Trainee – 12 months’ contract – Advisory & Financing Group

Department Description

Within the Investment Banking Division of Société Générale, Advisory & Financing Group serves Corporates (mid to large caps), Sponsors (PEs, Infrastructure funds), Family offices, Financial Institutions, across sectors, geographies and rating spectrum.

We act as a trusted Corporate Finance Debt partner to support our clients’ sustainable and digital journey

As Underwriter, we structure responsible financing solutions and ensure certainty of funds for strategic projects, such as acquisitions, spin-offs, IPOs, restructuring, …

As Financial advisor, we offer capital structure & debt advisory across the rating spectrum, and access to the relevant pool of investors within the equity and debt capital markets

As Credit & ESG Rating Advisor, we offer unapparelled understanding of agencies and reach to their analysts to explain the credit story
With offices in Europe, Hong Kong, Singapore and New York, our group is a leader in strategic and acquisition finance and a global rating advisory franchise

This is a fixed term 12 month Trainee contract with Societe Generale. You will form part of the team on a full time basis. In order to apply for the Trainee position please ensure you have completed your qualification and will be available to work full time for the duration of the Trainee contract.

Missions

• Contribute to provide integrated debt structuring / capital structure / rating advisory / acquisition & strategic finance / market access solutions to key clients of the Bank, in close connection with coverage and corporate finance teams

• Contribute to originate and execute strategic & acquisition finance and/or rating advisory mandates on all aspects (marketing materials, credit process incl. ESG analysis, legal doc negotiation), in accordance with SG and AFG policies and guidelines

• Produce reliable modelling materials, client pitches and analysis documents supporting internal credit processes

• Be abreast of key market trends, including economic/regulatory developments, dynamics of different industries as well as new rating methodologies, incl. ESG related topics

• In line with the Group's ambition, integrate GLBA's ESG strategy in (i) origination strategy by focusing on advisory and/or origination of transactions related to energy transition and other ESG key topics (e.g. nature, circular economy, adaptation) in line with client's key ESG challenges and (ii) the day-to-day management of business and client relationship management.

Culture & Conduct:

• Demonstrate the adequate appropriation and continuous improvement on Culture & Conduct issues by (i) adhering to GLBA and compliance policies and procedures, and when interacting with external partners/vendors, customers, and colleagues and (ii) by identifying conduct risks and incidents and systematically processing their root causes, so as to prevent them in the future

• Ensure that deadlines are met (incl. for mandatory trainings, controls performance and IGAD or regulatory recommendations) and that mandatory tasks are of high quality

• Contribute to improving the data quality and ensure exhaustiveness, accuracy and prompt update of data produced or owned on your perimeter

• Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree in Finance, Business is a minimum

• Good skills in debt and rating advisory and in corporate finance

• Good skills in the structuring of event-driven financing (acquisition, spin-off, IPO,…)

• Good skills in credit risk assessment and rating agencies methodologies and sector views

• Good proficiency in financial modelling

• Demonstrate rigor, adaptability and openness

• Good soft skills

• Innovative, driven by positive digital mindset

• Able to communicate effecitly in English language

Behavioral Skills

• Client - Understanding and Respect: I listen to clients and colleagues in order to understand and anticipate their needs

• Team Spirit - Synergies: I make cooperation with colleagues in and outside my team a priority

• Innovation - Technology: I adopt new  technologies in the solutions and projects I work on

• Responsibility - Performance: I strive for high performance

• Responsibility - Risk awareness: I am constantly on the lookout for risks

• Commitment - Sustainability: I strive to develop my skills and knowledge

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. Please visit our APAC career website: https://www.societegenerale.asia/en/careers/building-your-career-with/ for more information.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I):

Our 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 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
• Check out our DE&I initiatives: https://www.societegenerale.asia/en/careers/diversity-equity-inclusion-dei/
  
  Societe Generale is committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates.  If you require any reasonable accommodations of assistance during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let our HR staff know.