Société Générale Hiring for Analyst CEEMEA Corporate Finance Job at London, England Full Time

Description of the Business Line or Department

IBD, the Investment Banking Division of SG CIB, offers a global advisory approach focused on strategic dialogue with clients. Building on long-term relationships based on trust, IBD offers clients the whole range of services offered by SG CIB and the Société Générale Group, with a particular focus on investment banking activities. SG CIB client reach is worldwide with solid local expertise thanks to our platforms in Europe (France, the UK, Germany, Italy, Iberia and the CEEMEA region), the Americas and Asia.

Corporate Finance has an integrated worldwide set-up offering a comprehensive range of advisory and capital raising services to accompany its clients thanks to strong sector and product knowledge, and proven capabilities in both local and cross-border executions. The corporate finance activity is about accompanying clients on their strategic investment banking needs from mergers & acquisitions, equity capital markets transactions (such as IPO, ABBs or capital increases) and structured equity solutions (such as equity-linked products).

CEEMEA Corporate Finance team covers a wide territory across Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, in addition to Nordics, Netherlands and the UK, in close coordination with SG country, product and sector teams.

Summary of the key purposes of the role

• This is an ideal opportunity for an Analyst to join an established Corporate Finance franchise within a leading European bank. The position will bring a well-rounded perspective of the development of financial advisory across the CEEMEA region. The potential candidate will be joining a highly successful team in a hardworking but friendly atmosphere
• The position will be involved in origination and execution of transactions across corporate finance solutions (especially M&A and ECM transactions), in coordination with Industry Groups and country teams
• The position will report to the Co-Heads of CEEMEA Corporate Finance
• The position will be based in London (potential alternative for Dubai or Paris)

Summary of responsibilities

• Participation in all stages of the execution of Corporate Finance transactions (M&A and ECM mandates) across the CEEMEA geographies
• Preparation of presentations for clients, investors and the broader investment community
• Performing financial modeling including valuation analyses , convertible bond impact, EPS Accretion/Dilution in M&A or ECM transactions, right issues modeling
• Working in close coordination with other country and products teams in an international deal-making environment
• Has strong communication skills; is able to articulate complex issues in written and oral communication
• Keeps up to date about M&A and equity related topics and activity across the CEEMEA geographies
• Efficient supervision of interns and owns responsibility of their work

Competencies

• Has a solid knowledge of Corporate Finance concepts and Corporate Finance related products (in particular M&A and Equity Capital Markets)
• Previous confirmed experience in execution of M&A and/or ECM transactions is a plus
• Has the necessary solid accounting knowledge
• Has standard to solid modeling skills (ex: 3 financial statements mechanism, basic bridge items, etc.)
• Has solid valuation knowledge using various methodologies including discounted cash flows, leveraged buyout, trading comparables and transaction comparables
• High degree of numeracy and well-developed analytical skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and good time management skills
• Is insightful, reasoned, curious and ambitious to become a top quality investment banker
• Result driven and able to perform well under pressure and against tight deadlines
• Is a good team player able to interact across a variety of cultures
• Excellent communication skills and positive mood is a must
• Strong command of English. Additional language(s) across CEEMEA geographies is a plus

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.