Director - Structured Finance

Structured Solutions & Leasing (SSL) develops, originates, and executes (alone or together with other business lines) structured banking products for clients or for SG itself. The nature of the transactions executed by SSL are varied but typically address a specific requirement of the client or SG (being fiscal, regulatory or accounting requirement) as follows:

• Asset backed financing including the following:
  
  • Non-tax and tax-based leasing
  • Asset-based financing (including equipment, real estate, financial assets, secured loans, warehouses)
  • Hybrid capital (preferred shares)
  • Tax equity in renewable project finance
  • Inventory finance
• Sector focus on transportation (including “over-the-road” vehicles, fleets of trucks, buses, railcars, containers, etc.).
• Provide structured financing at an attractive cost relative to traditional financing avenues.
• Develop innovative bespoke structured products to match specific client needs.
• Optimize lending risk adjusted returns and regulatory/capital efficiency.
• Implement efficient tools to manage cash positions including in emerging markets.

1. Act as senior member of the team and perform product pitches to corporate and financial sponsor clients. Previous experience in origination including production of client pitch materials, conducting client pitches, internal marketing, and other origination activities are important to the role.
2. Lead origination and execution of structured finance transactions including balancing risk requirements while meeting client needs.
3. Have strong understanding of accounting principals and experience with legal review and documentation.
4. Ensure compliance with the SSL governance process including in relation to transaction execution.
5. Represent SSL in internal dialogues to promote the SSL franchise.
   • Development of product solutions for clients and, where appropriate SG’s own position, consistent with the SSL perimeter.
   • Origination of transactions for the SSL perimeter in coordination with other SG business lines as appropriate.
   • To undertake or assist in the execution of SSL transactions consistent with the SSL perimeter. 
   • To enhance the SSL franchise in line with GLBA’s and SG Group’s strategy and priorities.
   • Supervise ongoing portfolio / transaction maintenance (e.g., amendments, takeouts, etc…).

Technical:

• Ability to originate, lead, and assist in the execution of structured finance transactions including legal documentation, risk, and financial modelling aspects. Applicant must have a history of executing structured transactions.
• Understanding of concepts underlying structured finance transactions including in a cross-border context.  This may relate to specific areas such as tax-based, asset-backed financing, land transportation financing, or more general areas of structured finance.
• Understanding of origination concepts in relation structured finance transactions across a range of client sectors and for SG’s own position where appropriate.    
• Hold firm understanding of the risk concepts (conduct, reputational, financial, etc.) underlying the governance process for the SG Group.
• Strong accounting knowledge for both US GAAP and IFRS.

Behavioral:

• Client orientation - demonstrate appropriate standard of behavior for dealing with clients.  
• Innovation – understanding of the basic concepts for development of new solutions and products in line with the SSL perimeter and strategy.
• Team spirit – experience of working with people with diverse, international backgrounds and leading teams, where appropriate.
• Commitment – ability to manage self in prioritizing tasks and managing competing deadlines.
• Communication skills – ability to communicate internally within SG and to external advisers as appropriate.
• Responsibility – demonstrate the appropriate standard of conduct in relation to governance and compliance issues in line with the SSL governance, the SG Group Values, Code of Conduct, and other applicable rules & regulations. 

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:
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.  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.