Investment Banking Associate - Loan Capital Markets and Syndication - Project Finance

Seeking a strong candidate to fulfill the role of Associate in the Infrastructure Syndicate team based in New York.  The Associate will be responsible for origination and execution of syndicated loan financings in the Americas across all of the group’s activities and markets.

• Continuously follow market trends to identify active participants in the market, prevailing market terms and pricing, depth of market and other factors in lending and underwriting decisions
• Pitch and advise clients on the status of the market and the structures and syndication strategies needed for best execution in the syndicated loan capital markets
• Partner with SGs industry sector teams to develop market-based structures and creative capital raising solutions
• Develop relationships and maintain a dialogue with peers at other banks and non-bank institutions as a source of market intelligence during the origination process and market capacity during syndication
• Work alongside the industry sector teams to originate syndicated loan mandates and to execute transactions once mandated
• Develop junior members of the Syndicate team, and manage deal teams in the context or new deal origination and execution
• Provide market outreach and market intelligence to the industry sector teams in the context of financial advisory mandates
   

DIVISION DESCRIPTION:

Infrastructure Syndicate (“Syndicate”) is a single, integrated team responsible for the origination, pricing, structuring and distribution all syndicated loans originated by SG in the Americas sold to investors in the Americas.  Syndicate is responsible for (i) origination, structuring and execution of loan mandates, for our clients and prospective clients located both in the Americas and Europe, (ii) securing internal approvals to execute financings on either an underwritten or best-efforts basis and (iii) managing all phases of the distribution process.

Syndicate work most closely with the following coverage groups including: Energy Project Finance, Digital Infrastructure, Core Infrastructure and Metals, Mining & Industrials.

In addition to the various coverage teams, Syndicate works closely with the Loan Sales and Trading teams.   Externally, the Syndicate team interacts directly with both corporate and sponsor clients, as well as banks and institutional loan investors.

Must Have:

• Demonstrated ability to work under tight deadlines on active bookrunner/lead arranger mandates in the syndicated loan market
• Strong presentation skills, both orally and written
• Basic understanding of complex financial structures and legal documents
• Credit skills and ability to properly assess underwriting risks
• Existing relationships with key participants in the syndicated loans markets
• Strong networking skills both internally and external to the firm
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• 3+ years within financial services, specifically loan capital markets & syndicate, or in one of the target sectors (Energy Project Finance, Digital Infrastructure and/or Core Infrastructure)
• Knowledge of the loan capital markets, loan investor base and financing structures relevant to the target sectors  
• Series 79, 63 and SIE licenses required. If not already obtained, must be obtained within 5 months of hire. 

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

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:
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. The role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and includes a competitive benefits package including 401(k) plan with company match, medical/dental/vision, and other benefits for fertility, wellness, student loans and commuters.