Investment Banking Analyst Program – Y2 - Debt Private Placements

DIVISION DESCRIPTION: 
Infrastructure Capital Markets is a group based in New York and London that is responsible for the origination and execution of debt private placements and project/structured bonds issued by SG’s global client base.

ORIGINATON:

• Draft detailed pitchbooks for client presentations and for internal marketing.  Maintain a record of pitches and keep updated standard pitchbooks for market developments. 
• Conduct analysis and research to identify potential issuer candidates. 
• Draft preliminary term sheets for prospective issuers.
• Perform credit analysis on potential private placement issuers.
• Develop indicative pricing for prospective issuers.
• Maintain and update internal management database on new issue private placements, relevant US and EURO public deals and project/structured bonds. 
• Produce weekly market report for internal and external distribution. 
• Keep updated on a daily basis development in the private market, project and infrastructure finance, relevant public markets, interest rates and credit in general. 
• Proactively support the marketing activities of corporate coverage bankers, debt capital markets, project finance and infrastructure bankers.  
• Organize and maintain internal directories.

EXECUTION:

• Coordinate arrangements and documentation for internal deal approvals.
• Prepare client engagement letters in conjunction with internal legal counsel.
• Create and maintain working group lists, timetable and responsibilities, due diligence question lists and information request lists.  
• Draft Private Placement Memoranda and roadshow presentations and coordinate the production thereof. 
• Organize roadshows. 
• Coordinate the appointment of external counsel.  
• Produce deal term sheets and read and provide comments to transaction legal documentation.
• Interface with payments department and attorneys while closing transactions.
• Maintenance of closed file documentation (obtaining required signatures, closing checklist, archiving). 
• Maintain ongoing dialogue with investors.
• Coordinate selling efforts with fixed income sales as necessary.
• Maintain database of investor contact information. 
• Other various responsibilities as directed. 

TECHNICAL SKILLS 
Required/Must have:

• Highly developed skills in credit and financial analysis, accounting, bond and derivative mathematics, 
• Advanced knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel and Word 

Desired/Plus:

• Knowledge of project finance principles.
• Public debt capital markets knowledge. 
• Familiarity with standard private market legal documentation.
• Bloomberg and Intralinks.

COMPETENCIES 

Required/Must have:

• Time management skills, ability to work flexibly and under pressure and attention to detail.  
• Proactive and confidence in dealing with senior management at issuers and investors. 
• Ability to integrate into a team and develop working relationships with SG staff in different cultures and geographies. 
• Exceptional business writing skills.  

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE

Required/Must have:

• Minimum one-year relevant professional experience. 

Desired/Plus:

• Previous banking experience. 

EDUCATION 

Required/Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree

Desired/Plus:

• MBA, CFA

Societe Generale is committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let our Recruiters know.

OUR CULTURE: 
At Societe Generale, we live by our 4 core values of commitment, responsibility, team spirit and innovation. We are engaged and demonstrate consideration for others. We act ethically and with courage. We focus our talent and energy on collective success. We experiment and propose new ideas. This way, we maximize our ability to serve client needs and anticipate market changes. Societe Generale is committed to strengthening bonds with colleagues, communities, and the world in which we live, because relationships are at the heart of how we operate. For more information about our Culture and Conduct initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-culture/)

D&I: 
Our Diversity & Inclusion Mission: Recruit, develop, advance, and retain a diverse workforce that is united in our efforts to enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients.
Our Diversity & Inclusion Vision:

• Engaged workforce that is demographically diverse in a way that reflects the communities in which we operate
• Inclusive culture and workplace that recognizes employees' unique needs and utilizes their diverse talents
• Engage our community and marketplace, and position the organization to meet the needs of all its clients

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HYBRID WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Societe Generale offers a hybrid work arrangement that offers employees the flexibility to work remotely, as well as on-site, in order to promote interaction and collaboration with colleagues while adhering to all SG standard protocols.  Hybrid work arrangements vary based on business area.  The applicable business lines will determine and communicate the work arrangements that best meet their business needs.

COMPENSATION:
Base salary range does not include overtime pay, bonus and/or other benefits, where applicable. Actual base salary offer will vary based on skills and experience. The role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and includes a competitive benefits package including 401(k) plan with company match, medical/dental/vision, and other benefits for fertility, wellness, student loans and commuters.