Associate – Investment Banking

The successful candidate will primarily support the origination and execution activities across a broad range of investmernt banking transactions in the Asia Pacific market, with a focus on the energy and infrastructure sector.

You will work across the investment banking functions of mergers and acqusitions and equity capital markets.

Based in Hong Kong, you will need to work closely with other regional operation hubs include Singapore and other local teams as required. You will also work with other areas of the bank such as debt capital markets, acqusition financing, corporate coverage, financial sponsors coverage, financing and advisory and sustainable finance.

This is an Associate position within the Investment Banking team. You will report into the local manager and work closely with the junior pool on work assignment. You will be expected to demonstrate ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders including learning from seniors of sectors teams, participation in training program and knowledge sharing with peer staff

Primary responsibilities include:

• Contributing to the identification and origination of potential new business opportunities and assisting with development of  new contents and preparation of research and marketing materials;
• Providing day to day transaction support in all aspects of the deal process including preparation of marekting and due diligence materials;
• Building financial models, analysing financial scenarios and producing sensitivity analysis;
• Reviewing documentation, including information memorandum and finance documents;
• Managing other internal processes relating to advisory transactions e.g. updating databases, briefing notes, completing internal system-based processes;
• Respecting all relevant compliance practices and other internal requirements in relation to the execution of advisory transactions

This is an in-scope position under the MRC Scheme. As per the Guidelines on the Mandatory Reference Checking (MRC) Scheme issued by HKAB, which have been endorsed by the HKMA, Authorized Institutions that are hiring staff for Relevant Positions need to obtain specific references from past employers for whom you have worked during the preceding seven years.

• Minimal Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Fluency in English (both oral and written) is essential, proficiency in Mandarin (both oral and written) is preferred
• 3 years of relevant experience in energy and infrastructure within an investment bank is preferred.
• Strong executuon and modelling skills preferred

Operational Skills

• Strong Excel modelling and PowerPoint proficiency
• Ability to perform financial projections and valuation analysis
• Review of various documentation, including information memorandum and due diligence documents
• Keeps abreast of evolving industry trends and market updates in Energy and Infrastructure sectors in Asia Pacific region
• Analytical skills and ability to rationalise and communicate complex scenarios

Behavioral Skills

• Consistently demonstrate commitment to Societe Generale’s leadership principles and cultural values, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment that drives team success and organizational
• Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills 
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented
• Ability to cope with workload pressures with short deadlines 
• Strong focus on compliance and business ethics
• Client - Client focus: I put long term relationship with our clients at the center of my actions, whatever my position 
• Client - Understanding and Respect: I listen to clients and colleagues in order to understand and anticipate their needs 
• Team Spirit - Synergies: I make cooperation with colleagues in and outside my team a priority
• Innovation - Simplification: I make things & ideas simple 
• Responsibility - Performance: I strive for high performance
• Commitment - Sustainability: I strive to develop my skills and knowledge

HKMA Enhanced Competency Framework (ECF) certification is preferred

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. Please visit our APAC career website: https://www.societegenerale.asia/en/careers/building-your-career-with/ for more information. 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I):

Our 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 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

Check out our DE&I initiatives: https://www.societegenerale.asia/en/careers/diversity-equity-inclusion-dei/

Societe Generale is committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates.  If you require any reasonable accommodations of assistance during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let our HR staff know.

Department Description

The Financing and Advisory Group sits within the Global Banking & Advisory business line and covers 8 industry sectors. Our industry sector teams are international teams with offices in Europe, Asia Pacific and the Americas. We offer a full range of finance (in particular, project finance and asset finance) and advisory services with a strong focus on delivering the best banking products for each industry sector. We provide services to a diverse group of clients including local and international corporates, the public sector, developers and investors.

We are currently recruiting an Analyst to join our Financing and Advisory Group in Hong Kong. This is an exciting opportunity to get hands-on experience within a fast-paced, results focused, global organisation that values diversity and that has strong growth ambitions for the Asia Pacific business.