Vice President, Financing and Advisory (FNA) - Global Banking and Advisory - Societe Generale India

Job Summary:

The Financing and Advisory Group (FNA) at Societe Generale provides a full range of finance and advisory services for its clients through four key platforms: Energy+ group, Battery, Mining & Industries, TMT Finance, and Infrastructure Finance.

 The provision of financial advisory services and lending in the context of energy transition is a key development focus. There is also a strong focus on using both new and existing distribution channels. The team also works closely with other business lines on joint mandates to offer integrated services.

 The FNA business line in Asia-Pacific is responsible for the origination and execution of structured and project finance debt for clients and large projects across asset classes in Asia-Pacific including renewables, energy transition new technologies as well as Battery, Metals & Mining, TMT and Infrastructure sectors (energy transition related, general and digital). The clients include owners, developers and investors in these asset classes. Other key clients include financial, institutional and pension funds who invest into these sectors

Main Responsibilities:

The role will require to work in close coordination with the Director / FNA and be responsible for:

• Contributing directly to the business in South Asia region of the global FNA Group, consistent with its strategy;
• Being located in India, the role includes a particular focus upon projects in India especially those contributing to the wider energy transition theme across asset classes in line with the Bank's global strategy to combat climate change and decarbonisation. There will also be scope to look at South Asia clients and projects, and the candidate will work closely with the Singapore, Hongkong and Sydney based FNA Sector teams.
• Supporting the origination and execution of mandates to arrange tailor-made finance transactions for clients keeping both an origination as well as distribution mindset
• Introducing other internal departments to clients or transactions (i.e. cross-sales).
• Working closely with Coverage team in scoping new business opportunities across existing and potential clients
• Supporting thought leadership to understand emerging trends in these sectors and proactively designing new ideas and solutions internally and pitching to clients
• Supporting all new initiatives to grow the India franchise across these sectors
• Collaborate effectively with various business lines, Coverage, Risq as well as SMO teams for end to end deal closure
•  Maintaining and building relationships with target clients.
• Supporting the origination of advisory and lead arranging roles in project and structured financing across various sectors.
• Supporting the effective and responsible execution of advisory and arranging mandates in accordance with business line procedures, all relevant compliance practices and other internal requirements. 
• Provide local support to sector teams of the FNA Group in APAC with the execution tasks for transactions in South Asia, with particular care to ensure compliance with local South Asia country rules, regulations, procedures, KYC, compliance and anti-fraud detection & identification processes.
• Other main tasks will include the supporting negotiation of financing terms & conditions, the management of the due diligence process, supporting preparation of credit applications, term sheet drafting and preparation of offers and agreements, negotiating and executing loan documentation assisted by external and/or internal lawyers.
• Coordinating and working jointly with teams internally in the primary and/or secondary distribution of loans in accordance with the agreed strategy.   
• Monitoring and providing follow-up in the client relationship and providing business line input in respect of the monitoring of transactions and their documented terms and conditions throughout the life of transactions (including the annual review) by the middle office.
• Maintaining a thorough knowledge of developments and current trends in the South Asia energy sector.
• Maintaining a strong personal network of industry, client and peer contacts.

Academic Background (degree and major):

• Graduation / Post-graduation in a related field.

Relevant Working Experience in number of years:

• 8-10 years of relevant experience.

Skills & Competencies required:

•  High proficiency in cash flow modelling using Excel and Project Finance documentation.
•  Ability to perform financial projections and credit analysis.
• Analytical skills and ability to rationalise and communicate complex scenarios.
• Ability to cope with workload pressures with short deadlines.
• Strong focus on compliance and business ethics aligned with SG code of conduct.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing deadlines, and deliver on team’s priorities.
• Understanding of the loan, export credit agency and bond markets, their dynamics and the related instruments, including credit and rates derivatives to propose relevant financing solutions.
• Solid base of industry knowledge, energy transition themes, drivers in certain sectors, views on where inefficiencies may be present. 
• Capacity to generate pitch material that is clear, structured, compelling, and comprehensive in addressing clients' needs.
• Capacity to understand and manage risks (credit, conduct, reputational, financial, etc.) for the business line and the organisation and act responsibly in line with SG Group Values, Code of Conduct, and other applicable rules & regulations.
• Experience in structured finance and advisory with a risk management mindset and strong risk assessment ability.
• Commercial acumen and persistence in addressing clients' needs.
• Experience of working (including remotely) with people with diverse, international backgrounds.

Language Skills:

·     English. Understanding of local language is preferred though not mandatory.

Functional Relationships:

• INTERNAL: staff from business divisions and support functions locally, regionally and globally          
• EXTERNAL: clients, prospects and external advisors (e.g. legal counsel, insurance, accounting & tax, market, technical and financial model) plus ECA’s & multi-laterals where relevant.

Company Description:

Societe Generale is one of the leading financial services groups in Europe. Based on a diversified universal banking model, the Group combines financial strength with a strategy of sustainable growth, putting its resources to work to finance the economy and its clients’ plans. With a solid position in Europe and a presence in countries with strong potential, the Group’s 145,700 employees in 66 countries support 31 million individual clients, large corporates and institutional investors worldwide by offering a wide range of advisory services and tailored financial solutions.
 
Societe Generale was established in India in the year 1978. In 1985, Societe Generale Bank commenced operations as a Scheduled Commercial Bank in Mumbai. Since then it has a proud legacy of servicing corporates and clients. New branches were added in Delhi (1993).  Societe Generale not only offers an extensive product portfolio to different market segments, but customizes solutions in investment banking, global finance and global markets.

Societe Generale is an equal opportunities employer and believes that a diverse and inclusive workforce should be encouraged and recognized.