Vice President/Director, Infrastructure and Telecom, Media & Technology, APAC

The core mission of the Infrastructure and Telecom, Media & Technology (“INF & TMT”) APAC team, based in Asia, is to structure and deliver tailor‑made financing solutions (i) to TMT clients including Investment Grade and Non‑Investment Grade corporates, financial sponsors, and infrastructure and alternative asset managers and (ii) a full suite of project finance and advisory services across key infrastructure sectors.

These sectors include digital infrastructure (data centres, fibre networks, telecom towers and other digital connectivity platforms), transport, power grids and regulated utilities, social infrastructure and PPPs, energy transition assets (such as smart metering and EV charging), and waste and water assets throughout the APAC region.

The INF & TMT Group’s group covers the APAC region.

To achieve this mission, the successful VP/Director will contribute directly to the business in APAC by:

• Actively originating & executing financing mandates (including project & acquisition finance) in the Digital Infrastructure sub-sector and broader INF & TMT sectors through the entire lifecycle of the mandate (including the determination and negotiation of financing terms & conditions, the management of the due diligence process, preparing & drafting credit applications, term sheet and preparation of offers and agreements, negotiating and executing loan documentation assisted by external and/or internal lawyers);
• Managing financing mandates and interacting with clients and advisors, review and negotiation of documentation, analysis of the profitability, identification and analysis of risks, coordination and support of other internal teams involved in the transaction and responsibility of the closing process;
• Take full responsibility for the execution of transactions she/he's responsible for, acting within the INF & TMT team and in close cooperation with other SG stakeholders (DCS, CPM, RISQ, IFD and other product lines);
• Control and monitor risks and maintains high standards in the transactions in which she/he's responsible for;
• Develop and maintain quality, long-term relationships with clients;
• Actively contribute to the team's budget either through the deals he/she's responsible for or transversalities for which he/she's in charge of;
• Actively contribute to the X-Sell activity, including via Capital Markets, Hedging and IBD X-sell;
• Maintaining a thorough knowledge of developments and current trends in the INF & TMT sectors;
• Maintaining a strong personal network of industry, client and peer contacts; and
• Playing an active role in the on-the-job training and development of the business line junior staff, including F&A junior pool.

• More than five years of relevant professional experience, with a significant portion spent working in the Asia‑Pacific region on Digital Infrastructure, Infrastructure, and TMT structured finance transactions.

• Strong expertise in debt structuring, ideally complemented by a working knowledge of credit rating methodologies.

• Solid experience in project finance transactions, with advisory experience considered a strong advantage.

• Ideally possesses an established network of clients and relevant industry contacts.

• Strong credit risk assessment capabilities, including financial modelling, detailed financial analysis, and a sound understanding of legal and financing documentation.

• Proactive, results‑driven, and client‑focused mindset, demonstrating high ethical standards including integrity, transparency, and strong risk awareness.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proven ability to lead transaction teams and effectively coach and develop junior staff.

Behavioral Skills

• Client - Sales and Marketing Strategy: I contribute to adapt our offer to our clients'/internal partners' needs

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

• Responsibility - Performance: I strive for high performance

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

• Client - Client  focus: I put long term relationship with our clients at the center of my actions, whatever my position

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

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.

Department Description

We are currently recruiting a VP/Director to join our Infrastructure and Telecom, Media & Technology (“INF & TMT”) APAC team. This is an exciting opportunity within a fast-paced, results focused, global organisation that values diversity. The successful candidate will lead origination and execution activities across a broad range of structured finance transactions in the APAC market and will have the opportunity to build close relationships with the teams onshore and within the organisation more broadly on a regional and global basis.