Responsibilities
Within the Structured Finance business at Societe Generale, we are seeking a Senior CLO Structuring professional who will be responsible for structuring/modeling/executing new issue CLO securitization transactions, as well as coordinating/supervising the CLO structuring team. Coordinate with managers, investors, lawyers, rating agencies, trustees and accountants to carry out execution process of the transaction, including documentation negotiation, cash-flow modeling, rating agency analytics, marketing and investor analysis.
In addition, the Senior CLO Structurer will be responsible for negotiating, structuring and executing bilateral financing transactions in various formats (credit agreement, repurchase transaction, total return swap) and secured by various types of assets (mostly leveraged loans, but also project finance loans or commercial real estate loans). These transactions will be structured in a way that facilitates their distribution (brining-in a few co-lenders) and/or a potential CLO exit (which implies notably in certain cases to obtain a rating on the financing transaction itself).
Day to day responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Efficiently uses internal and external tools to model securitization transactions backed by corporate loan exposures.
- Ensure the coordination/supervision of the CLO structuring team.
- Master’s the rating agency methodologies and coordinate/negotiate with them as needed.
- Performs (or delegate performance) collateral analytics and other analyses as needed.
- Review, negotiate and arrange deal documentation (warehouse / CLO / credit facility)
- Supervise the preparation of deal marketing materials (presentations, term sheets, etc) for clients.
- Supervise cashflow scenario analyses for investors (typically conducted by more junior resources)
- Liaise with internal control groups to secure transaction approvals.
- Follow the operational implementation and ensure smooth operations by liaising with relevant teams as needed (“results oriented” mindset)
- Maintain a continuous monitoring of the structure and be ready to answer auditors/inspectors/regulators questions.
Profile required
COMPETENCIES & TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Expertise in CLOs and leveraged loans (BSL and/or MML)
- Experience with documentation review and negotiation, preparation of marketing materials and cashflow modeling of CLO or other types of securitized products required (familiarity with VBA preferred)
- Experience with rating agencies methodologies
PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE
- 7+ years of structuring experience in CLO or other asset backed product securitization transactions at a major financial institution
EDUCATION
- Required: Master’s degree
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.
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D&I:
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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
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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.