V.I.E. Structured Solutions & Leasing Analyst

The Structured Solutions & Leasing (SSL) business line provides clients with tailored asset-based financing, structured leasing solutions, and capital optimization products. The team works closely with corporate clients, financial institutions, and internal stakeholders to design and execute innovative financing solutions that support investment, working capital, and strategic growth.

Responsibilities :

1. Transaction Analysis & Structuring

• Perform financial modelling and credit analysis to assess transaction feasibility
• Contribute to the structuring of leasing, asset-based financing, and bespoke funding solutions
• Assist in preparing pricing scenarios, cash flow simulations, and risk/return analysis
  2. Client Support & Origination
• Support relationship managers in preparing commercial pitches and client presentations
• Conduct market and industry research to identify business opportunities
• Participate in internal discussions on deal strategy and client needs
  3. Execution Support
• Assist in drafting term sheets, memos, and transaction documentation
• Coordinate with legal, risk, compliance, and operations teams during the execution process
• Support due diligence processes and liaise with external advisors when needed
  4. Portfolio Monitoring
• Monitor existing transactions and client performance
• Prepare regular reporting (KPIs, risk metrics, exposure tracking)
• Contribute to portfolio reviews and early-warning analyses

A questionnaire will be provided to you in order to check your VIE (Société Générale and Business France) eligibility. For an efficient analysis of your application, please make sure to truthfully answer all the questions.  

Please note that it is mandatory to provide us a formal proof of your M2 diploma validation before the assignment start date. No VIE mission will start without this document. *Grade sheets are not accepted as justification of diploma.

PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to 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 degree from Business/Engineering School or University with a specialization in Finance

• A previous experience in a similar position would be appreciated

Language skills:

• Fluent in English (written & spoken).
• Additional languages (e.g., Italian) are a plus.
   

Technical, operational & Soft skills:

• Strong financial modelling and analytical abilities
• Solid understanding of corporate finance, structured finance, and/or leasing principles
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint; knowledge of VBA or Python is a plus
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Autonomous, rigorous, and proactive mindset
• International outlook and interest in cross-border finance
  
   

The VIE assignment in a nutshell
This VIE in Milano 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.

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 VIE, various opportunities could be offered to you, in France and abroad.

At Societe Generale, 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.