Fund Finance Trainee

Kick-start Your Career in Finance

Are you looking to gain hands-on experience within a leading international financial institution?

We're seeking a motivated and analytical Trainee to join our Fund Finance team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals and gain exposure to complex financing transactions, financial markets and institutional clients across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

You will be part of a dynamic team that structures and delivers financing solutions for investment funds, pension funds, asset managers and insurance companies. From business development and transaction execution to ongoing portfolio monitoring, you'll gain valuable insight into how sophisticated financing solutions are developed and managed.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Trainee, you'll support the team across a variety of activities, including:

• Conducting market and industry research to support business development opportunities.
• Assisting with the preparation of client presentations, marketing materials and proposal responses.
• Supporting the structuring and execution of financing transactions.
• Analysing portfolio and transaction performance data.
• Assisting with the preparation of internal approval and credit documentation.
• Supporting transaction monitoring and periodic reviews.
• Collaborating with colleagues across Sales, Legal, Risk and Operations functions.
• Contributing ideas to improve processes, reporting and operational efficiency.

What We're Looking For

We're interested in candidates who are curious, enthusiastic and eager to learn.

You'll ideally have:

• Strong academic performance in Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Science or a related discipline.
• An interest in financial markets and investment banking.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience using financial information platforms such as Bloomberg highly advantageous
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• French language skills advantageous but not essential.

What You'll Gain

This traineeship offers a unique opportunity to:

• Gain practical experience within a leading global banking and financial services organisation.
• Learn from experienced professionals in a specialised financing business.
• Develop your technical, analytical and commercial skills.
• Build exposure to complex financing transactions and institutional clients.
• Work in an international environment with colleagues across London and Paris.
• Develop a strong foundation for a future career in banking, finance or capital markets.

Why Join Us?

You'll join a collaborative and supportive team where learning is encouraged, new ideas are valued, and you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine contribution from day one. Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of financial markets or explore a long-term career in finance, this traineeship will provide valuable experience and professional development.

Ready to launch your career in finance? We'd love to hear from you.

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.