Trainee – Mergers & Acquisitions (Financial Institutions Group) - 11-month fixed-term
Responsibilities
Join an Award-Winning Team in a Dynamic Industry
Are you a recent graduate with a passion for finance and a keen interest in the banking and financial services sector? Do you have strong financial modelling skills and some practical experience in corporate finance, accountancy, or financial services? If so, Société Générale’s FIG M&A team offers an exceptional opportunity to launch your career in a fast-evolving industry landscape.
About the Role:
As a Trainee in our Financial Institutions Group M&A team, you will gain hands-on experience working on mergers and acquisitions across multiple financial subsectors and geographies. You will be involved in all aspects of deal origination and execution, including industry and company research, quantitative analysis, valuation, financial modelling, and preparing client presentations. This role offers a unique chance to develop a well-rounded perspective of global financial services within a supportive, high-performing team.
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What We Are Looking For:
University graduate with internship or work experience in corporate finance, accountancy, or financial services
Genuine interest in banks, insurance, exchanges, and other financial industry subsectors
Excellent financial modelling and analytical skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Strong communication skills; articulate, corporate, and well-presented
Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks with a sense of urgency
Entrepreneurial mindset and a proactive team player
DACH and CEE language skills are highly advantageous
Why Join Us?
Work in a friendly yet hard-working environment within an award-winning team
Exposure to a broad range of financial subsectors and international markets
Opportunity to contribute to high-profile M&A transactions and client engagements
Develop your career with a firm recognized for its business successes and strong market position
Commitment to Conduct and Integrity:
We expect all employees to comply with Société Générale’s internal policies and regulatory obligations, acting with integrity, diligence, and professionalism in line with FCA and PRA Conduct Rules.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and become part of a team shaping the future of financial services!
Why join us
People join for the impact they can have on us. They stay for the impact we have on them. A flatter structure offers visibility and exposure beyond that of our competitors, so you know our names, and we know yours. It's personable, human, and inspires success through passion. By encouraging open mindedness and a willingness to share ideas, we have adapted to market changes and thrived through innovation. Bringing words like “hard work” and “dedication” together with “community” and “respect” has enabled us to work collaboratively and build our future together. We call this Team Spirit and it's what makes us different. It's what makes you different.
Business insight
If you feel you have the required experience and qualifications, then please apply to the SG Resourcing Team, and we will manage your application. At Société Générale, we believe our people are our strength and are core to the success of our business. As such, we search for, recruit and appoint the best available person on the basis of aptitude and ability, regardless of sex, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, pregnancy, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or gender identity.