Job Description
Responsibilities
About the team:
Development & Structured Export Finance (DSE) is responsible for all financing and advisory solutions to importers and exporters in relation to exports, as well as investment towards sustainable development and energy transition. This includes advisory, structuring and financing for sovereigns, corporates, financial institutions, and development banks. Within its mission statement, DSE is responsible for Export Credit Agencies and Specialized Public Institutions. DSE performs its activity in conjunction with other GLBA business lines for non-recourse project and asset-based financing.
The DSE London mission statement is:
* Origination and execution of financing solutions mainly supported by UK Export Finance ("UKEF"), other risk mitigants such as private insurers ("PRI") and Development Financial Institutions (DFI") such as UKIB, in favour of overseas buyers/borrowers (lending) and UK-based exporters (Trade Finance);
* Execution of advisory and arranging mandates for Project Finance deals where ECAs are involved together with other business lines of GLBA under the scope of the Project Export Solution group ("PES");
* Leading the relationship of certain UK-based clients at Development & Structured Export Finance business line level. This includes the origination and execution of ECA/PRI covered financing in support of the clients' commercial contracts, in cooperation of others DSE teams
Summary of Key Purposes of the Role:
* Supporting senior team members to originate and execute financing mainly supported by UK Export Finance (UKEF) in favour of overseas borrowers and UK-based exporters, and UK based DFIs (UKIB)
* Supporting senior team members to execute advisory mandates and arranging Project Finance deals where Export Credit Agencies (ECAs) and private insurance (PRIs) are involved in the financing, together with other Investment Banking business lines;
* Assisting in maintaining and developing the relationship with UKEF and UK based DFIs (UKIB) when relevant for DSE;
* Assisting to developing relationship with DSE UK client portfolio (UK-based exporters /sponsors) in cooperation with the corresponding relationship bankers and business lines
* Assist the team with regular reporting and management information (monthly budget updates, monthly business reports, weekly pipeline updates, weekly marketing updates, etc.)
Responsibilities:
* Participate in the origination and execution of financings mainly supported by UK Export Finance (UKEF) and UK based DFIs when relevant in favour of overseas borrowers and UK-based exporters, in coordination with different departments of the bank, especially in the UK, this includes:
* Comprehensive understanding and use of the GLBA Financing Platform, notably for Loan Studio simulations; and preparation of KYC memos, Credit Applications, Indicative Offers, Firm Offers, Reputational Risk Memos, etc.
* Contribute to the annual budget assigned to DSE UK team;
* Assist in developing the relationship with DSE UK client portfolio (UK-based exporters /sponsors) in cooperation with the corresponding PCRUs;
* In close coordination with the Head of DSE UK and the senior members of the team, share the commercial coverage of UKEF and UKIB, participate to commercial meetings and assist in managing the global relationship with UKEF and UKIB;
* Follow UKEF and UKIB technical scheme evolution and commercial strategy and communicate it within DSE Business Line;
* Assist in providing DSE management with reports on activities, including call and progress reports;
* Assist in following the deals in Watch List, under default and in restructuring (including indemnification/claim process if relevant) for UKEF-covered financing, in close cooperation with the regional teams of DSE, Credit Portfolio Management, Global Business Service Unit and Risk/Compliance;
* Assist in following DSE deals booked in SG UK and other deals under DSE UK responsibility.
* Assist in handling all risks, operational or administrative matters in respect of UKEF (risks, limits, client complaints, etc.) and UKIB;
* Contribute to developing new funding solutions in accordance with DSE mission statement
Profile required
PROFILE REQUIRED
Technical:
* Understanding of the loan market, its dynamics and the related instruments, including credit and rates derivatives to propose relevant financing solutions
* Capacity to generate pitch material that is clear, structured, compelling, and comprehensive in addressing clients' needs
* Responsibility - capacity to understand and manage risks (conduct, reputational, financial, credit, legal, etc.) for DSE, GLBA, and SG Group, and act responsibly in line with SG Group Values, Code of Conduct, and other applicable rules & regulations
Behavioural:
* Client orientation - ability to build and maintain trusted client relationships
* Client orientation - commercial acumen and persistence in addressing clients' needs in a support capacity to more senior team members.
* Client orientation - support more senior team members to demonstrate proactive approach to develop business adapted to clients' and markets' needs
* Innovation - support more senior team members to develop new client base, advisory, and products in line with SG Group priorities and strategies
* Team spirit - experience of working with people with diverse, international backgrounds
* Commitment - ability to prioritise tasks and to manage competing deadlines
* Communication skills - including language skills (as relevant)
Why join us
WHY JOIN US
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.
Business insight
BUSINESS INSIGHT
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.