Investment Banking Associate - Leveraged Finance

Job Reference ID:

23000N0S

Responsibilities

Base Salary Range: [$99,000 - $200,000]

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.

Department Description

Candidate will be a member of the Leveraged Finance group, which originates, structures, and executes syndicated loan transactions for non-investment grade middle-market companies across a variety of industries to support leveraged buyouts, acquisition financings, refinancing’s and restructurings.

Société Générale Corporate & Investment Bank (SGCIB) is a leading player with a presence in 33 countries across Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific. SGCIB tailors’ solutions for issuers and investors by capitalizing on its worldwide expertise in investment banking, global finance, and global markets. SGCIB is part of Société Générale, one of the largest financial services group in the world with 160,000 employees across 77 countries. Based on a diversified universal banking model, the Group combines financial solidity with a strategy of sustainable growth and aims to be the relationship bank of choice that is recognized for the quality and the commitment of its teams.

Main Accountabilities

Transaction Execution and Due Diligence

• Due Diligence: Assist with due diligence, including the accurate screening and analysis of all publicly available, data room, and third-party information, filings and reports.
• Execute under the supervision of an MD, Director or Vice President all aspects of a financing, including financial modeling (primarily for leveraged buyouts), due diligence process, credit analysis, credit approval process, drafting of financing proposals
• Credit Analysis. Assist in the production of credit papers and presentations.
• Provide support in execution of leveraged finance transactions for financial sponsors and corporate clients
• Syndication: Assist in the syndication process, including drafting of syndication materials for investors and ratings agencies and interacting with investors

Portfolio Monitoring

• Work with the senior bankers to manage the relationship and monitor performance of portfolio companies
• Assist in the monitoring of portfolio companies post-closing in cooperation with the middle-office department

Marketing

• Develop and maintain marketing materials promoting Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking and leveraged finance and support the development and delivery of pitches to financial sponsors and corporate clients on specific transaction pitching.
• Assist the senior bankers in creating marketing presentations to position the bank to identify and generate new revenue and cross-selling opportunities and secure new financing mandates.

Compliance/Closing Process:

• Ensure that all KYC, compliance procedures, checklists and funding grids are adhered to and completed.
• For transaction closings, ensure that administrative instructions are properly communicated, documented and disseminated and funds flows are accurately completed.

Training:

• Contribute to and promote a positive working environment; be an advocate of the bank and a positive role model.
• Assist with the training and development of Analysts in becoming competent and productive deal team members;

Qualifications

Profile required

Required:

• Demonstrated work ethic, positive attitude, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in teams
• Knowledge of corporate finance valuation and financial accounting concepts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 3+ years of relevant work experience (in leveraged finance, investment banking or related fields)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Series 7/79 and Series 63 certifications and formal credit training a plus
• Experience with three-statement financial modeling, including detailed operating builds and capital structure scenarios

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree

Business insight

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/)

D&I:

Our Diversity & Inclusion Mission: Recruit, develop, advance, and retain a diverse workforce that is united in our efforts to enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients.

Our Diversity & Inclusion Vision:

• Engage our community and marketplace, and position the organization to meet the needs of all its clients
• Engaged workforce that is demographically diverse in a way that reflects the communities in which we operate
• Inclusive culture and workplace that recognizes employees' unique needs and utilizes their diverse talents

For more information about our D&I initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/societe-generale-about/diversity-and-inclusion/)

HYBRID WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Societe Generale offers a hybrid work arrangement that offers employees the flexibility to work remotely, as well as on-site, in order to promote interaction and collaboration with colleagues while adhering to all SG standard protocols. Hybrid work arrangements vary based on business area. The applicable Business lines will determine and communicate the work arrangements that best meet their business needs.

Societe Generale is an equal opportunity employer, and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. We are committed to recognizing and promoting the talents and achievements of our employees and staff, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, and any other characteristic or status protected under applicable law.