Internship- Project Finance Portfolio Management
Responsibilities
The Financing and Transaction Banking division (GBSU/FTB) is a global organization covering the management of structured finance transactions. Within FTB, the Structured Finance Middle Office team (SMO) manages transactions/portfolios pre to post-closing for Project Finance, Leveraged Finance, Media & Telecom Finance, Commercial Real Estate, Metals & Mining Finance, Aircraft Finance and Export Finance. The group supports the business lines in all aspects of portfolio and transaction management, including operational responsibilities, agency management, credit risk monitoring and client relationship support.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist the team responsible for Portfolio Management functions supporting the Project Finance Business Lines (Energy, Infrastructure, Metals & Mining).
• Assist in preparation of annual credit reviews (including financial analysis and rating proposal).
• Process technical consents for transactions, including obtaining all required internal credit approvals.
• Handle various aspects of credit monitoring and reporting
• Assist in preparing quarterly watch-list and provision reviews and presenting the same in local and global meetings
• Record covenants in the internal tracking system and resolve past dues
• Work in close collaboration with other internal departments such as the Front Office, Back Office and Risk teams.
• Assist in internal and external audits and regulatory examinations
• Assist in preparation of monthly and quarterly reports (data quality and credit monitoring), as well as respond to global management inquiries on the portfolio
Profile required
Global Business Service Unit (GBSU) US delivers day-to-day services to Global Banking & Investor Solutions (GBIS) and its clients. GBSU consists of entities composed of IT & non-IT teams working side-by-side under the same leadership. GBSU supports the goal of rolling out a services platform model, spreading the technology and data culture, shortening decision-making processes, and adopting an industrial approach to ensure secure, stable, and compliant operations, as well as continuously improving front to back processing environments. GBSU maintains production services for applications, systems, and infrastructure, facilitates entry into new markets, ensures compliance with regulatory needs, as well as business growth & development.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Must Have:
1. Graduate with a Bachelors degree from Business/Engineering School or University with a specialization in Finance
2. GPA greater than 3.65 preferred
3. Good communication and presentation skills
4. Proficient/Good command of MS Office
5. Fluent in English
6. Ability to work in a dynamic, deadline-focused environment
7. Team player
Nice to Have:
1. A previous experience in Structured Finance or Banking would be appreciated
2. Some exposure to credit agreements would be useful
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.