TMT Finance VP - Corporate & Investment banking - London, United Kingdom

Job Description

About Societe Generale CIBSociété Générale CIB is a leading European investment bank. With nearly 117,000 employees in 66 countries, Société Générale CIB is present in the main financial markets with extensive European coverage and representative offices in Central and Eastern Europe,the Middle East and Africa, the Americas and Asia-Pacific. Details of the TeamTMT Finance is positioned in the Investment Banking Division and is responsible for structuring debt financings (i.e. leveraged buyouts, infrastructure financing and acquisition financing) for private equity, infrastructure sponsors and leveraged corporatesactive in the Telecom, Media and Technology sectors. The team won TMT Financing Bank of the Year in EMEA in 2023, reflecting the banks lead positions on the most significant TMT deals across the region. Key ResponsibilitiesAs a member of the team, you will be responsible for: • Marketing / Originationo Managing the preparation of financing pitches and marketing materials for private equity, infrastructure sponsors and corporates. Delivering pitches to clients and acting as a key point-person on transactions • Execution / Structuringo Leading the internal credit workstream (credit memo etc) and external execution materials workstream (info memos, management presentations etc) o Overseeing the creation of the financial model, on the basis of which the financing structure is defined (amount, facility type, tenor, margins, etc). This involves a solid understanding of LBO modelling, infrastructure project modelling, financial statementanalysis, and development of financial projections o Negotiation of legal documentation alongside the Directors o Collaboration with a range of internal departments of the bank, including capital markets (DCM, ECM, Loan Syndication), M&A, and derivatives teams o Interacting with external parties, such as private equity and infrastructure clients, advisors, lawyers, accountants, rating agencies and consultants • Portfolio managemento Assist the team with managing the portfolio of borrowers and clients o Work on restructuring/refinancing processes as the case may be • Othero Training of associates, analysts and interns, and reviewing of their work o Ensuring the team consistently meets excellent standards with respect to operational management, communications and governance Profile requiredExperience / Competencies Required• Prior work experience executing LBOs and or infrastructure financing transactions (focus on quality of deals rather than sector) • Strong interest in TMT sector • Experience in training and managing junior bankers • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with specific ability to communicate concepts and ideas concisely and defend validity • Very strong quantitative and analytical skills (including excel financial modelling, accounting and corporate finance knowledge) • Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines, and have the aptitude to synthesise large amount of information and to develop solutions • Adaptability, able to manage projects independently where required, and provide strong support to the Managing Director and Directors on transactions • Ability to comfortably interact with client in a professional and mature manner • Fluency in English, an additional language is a positive Why join usPeople 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. Its personable, human, and inspires successthrough 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 workcollaboratively and build our future together. We call this Team Spirit and its what makes us different. Its what makes you different. Business insightIf 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. We are an equal opportunities employer and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. Societe Generale is committed to recognizing and promoting all talents, regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any othercharacteristic that could be subject to discrimination. Reference: 24000A6NEntity: Societe Generale London BranchStarting date: 2024/07/05Publication date: 2024/04/05