FIG Rating Advisory Analyst

Societe Generale is one of Europe's leading financial services groups and a major player in the economy for over 160 years, we support 25 million clients every day with more than 126,000 staff in 65 countries

Our Group draws on our European roots to develop our business internationally. Our unique geographic positioning enables us to connect Europe and Africa with major global financial centres in Asia and the Americas.

The Group combines financial strength, proven expertise in innovation and a sustainable growth strategy with the objective of creating value for all our stakeholders. We seek to be a trusted partner in the projects of those building tomorrow's world today.

About the team:

Our Debt Capital Markets platform helps client raise funds in the international Bond markets through an advisory orientated approach.

This role sits within the Ratings Advisory team within DCM focusing on the coverage of Financial Institution clients with the aim of providing integrated solutions in terms of capital structure / rating advice / debt products and promoting the bank’s services in the capital markets.

The team also advises Financial Institution clients on Credit and Non-Credit Rating (ESG) topics neutral of product.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support to full range of Financial Services clients with rating advice in the context of pursuing a rating, rating defence and ongoing dialogue based on S&P, Moody’s and Fitch rating methodologies (as well as other agencies)
• Work with the front office Investment Banking Division to provide ratings expertise and advise of impact on specific deals
• Prepare financial models to assess ratings headroom and recommend strategic actions to achieve clients’ ratings ambitions
• Monitor developments within the ratings arena (rating actions, methodological developments), the wider financial industry (regulation, industry news) and macroeconomic developments that may impact our clients
• Embed the Banks Environmental, Social and Governance strategy in day-to-day business and through client relationships management to create future value/generate opportunities in the future

PROFILE REQUIRED

• Degree in a finance related discipline
• Strong financial analysis, modelling and risk assessment skills
• Experience working in a related field (Rating Agency, DCM, Corporate Finance)
• Experience working with / analysing Financial Institutions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to develop relationships both internally and externally (with clients)
• Additional European language skills are a benefit

Please note we will NOT be able to provide visa sponsorship for this role

WHY JOIN US

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.

BUSINESS INSIGHT

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.