16 Oct
Société Générale
London
Responsibilities
The Infrastructure Finance business line, with teams based in Paris, London, Madrid, Milan, Sydney and New York, is in charge of advising and financing large infrastructure projects in sectors including energy transition (district heating, district cooling, smart meters, EV charging, waste and water treatment), digital infrastructure (fiber network), transports (roads, railways, ports and airports), social infrastructure (schools, hospitals, stadiums, public buildings) and regulated assets (utility transmission and distribution networks).
The GLBA/INF mission statement is to develop a worldwide business franchise in the Infrastructure sector by providing clients with financing solutions as well as providing advisory services.
The V.I.E. responsibilities will be:
1. To contribute to effectively covering clients to address their borrowing needs in loan and bond markets
• Clients: Infrastructure developers, operators, owners and financial investors active in the EMEA Region
• Products: Bi-lateral facilities, syndicated loans, project bonds and related derivatives
• Sector: Infrastructure sub-sectors including: energy transition (district heating, district cooling, smart meters, EV charging, waste and water treatment), digital infrastructure (fiber network), transports (roads, railways, ports and airports), social infrastructure (schools, hospitals, stadiums, public buildings) and regulated assets (utility transmission and distribution networks).
2. To contribute to developing and maintaining a track record of winning mandates in addressing clients' borrowing needs
• Maintain a good knowledge of developments in the Infrastructure sector as well as current transactions
• Identifying potential opportunities in the market
3. To contribute to the effective and responsible execution of mandates
• Undertaking research on relevant projects
• Day to day transaction support to Director/VP in the Infrastructure team with responsibility for specific aspects of transactions
• Financial modelling and analysis for advisory mandates
• Interrogation of the financial model for lead arranger mandates including sensitivities and checking model integrity
• Support the preparation of credit applications
• Assist with transaction due diligence, documentation and presentations
• Assist with credit ratings
• Analysis of the profitability of transactions
• Permanent supervision files for regulatory and compliance purposes
4. To support the development of advisory and product offering in line with the Business Lines strategy and priorities
5. To support the development of the client base in line with GLBA's and SG Group's strategy and priorities
• Start to establish a network of contacts at key clients and prospective clients
• Coverage support as part of a team assigned for marketing and origination of new business
6. To represent the Business Line in internal dialogues with colleagues to provide best-in-class advisory and arranging services to the client base
• Support on-boarding process with KYC, Compliance and Environmental Teams
• Support credit approval process with Risk, Syndicate and Management
• Support other GBIS business lines in X-SELL activities (specifically derivatives, capital markets, ratings advisory and relationship bankers)
Due to the VIE eligibility criteria a questionnaire will be provided. Please make sure to answer all the questions for an efficient analysis of your application.
Please note that for the missions outside the European countries, a VISA is necessary. Please make sure your passport is valid up to 6 months after the end of the VIE contract to not delay your departure. Otherwise, we strongly advise you to launch asap the renewal of your passport.
Profile required
PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program,
candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.
To facilitate the examination of your application by our English-speaking managers, we thank you for applying in English.
Studies & experience:
• Graduate with a Master degree from Business/Engineering School or University with a specialization in Finance
• A previous experience in Banking / Finance would be appreciated
Language skills:
• Fluent in English (B2-C1)
Technical, operational & Soft skills:
• Proficient/Good command of MS Office
• Good communication and presentation skills
The VIE assignment in a nutshell
This VIE in London is to begin as soon as possible but you need to plan 3 months between your application date and the beginning of your VIE assignment.
It will last 12 months.
The VIE is a specific contract, under Business France's eligibility criteria, opened to candidates under 28 and from the member states of the European Economic Space. For further information (including your financial indemnities), please see Mon VIE-VIA Business France.
Why join us
As soon as you arrive, you will be integrated into our teams and will learn every day alongside our experts, who will support you in your tasks. Gradually, you will become more independent in your projects, making this experience a real career accelerator. You will also discover all the diversity of our businesses, in a sector that is constantly evolving and innovating.
At the end of your VIE, various opportunities could be offered to you,
in France and abroad.
Business insight
At Societe Generale, we are convinced that people are drivers of change, and that the world of tomorrow will be shaped by all their initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious.
Whether you're joining us for a period of months, years or your entire career, together we can have a positive impact on the future. Creating, daring, innovating and taking action are part of our DNA.
If you too want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful on a daily basis and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us!
Still hesitating?
You should know that our employees can dedicate several days per year to solidarity actions during their working hours, including sponsoring people struggling with their orientation or professional integration, participating in the financial education of young apprentices, and sharing their skills with charities. There are many ways to get involved.
▶️ V.I.E. Infrastructure Finance Analyst
🖊️ Société Générale
📍 London