Investment Banking Analyst - Year 3

Job description

Environment

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, refinancings and restructurings.
Societe Generale 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 Societe Generale, 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.

Mission

Transaction Execution
• Provide support in execution of leveraged finance transactions for financial sponsors and corporate clients
• Execute under the supervision of a Vice President / Associate all aspects of a financing, including financial modeling (primarily for leveraged buyouts), due diligence process, credit analysis, credit approval process, drafting of financing proposals
• Assist in the syndication process, including drafting of syndication materials for investors and ratings agencies and interacting with investors

Portfolio Monitoring
• Assist in the monitoring of portfolio companies post-closing in cooperation with the middle-office department

Marketing
• Develop and maintain marketing materials promoting Societe Generale Corporate & Investment Banking and leveraged finance and support the development and delivery of pitches to financial sponsors and corporate clients on specific transactions

Desired profile

Profile

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:
• 6 months to 1 year of relevant work experience (in leveraged finance, investment banking or related fields)
• Experience with three-statement financial modeling, including detailed operating builds and capital structure scenarios
• Knowledge of corporate finance valuation and financial accounting concepts
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated work ethic, positive attitude, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Series 7/79 and Series 63 certifications and formal credit training a plus

EDUCATION
Required:
• Bachelors degree from a top tier University

LANGUAGES
Required:
• English
Desired:
• French, Spanish, and/or Portuguese