Vice President - Leveraged Finance - TMT

DIVISION DESCRIPTION: 
Candidate will be a member of the Leveraged Finance team within Investment Banking.  The mission of the Banker is to establish long-term relationships with private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, principally focused on the TMT space.  The Leveraged Finance  team is responsible for direct execution and structuring of (i) syndicated loan transactions to support leveraged buyouts, capital investment, acquisition financings, and refinancings, and (ii) other types of financings relevant to private equity sponsors, including margin loans and collateralized financing solutions.  The team is also responsible for cross selling banking and investment banking products to its clients.  

• Help originators develop and expand relationships with private equity sponsors as well as corporates including portfolio names (principally within the TMT sector).
• Develop and maintain marketing material promoting SG CIB’s capabilities to secure new financing mandates, in cooperation with other departments involved (including other business lines, syndications, HYB, etc.) and support the development and delivery of pitches to clients and prospects. 
• Assist in all aspects of the transaction execution, notably due diligence, credit analysis, modeling and financial structuring, credit approval process, drafting of financing offers, implementation of documentation
• Cross sell capital markets, investment banking (IPO and M&A) and core banking products to LBO clients
• Keep abreast of the market in order to maintain structuring skills in line with market developments.

Other

• Organize or contribute to any other task needed in the context of the development of the activities of the department.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Must Have:

• 6+ years experience in leveraged finance or investment banking
• Established private equity sponsor relationships
• Knowledge of corporate finance valuation and financial accounting concepts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in teams
• Demonstrated work ethic, positive attitude, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task
• Familiarity with credit documentation and the structuring of non-investment grade loan transactions
• Bachelors degree from a top tier College/University

Nice to Have:

• MBA

Role License Requirement:

• Series 7/79 and Series 63 certifications and formal credit training a plus
   

Societe Generale is committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let our Recruiters know.

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. For more information about our Culture and Conduct initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-culture/)

DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING (“DIB”):
Our DIB Mission: Recruit, develop, retain and advance a talented workforce that is united in our efforts to leverage our talent and further develop an inclusive environment that will enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients. It seeks to foster an environment where employee differences are valued and where all employees feel engaged, supported, respected, and informed. For more information about our DIB initiatives, please visit this link: https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-diversity/

COMPENSATION:
Base salary range does not include overtime pay, bonus and/or other benefits, where applicable. Actual base salary offer will vary based on skills and experience. The role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and includes a competitive benefits package including 401(k) plan with company match, medical/dental/vision, and other benefits for fertility, wellness, student loans and commuters.