Trainee: Structured Finance Operations/Transversal Operations

Responsibilities: 

• Review of legal documentation for transaction execution.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders (such as front office, compliance, back office and finance to ensure transactions are closed on a timely basis.
• Assist back office with deal closing and de-closing (loan assignment or prepayment) including intermediate communication with Japanese external counterparties.
• Contribution towards various transaction management reporting tasks (ad hoc client requests, specific request for internal partners, scarce resource management).
• Managing different types of loan transactions( syndicated, bilateral, and agent)
• Portfolio will include transactions in real estate, aircraft financing, shipping, energy and export finance.

Profile Requirements:

• Strong operational skills
• Good command in reading, writing and internal business communication in Japanese and in English
• Analytical mindset, detail oriented and conscientious
• Ability to present and persuade
• Team player who is willing to learn new things
• Proactive attitude and open-minded to contribute ideas and changes 

Behavioral Skills

• Client - Understanding and Respect: I listen to clients and colleagues in order to understand and anticipate their needs
• Team Spirit - Open mindset: I listen and share my views and my expertise in an open mode
• Innovation - Simplification: I make things & ideas simple  
• Responsibility - Performance: I strive for high performance
• Commitment - Sustainability: I strive to develop my skills and knowledge
   

Our ambition

We have an ambition to be the relationship-focus bank, a reference on its markets, chosen for the quality and commitment of its teams. You will play a vital role in bringing the ambition to life, leveraging [on your skills and expertise / on your major at your school]  to drive success and make a meaningful impact.

Diversity and Inclusion 

We are determined to be a company where employees feel good as they are, reflecting the diversity of the clients we serve and the society in which we operate. In APAC, we have 5 dedicated networks covering different topics – Gender, LGBT+, Differently Abled, Cross-Generations and Culture.

Well-being 

We provide exceptional benefits to support your overall well-being, ranging from various flexible working arrangements, family friendly leaves and beyond.

Maximizing Potential 

We offer a top-tier, comprehensive training catalogue and talent development programs. Additionally, we offer diverse career growth opportunities, including internal mobility and international assignments, empowering you to advance and expand your career so long as you stay on the driver seat around your career

Société Générale is one of the leading European financial services groups. Founded in 1864, we have been playing a vital role in the economy for over 150 years. With more than 148,000 employees based in 76 countries worldwide, we accompany 32 million clients throughout the world on a daily basis. Based on a diversified universal banking model, the Group combines financial strength with a strategy of sustainable growth.

Our expertise in the Asia Pacific region ranges from Corporate & Investment Banking (Advisory, Financing and Global Markets) to Asset Management, Securities Services, Trade Finance and Cash Management Services. Leveraging on our formidable global footprint, we serve corporates, financial institutions and the public sector. With our regional headquarters in Hong Kong, we operate in 11 countries across Asia Pacific, employing over 6,600 employees. You can find us in Beijing, Seoul, Tokyo, Singapore, Mumbai, Sydney and other locations in the region.

Department Description
Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking is a part of Global Banking & Investor Solutions (GBIS). The Structured Finance Middle Office team works on the middle office activities for the structured finance transactions within the Global Banking & Advisory business (GLBA). Structured Finance covers various sectors including energy, metals and mining, infrastructure, shipping, real estate, aircraft and export financing. The Middle Office team in Asia covers the full APAC scope including Australia/New Zealand, Hong Kong/China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Singapore, India, and other South-East Asia locations.