V.I.E. Loan Capital Markets & Syndicate Analyst

Loan Capital Markets & Syndicate (“Syndicate”) is a single, integrated team responsible for the origination, pricing, structuring, and distribution all syndicated loans and high yield bonds originated by SG in the Americas as well as European originated loans and high yield bonds sold to investors in the U.S. Syndicate is responsible for (i) origination, structuring and execution of loan and high yield financing mandate, for our clients and prospective clients located both in the Americas and Europe, (ii) securing internal approvals to execute financings on either an underwritten or best-efforts basis and (iii) managing all phases of the distribution process.

Syndicate works most closely with the following coverage groups:

·        Leverage Finance and Financial Sponsor Coverage for corporate acquisitions, LBOs, and leveraged recaps

·        Specialized finance teams including Energy Plus Group, Infrastructure, Digital Infrastructure, Battery Mining and Industries Groups

·        Corporate Coverage for general corporate funding and acquisition finance

In addition to the various coverage teams, Syndicate works closely with the Loan and High Yield Sales and Trading teams, as well as the Ratings Advisory team. Externally, the Syndicate team interacts directly with both corporate and sponsor clients, as well as banks and institutional loan and high yield bond investors.

·        Executing syndicated loan mandates for SG Americas’ client base including preparation of marketing materials such as Confidential Information Memorandums and Lender Presentations, and supporting interaction with potential investors

·        Assisting originators in pitching clients and advising them on current market terms (pricing, tenors, structure)

·        Drafting syndication memos and presenting deals to internal committees

·        Building up knowledge of investor base (including domestic and foreign banks; and institutional lenders such as CLOs, loan mutual funds, BDCs, hedge funds, insurance companies and pension funds)

·        Keeping track of all relevant debt issuance and helping maintain a library of benchmarks

Due to the VIE eligibility criteria a questionnaire will be provided. Please make sure to answer all the questions for an efficient analysis of your application.

PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply for a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.

To facilitate the examination of your application by our English-speaking managers, we thank you for applying in English.

Studies & experience:

·        Graduate with a Master’s degree from Business/Engineering School or University with a specialization in Business, Finance or Accounting

·        A previous experience in a finance related field at an investment bank, commercial bank, hedge fund or private equity firm would be appreciated

Language skills:

·        Fluent in English (B2-C1)

Technical, operational & Soft skills:

·        Proficient/Good command of MS Office

·        Good communication and presentation skills

The VIE assignment in a nutshell

This VIE in USA is to begin as soon as possible but you need to plan 3 months between your application date and the beginning of your VIE assignment. It will last 18 months.

In case a visa is necessary, please make sure your passport is valid up to 6 months after the end of the VIE contract to not delay your departure.

The VIE is a specific contract, under Business France’s eligibility criteria, opened to candidates under 28 and from the member states of the European Economic Space. For further information (including your financial indemnities), please see Mon VIE-VIA Business France.

As soon as you arrive, you will be integrated into our teams and will learn every day alongside our experts, who will support you in your tasks. Gradually, you will become more independent in your projects, making this experience a real career accelerator. You will also discover all the diversity of our businesses, in a sector that is constantly evolving and innovating.

At the end of your V.I.E. contract, various opportunities could be offered to you, in USA and abroad.

At Société Générale, we are convinced that people are drivers of change, and that the world of tomorrow will be shaped by all their initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious.

Whether you’re joining us for a period of months, years, or your entire career, together we can have a positive impact on the future. Creating, daring, innovating, and taking action are part of our DNA.

If you too want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful on a daily basis and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us!

Still hesitating?

You should know that our employees can dedicate several days per year to solidarity actions during their working hours, including sponsoring people struggling with their orientation or professional integration, participating in the financial education of young apprentices, and sharing their skills with charities. There are many ways to get involved.