Structured Finance Originator (Analyst - Energy Plus Group)

Structured Finance Originator (Analyst – Energy Plus Group)

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:

Within Societe Generale, the Energy Plus Group (EPG) is in charge of financing and advisory services for energy projects worldwide. Our franchise covers the following sectors : Power (thermal, nuclear and any related infrastructure), Oil & Gas (e.g, LNG, petrochemicals, refining, pipelines and storage), Renewables (including BESS) and any new energy transition technologies such as hydrogen and hydrogen derivatives and CC(U)S. Core clients are developers, large corporates as well as financial sponsors

Lending activity is governed by the following CORISQ and CRCs: LNG, Oil & Gas and Renewables

Our EMEA team comprises 40+ professionals based in London, Paris, Milan, Madrid and Dubai. The EMEA team functions as an integrated hub

Summary of Key Purposes of the Role:

The role of the position of Analyst within the Energy Plus Group is to assist in the origination, execution and distribution of project finance debt advisory and arranging roles in the energy sector

Responsibilities:

Transaction support to the relevant deal team leader on advisory and arranging mandates, to include:

·         Build and run financial models as necessary

·         Input and review of due diligence reports

·         Credit analysis and assistance with preparation of credit applications

·         Liaise with CPM and DCS in order to implement the OTD strategy of the bank portfolio management and distribution teams

·         Review and structuring of project documentation

·         Preparation of presentations

·         Manage admin requirements including internal pricing, client on-boarding, KYC, permanent supervision etc

Origination and marketing support including:

·         Preparation of marketing documentation and participation in presentations including through research in the bank documentation as necessary

·         Participate in the development and maintenance of client relationships

·         Liaise with CPM and DCS to prepare the distribution of the assets as necessary

·         Keep up with industry trends across the sectors covered by EPG

General support, as required, within the team, including contribution to effective teamwork within the global team and with other groups in the bank including BMI, PU&I and any other business lines including equity advisory to provide clients a seamless advisory and arranging mandates to SG clients

Skills and experience of a successful candidate

·         Relevant experience gained in a project finance environment, ideally within the energy sector

·         Excellent analytical and numerical skills. Scientific-based degree such as Engineering would be seen positively

·         Strong project finance modelling and valuation skills

·         Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills

·         Strong interest and good level of understanding of the energy industry

·         Ability to work accurately and efficiently under pressure

·         Fluency in a second language is an advantage, but not a requirement

Behaviour attributes of a successful candidate

·         Self-starting

·         Resilient

·         Team focussed

·         Committed

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.