Responsibilities

The Advisory & Financing Group works closely with M&A, ECM, sector coverage bankers and a wide range of product groups. AFG acts as corporate finance advisory and strategic financing unit for the corporate client base. Our clients are CFOs, Treasurers, heads of Corp Dev of corporate clients from pre-IPO growth companies to the largest megacaps, across all sectors. We seek to build long term relationships with these clients through differentiated analytical advice and financing transaction leadership. more specifically, we:

• Underwrite and execute strategic corporate financings (eg. acquisitions, separations, recapitalizations, growth financing) for some of the most visible M&A deals on Wall Street
• Perform extensive corporate finance analysis (eg. valuation drivers, capital allocation & capital structure optimization, other bespoke analytical frameworks)

When working for AFG, you will get the opportunity to work closely with the following teams:

• Mergers & Acquisitions: advisory and execution across the full M&A product suite, in addition to valuation and strategic corporate advice with a cross-border focus
• Equity Capital Markets: analysis and execution of equity transactions from IPOs to buybacks, currently undergoing a sizeable investment are we grows its platform and IPO pipeline
• Credit Ratings Advisory: builds rating strategies, prepares initial ratings, communication strategy

Our corporate value chain has experienced significant growth over recent years with clients recognizing the quality of AFG analysis on engagements as one of the key drivers behind a growing number of top-tier level corporate relationships and mandates.

Advisory & Origination

• Work within an investment banking team to perform financial analysis and corporate finance advisory in support of senior team members
• Combine academic and “real world” corporate finance knowledge to form opinions and provide recommendations on strategic positioning/shareholder analysis / valuation drivers/capital allocation / capital structure/potential targets/financing solutions/ESG strategy
• Coordinate between different teams to structure multiproduct solutions and create cohesive recommendations, including: Industry Coverage, Advisory & Financing Group, Debt & Equity Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Credit Ratings Advisory, ESG, Syndicate, Equity Derivatives, IR/FX Derivatives, etc.
• Assist in the preparation of clear and concise bespoke presentation materials

Transaction Execution

• Play a key role in the development of internal underwriting memo/credit applications and valuation materials for strategic transactions (acquisition financings, spin/split-off financing, M&A advisory, equity issuance), including financial analysis and transaction memoranda
• Assist senior members in due diligence, including financial, business, industry, and legal
• Take part in client meetings and discussions
• Understand and take part in the legal documentation process
• Assist in defining the transaction risks, mitigants and investment highlights in underwriting or participating in a financing
• Liaise with credit and risk officers, legal and other transaction groups to underwrite the transaction

A questionnaire will be provided to you in order to check your VIE (Société Générale and Business France) eligibility. For an efficient analysis of your application, please make sure to truthfully answer all the questions.

Kindly note that it is also mandatory to provide us with a formal proof of your M2 diploma validation before the assignment start date. No VIE mission will start without this document.

*Grade sheets are not accepted as justification of the diploma.

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’s degree from a Business/Engineering School or University
• 0-1 years of relevant investment banking work experience (eg in leveraged finance, corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, private equity, private debt, industry coverage) and/or a demonstrated interest in the field

Language skills:

• Fluent in English

Operational, technical & soft skills:

• Demonstrated interest in economics, finance, business and “how things work”
• Logical mindset with demonstrated success in solving complex problems through analytical skills and creativity
• Knowledge of financial accounting concepts and corporate finance
• Interest in understanding corporate equity and credit “stories” and priorities of key stakeholders
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Financial modeling (DCF, LBO), including experience building three-statement models, detailed operating builds and capital structure scenarios, accretion / dilution, etc.
• Knowledge of capital raising, credit, due diligence, running internal deal / approval processes; understanding of deal documentation, including public exchange filings, proxies, merger agreements, fairness opinions, credit agreements and indentures
• Coding (eg. R, Python), statistics
• Resourceful and curious self-starter; able to generate opinions and assist in idea generation
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and collaborative attitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The VIE assignment in a nutshell

This VIE in New York 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 18 months.

In case 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.

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 the USA 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.

Diversity and Inclusion

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.