Structured Finance Middle Officer (Associate /VP)– M/F/D

Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking (SG CIB) is the investment banking arm of Société Générale, one of the largest banking groups in the Eurozone and a leading player in the European capital markets. Combining innovation, quality of execution and local teams, SG CIB offers value-added integrated financial solutions for clients.

One of the major challenges faced by Corporate & Investment banks today is how to adapt to increasingly complex and competitive environments, where the financial products provided to clients must keep pace with market developments.

The Structured Finance Middle Office division plays a key role in the success of SG CIB’s activities.

Our teams work closely with major market players (international clients, banks, clearing houses, regulators ...). They ensure the quality and reliability of the operations that the bank executes on behalf of clients around the world, in compliance with international regulations and the highest ethical standards.

This offer is located in Madrid, where we have a dynamic organization, living a changing moment which requires unmatched talent to be part of our goals.

As a Vice President / Associate within the Structured Finance Middle Office team, you will be responsible for the operational management and execution of transactions originated by SG business lines across Spain, Portugal, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom.

Tasks and responsibilities:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and overseeing the closing process for Structured Finance transactions originated by SG business lines in Madrid, Lisbon, Frankfurt, Milan and London

• Coordinating the deal flow across the Middle Office team, ensuring efficient allocation of resources, prioritization of transactions and timely execution of all closing milestones

• Acting as a key point of contact between Front Office, Middle Office, Back Office and support functions throughout the transaction lifecycle

• Performing and supervising the setup, modelling and parametrization of transactions within the LoanIQ platform, ensuring accurate implementation of all contractual and operational features

• Conducting detailed pre-closing assessments of proposed transaction structures, validating their operational feasibility and ensuring alignment with SG standards, internal procedures and market practices

• Reviewing and validating:

  • The feasibility of transaction documentation prior to signing, in accordance with LMA standards

  • The operational implementation of financing structures within LoanIQ

  • The consistency of transaction terms with SG's internal policies and operating framework

  • Monitoring transactions after closing, including amendments, restructurings and other lifecycle events

  • Ensuring timely communication and escalation to Back Office teams in Paris, Warsaw and Bangalore regarding transaction features, operational specificities and processing requirements

  • Participating in regular coordination meetings with business lines and stakeholders across Spain, Portugal, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom

  • Leading and coordinating operational and strategic projects impacting Structured Finance activities, systems and processes

  • Maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, central teams in Paris and other relevant support functions to ensure seamless transaction execution

Studies & experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field

• 4–6 years of experience in Structured Finance Middle Office, Loan Administration or Transaction Management

Language skills:

• Spanish: C1

• English: C1

• Other European languages would be considered an asset

Technical, operational & Soft skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI

• Strong expertise in Structured Finance products, financing structures and syndicated loan transactions

• Proven expert knowledge of LoanIQ, including transaction setup, modelling, parametrization and lifecycle event management

• Solid understanding of LMA documentation standards and loan market practices

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions

• Strong project coordination and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines simultaneously

• High attention to detail

• Strong analytical capabilities

• A proactive approach to problem solving

• Ability to work effectively in a demanding international environment and collaborate with multicultural teams

Société Générale Spain is a multi-category bank offering every employee the possibility to have several careers in a professional career path. Internal mobility and training are two core areas we focus on, in a dynamic, prosperous and evolving context.

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer the whole range of benefits, attractive training and personal development programs, as well as opportunities for career development within the company.

At Societe Generale, we are convinced that people are drivers of change, and that the world of tomorrow will be shaped by all their initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious.

Whether you’re joining us for a period of months, years or your entire career, together we can have a positive impact on the future. Creating, daring, innovating and taking action are part of our DNA.

If you too want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful on a daily basis and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us!

Still hesitating?

You should know that our employees can dedicate several days per year to solidarity actions during their working hours, including sponsoring people struggling with their orientation or professional integration, participating in the financial education of young apprentices, and sharing their skills with charities. There are many ways to get involved.