VP, Equity Capital Markets UK & CEE/CIS

VP, Equity Capital Markets UK & CEE/CIS

About Societe Generale

Société Générale is a leading global investment bank and financial services group. With over 119,000 employees serving around 26 million clients across more than 62 countries, we deliver excellence through three core business lines: French Retail Banking; International Retail Banking & Financial Services; and Global Banking & Investor Solutions (our investment banking and markets division). Our strong commitment to sustainable performance reflects in our strategic ambition to be a rock-solid, innovative partner for clients navigating today’s dynamic financial landscape.

Details of the Team

Global Banking and Advisory (GLBA) combines a recognized wholesale coverage with world-class product, financing and advisory expertise within one team, enabling us to best support our clients. GLBA platform is worldwide with expert teams across France and Europe, the CEEMEA region, the Americas and Asia, leveraging local client and regulatory insight within a global GLBA business framework to drive domestic, international and cross-border business, recognising the global nature of our clients.

Investment Banking Division (GLBA/IBD) offers a comprehensive range of investment banking services to accompany its clients thanks to strong sector and product knowledge, and proven capabilities in both local and cross-border executions. Investment banking activity is about accompanying our major clients on all of their investment banking needs from strategic advisory, mergers & acquisitions, equity and debt capital markets, acquisition financing and leverage buy-out. The team of more than 400 professionals has a worldwide set-up: France, UK, Germany, Spain, Italy, CEEMEA (Central Eastern Europe Middle East & Africa), Asia and the Americas.

Equity Capital Markets (IBD/ECM)

IBD/ECM is responsible for equity capital markets and accompany clients in their financing needs, as well as shareholders willing to sell securities. Main services provided are Initial Public Offering, right issues, equity-linked operations (convertible bond, exchangeable bond, non-dilutive…), as well as securities disposal through accelerated book building. IBD/ECM is also in charge of the execution of share buy-back program (Corporate Broking).

Summary of Key Purposes of the Role:

The Vice President will play a key role within the Equity Capital Markets platform, supporting the origination and execution of equity and equity-linked transactions across the UK, CEE, and CIS regions. The role sits at the intersection of corporate client coverage, product expertise, and capital markets execution, with significant exposure to senior stakeholders, both internally and externally.

The VP will be responsible for leading transaction execution, managing junior resources, and contributing to client dialogue alongside senior bankers, while ensuring best-in-class delivery across complex and high-profile transactions.

Key Responsibilities

Transaction Execution

   Lead day-to-day execution of ECM transactions, including IPOs, follow-ons, accelerated bookbuilds (ABBs), block trades, rights issues, and equity-linked financings (convertibles, exchangeables).

   Coordinate internal workstreams across syndicate, sales, trading, research, legal, and compliance to ensure seamless deal delivery.

   Manage due diligence processes, documentation (prospectuses, offering memoranda), and regulatory filings.

   Oversee financial analysis, valuation work, and investor positioning materials.

Origination & Client Engagement

   Support senior bankers in origination efforts across UK, CEE, and CIS clients, including corporates, financial sponsors, and sovereign-linked entities.

   Participate actively in client meetings, pitch preparation, and strategic capital structure discussions.

   Develop sector and regional insights to identify transaction opportunities and market windows.

   Maintain ongoing dialogue with key clients and investor relationships to support franchise development.

Market Intelligence & Product Expertise

   Provide up-to-date insights on equity capital markets conditions, investor sentiment, and valuation trends across covered regions.

   Advise clients on timing, structure, and execution strategy based on market dynamics.

   Work closely with syndicate to assess deal feasibility, pricing strategy, and allocation approach.

Team Leadership & Development

   Manage and mentor Analysts and Associates, ensuring high-quality output and effective execution discipline.

   Drive efficient workflow management across multiple concurrent transactions.

   Contribute to fostering a high-performance, collaborative team culture.

Risk Management & Governance

   Ensure full compliance with regulatory, legal, and internal risk frameworks across all transactions.

   Maintain rigorous attention to detail and accuracy in all client deliverables and deal processes.

·         Significant experience in Equity Capital Markets, Corporate Broking, or related capital markets roles.

·         Proven track record of executing ECM transactions, ideally across multiple product types (IPO, follow-on, block trades, equity-linked).

·         Strong understanding of UK and European capital markets; exposure to CEE and CIS markets is desirable but not a pre-requisite.

·         Excellent market knowledge, valuation, and analytical capabilities.

·         Demonstrated ability to manage complex processes under tight timelines.

·         Strong client communication and stakeholder management skills.

·         High level of commercial judgment and execution focus.

·         Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

·         Leadership capability with experience managing and developing junior team members.

·         Strong attention to detail with a commitment to excellence.

People join for the impact they can have on us. They stay for the impact we have on them. A flatter structure offers visibility and exposure beyond that of our competitors, so you know our names, and we know yours. It's personable, human, and inspires success through passion. By encouraging open mindedness and a willingness to share ideas, we have adapted to market changes and thrived through innovation. Bringing words like “hard work” and “dedication” together with “community” and “respect” has enabled us to work collaboratively and build our future together. We call this Team Spirit and it's what makes us different. It's what makes you different.

If you feel you have the required experience and qualifications, then please apply to the SG Resourcing Team, and we will manage your application. At Société Générale, we believe our people are our strength and are core to the success of our business. As such, we search for, recruit and appoint the best available person on the basis of aptitude and ability, regardless of sex, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, pregnancy, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or gender identity.