Trainee - Development & Structured Export Finance
Responsibilities
Kick-start your career in international finance
Are you curious about global trade, infrastructure and sustainable development? Join Société Générale's Development & Structured Export Finance team and gain hands-on experience supporting complex financing transactions that help businesses, governments and institutions deliver projects around the world.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in banking, finance or international trade. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, develop technical and commercial skills, and gain exposure to clients, export credit agencies, development finance institutions and project finance transactions.
What you'll be doing
You'll support the team across a range of activities, including:
- Assisting with export finance and project finance transactions
- Conducting company, sector and market research
- Preparing client presentations, reports and transaction materials
- Supporting business development initiatives and client engagement
- Monitoring market developments and financing opportunities
- Contributing to internal reporting and portfolio administration
You'll receive training and guidance from experienced team members while developing a strong understanding of international finance and structured lending.
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What we're looking for
We're interested in candidates who are:
- Curious about finance, international trade, infrastructure or sustainable development
- Analytical, numerate and comfortable working with data
- Strong communicators with excellent written and verbal skills
- Organised and able to manage multiple priorities
- Collaborative and keen to work in an international environment
- Proactive, adaptable and eager to learn
A degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering or a related discipline would be advantageous, although we welcome applicants from a wide range of academic backgrounds who can demonstrate strong analytical capability and a genuine interest in the sector.
Why join us?
At Société Générale, you'll be part of a collaborative and international environment where learning and development are encouraged. You'll gain exposure to high-profile transactions, work alongside experienced professionals, and develop skills that will support a long-term career in banking and finance.
If you're looking for an opportunity to learn, contribute and grow in a dynamic team, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and start building your future in international finance.
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.