8 years' experience at a bank or private debt fund focused on underwriting leveraged transactions.
- Strong understanding of investment banking / corporate finance.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, ability to prioritize and multi-task.
- Proactive.
- Ability to work in a dynamic, deadline-focused environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
- Must complete Series 7/79 and Series 63 certifications.
EDUCATION:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree from a top-tier University.
LANGUAGES:
Required:
- English.
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.
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.
HYBRID WORK ENVIRONMENT:
For most positions, 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.
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.