Workout Officer

The Day-to-Day responsibilities of a work out officer would be to assist and back up a senior work out officer in their responsibilities (described below), especially on the most intense or representative restructuring cases, with a view to acquire all required skills to progressively take responsibility for some exposures, under supervision of more senior staff and or team head.  Similarly to other work out officers, take responsibility for one or more transversal topic for the team

The responsibilities for the team are the following:

• Maximize recoveries and minimize losses on problem assets in accordance with bank policy. The workout activities cover both debtor risk and counterparty credit risk .
• Work with counsel to manage litigation risks with a goal of minimizing the reputational and financial impact to SG.
• Manage problem asset strategies, workout negotiations, and restructuring and exit strategies including regular evaluation of the intrinsic values of problem asset collateral, enterprise valuations and monitoring of secondary distressed debt markets.
• Work in partnership with First Line of Defense to provide advice on strategy and methods for achieving the optimum results on recovery and/or restructuring of exposures.
• Manage, in partnership with First Line of Defense, agented files to steer the creditor  group to an appropriate strategy to maximize recoveries and lead coalescence around a strategy.
• Coordinate with counsel (internal or external), financial advisors, technical advisors and  creditors to develop cohesive strategies  
• Ensure that appropriate diligence and sound judgment is exercised. Ensure that the appropriate processes, procedures and controls consistent with the SG US Credit Risk Policy, the SG US Default Management Policy/Procedure and all regulatory requirements are initiated to effectively manage the workout activities.
• Analyze and evaluate the need for provisions at least once a year. Propose and substantiate recovery analysis to feed SG systems that calculate provisions. Perform valuation analysis to assess recovery expectation in line with internal guidance. 
• Ensure LGDs, ratings and classifications are accurate and reflect the current risk profile on each relationship in accordance with regulatory and bank policies.
• Keep Head of Asset Restructuring & Recovery Management informed of all substantial developments.
• Effectively communicate externally with agents, participants, counsels and clients and internally with peers and senior management.
• Ensure that material information is communicated in a timely fashion and workout activities are coordinated internally.
• Perform as part of an integrated team by backing up and supporting fellow team members. 
• Participate, as requested, with the Head of ARM and other responsible groups within the divisions on the development of default management and credit policies and procedures, documentation and reporting standards, systems requirements and training programs.  Continuous review of processes for automation, machine learning, or other methods of streamlining.
• Respond to requests for information from ARM Group Head, senior management, head office, regulators, and internal and external auditors
• Elevate compliance-related issues as soon as identified  
• Maintain a working knowledge of industry developments and best practices through external research, contacts and industry group participation.
• Prepare closing memos with  “lessons learned” when workouts are completed.
• Act as a center of excellence and an advisory resource to SG  on all problem asset  issues, including the advisory work with Watch List names.
• Participate in SG Committees, as required by the ARM Group Head
• Work on special projects, as assigned
   
   

Independent from the Business Lines, the Risk Management (RISQ) Division's mission is to contribute to the development of the SG Group's activity by facilitating the objectives of the Business Lines while maintaining independent oversight through risk evaluation and monitoring. The RISQ Division in the US supports all the activities in the Americas Region (US, Canada and Latin America), which is almost exclusively corporate and investment banking (GBIS) oriented.

The Asset Restructuring & Recovery Management Group is SG’s “workout group”, managing all defaulted and sensitive exposures.  The team works in concert with SG’s client-facing teams to develop and execute optimum recovery strategies on all problem assets in the Americas.  The team is responsible for developing valuation analysis and determining all regulatory classifications for impaired assets.

Competencies:

• Credit skills 
• Experience with loan documentation 
• Deliver as a team player in a fast-paced and potentially hostile environment 
• Strong communication skills (written and oral)
• Ability to communicate messages effectively and succinctly to senior audiences
• Ability to learn fast and form a fact based judgment despite uncertainties
• Strong working knowledge of US regulatory guidelines and internal policies

A Plus:

• Experience managing distressed assets, including, but not limited to, the following risks: debtor, counterparty credit, and clearing Experience leading steering committees
• Experience working with debtors, lenders and other creditors in bankruptcy, restructuring, and foreclosure
• Familiarity and proficiency on FRB regulations including those related to criticized and classified assets; leveraged lending; and best practices in problem asset management.
• Knowledge of European Central Bank regulations for problem assets.
• Working knowledge of Internal Accounting Standard related to impaired assets.

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE
Required:

• Experience in risk management or credit analysis at origination or for portfolio management

EDUCATION 
Required:

• BA or BS 

Desired/Plus:

• CFA, MBA, or JD
• Formal Bank Credit Training Program

LANGUAGE
Required: English

Desired/Plus:

• French
• Spanish
• Portuguese
   

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/)

DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING (“DIB”):
Our DIB Mission: Recruit, develop, retain and advance a talented workforce that is united in our efforts to leverage our talent and further develop an inclusive environment that will enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients. It seeks to foster an environment where employee differences are valued and where all employees feel engaged, supported, respected, and informed. For more information about our DIB initiatives, please visit this link: https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-diversity/

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.