Debt Capital Markets, Japan - Associate/Vice President

Role Summary

We are seeking a high-performing Senior Associate / Junior Vice President to join our Debt Capital Markets (“DCM”) team in Japan. The successful candidate will play a key role across the origination and execution of offshore debt capital markets transactions, primarily in EUR & USD, for corporate, financial institution, and quasi-sovereign clients in Japan. The role combines strong execution responsibilities with increasing involvement in client coverage, idea generation and business development

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced DCM professional to join a growing team, take greater ownership of transactions and client relationships and develop toward a leading origination role.

The DCM team advises borrowers on raising and managing capital across the debt capital markets. Our client base includes corporates, financial institutions, public sector entities, and sovereigns globally.

The team originates a broad range of financing solutions across the capital structure, including senior and subordinated debt, covered bonds, green, sustainable, and sustainability-linked bonds. We also provide advisory services relating to ESG financing, balance sheet optimization, capital and liability management, and transaction management.

Adopting a solutions-driven approach, we work closely with partners across Ratings Advisory, Debt Solutions, and Derivative Solutions to deliver comprehensive and tailored financing solutions to our clients.

Your Key Contributions:

Origination & Client Coverage:

• Support the Head of DCM Japan in originating DCM opportunities, working closely with DCM teams across APAC and globally

• Develop financing ideas and strategic recommendations based on client objectives, capital structure, market conditions and investor demand

• Prepare and deliver client pitches, market updates, financing proposals and transaction recommendations

• Develop and maintain client relationships, progressively taking ownership of selected client coverage

• Identify new business opportunities across international bond markets, including USD, EUR,  AUD, and Formosa

 Transaction Execution:

• Lead the execution of bond transactions from mandate through closing.

• Advise clients on transaction structure, timing, tenor, size, pricing and investor positioning

• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders, including Syndicate Sales, Training, Lgeal Counsel, and Rating Agencies

• Manage documentation, due diligence, approvals, roadshows, bookbuilding and closing processes

• Exercise sound judgment while managing multiple workstreams and deadlines during live transactions

Markets & Product Expertise:

• Maintain a strong understanding of global credit markets, interest rates, currencies, and investor trends.

• Provide clients and senior bankers with clear, actionable insights on market conditions and issuance strategies.

• Develop expertise across key DCM products, including senior unsecured debt, subordinated and hybrid capital, regulatory capital, liability management, and sustainable finance.

• Monitor primary and secondary market activity, identifying relevant market precedents and relative value opportunities.

Team & Franchise Development:

• Mentor and support junior team members by reviewing presentations, analyses, and transaction materials.

• Contribute to APAC DCM strategy, client prioritization, and business development initiatives.

• Partner with Coverage, Syndicate, Markets, and other product teams to deliver integrated client solutions.

• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and execution excellence.

Profile Requirements:

• Typically 4-7 years of relevant experience in Debt Capital Markets, Investment Banking, Syndicate, or a related capital markets role, with flexibility based on experience.

• Strong track record of executing bond offering by Japanese issuers

• Good understanding of fixed income markets, credit analysis, and bond valuation/pricing.

• Strong financial analysis and presentation skills.

• Ability to independently manage key aspects of transaction execution.

• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with clients, senior management, and internal stakeholders.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent attention to detail, combined with the ability to understand broader commercial objectives.

• Native-level Japanese and fluency in English.

Behavioural competency required:

• Commercial mindset: Understands clients' strategic objectives and identifies financing solutions that meet their needs.

• Client focus: Builds credibility and trusted relationships with clients and communicates effectively with senior stakeholders.

• Ownership and initiative: Takes accountability for deliverables, proactively drives outcomes, and looks for ways to add value.

• Sound judgement: Applies market knowledge and analytical thinking to provide practical and well-reasoned recommendations.

• Leadership: Supports, coaches, and develops junior team members while maintaining high standards of quality.

• Business development orientation: Actively identifies opportunities to strengthen client relationships and contribute to business growth.

• Collaboration: Works effectively across teams and functions to deliver integrated solutions and achieve shared objectives.

• Adaptability: Performs effectively in a dynamic environment and manages multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

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.

We are seeking a professional who can join Global Banking & Advisory business Unit in Société Générale, a global financial institution that aims to support businesses, trades and transformations financially since its foundation in 1864. Societe Generale have been playing a vital role in the economy for over 160 years supports 25 million clients every day with 117,000 staff in 66 countries. Our Group draws on our European roots to develop our activities internationally. Our unique geographic positioning enables us to connect Europe and Africa with major global financial centers in Asia and the Americas. The Group combines financial strength, proven expertise in innovation and a sustainable growth strategy with the objective of creating value for all our stakeholders. We seek to be a trusted partner in the projects of those building tomorrow's world today.

About Global Banking & Advisory business (“GLBA”)

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