Director - Leveraged Finance - TMT

Reference:

24000IM3

Responsibilities

DIVISION DESCRIPTION:

Candidate will be a member of the LBO team within Investment Banking. The mission of the Banker is to establish long-term relationships with private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, principally focused on the TMT space. The LBO group is responsible for direct execution and structuring of (i) syndicated loan transactions to support leveraged buyouts, capital investment, acquisition financings, and refinancings, and (ii) other types of financings relevant to private equity sponsors, including margin loans and collateralized financing solutions. The LBO group is also responsible for cross selling banking and investment banking products to its clients.

• Develop and expand relationships with private equity sponsors (principally within the TMT sector).
• Develop and maintain marketing material promoting SG CIB’s capabilities to secure new financing mandates, in cooperation with other departments involved (including other business lines, syndications, HYB, etc.) and support the development and delivery of pitches to clients and prospects.
• Assist in all aspects of the transaction execution, notably due diligence, credit analysis, modeling and financial structuring, credit approval process, drafting of financing offers, implementation of documentation.
• Cross sell capital markets, investment banking (IPO and M&A) and core banking products to LBO clients.
• Keep abreast of the market in order to maintain structuring skills in line with market developments.
• Organize or contribute to any other task needed in the context of the development of the activities of the department.

Profile Required

Must Have:

• 10+ years' experience in leveraged finance or investment banking
• Established private equity sponsor relationships
• Knowledge of corporate finance valuation and financial accounting concepts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in teams
• Demonstrated work ethic, positive attitude, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task
• Familiarity with credit documentation and the structuring of non-investment grade loan transactions
• Bachelor's degree from a top tier College/University

Nice to Have:

• MBA

Role License Requirement:

• Series 7/79 and Series 63 certifications and formal credit training a plus

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.

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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:

• 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
• Engage our community and marketplace, and position the organization to meet the needs of all its clients

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HYBRID WORK ENVIRONMENT:

For most positions, 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.

COMPENSATION & SALARY RANGE:

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.

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.