SR. Capital Markets Financing Specialist

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Societe Generale Corporate Investment Bank is the third largest corporate and investment bank in the Euro zone.  It is an Investment Bank with three primary areas of focus; capital markets, derivates products and structured finance.  Societe General is present in over 33 countries across Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific.

This position is with the Specialized Financing Middle Office Team (SFM) that manages the Agency Team responsibilities in support of GLBA business lines.  The Agency Team develops relationships with clients, lenders and internal stakeholders (i.e. Distribution Credit Solutions (DCS), Credit Portfolio Management (CPM), Transaction Management & Life Cyle Management teams).  The role is highly visible and will grow with the Originate to Distribute model at Societe Generale.

RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Act as a point of contact for the Agency team on new deal closingsm,amendments and distribution
•    Prepare and complete the Agency Team Closing Checklist.
•    Management of deals throughout life of transaction (i.e. amendments, waivers, terminations)
•    Monitor all drawdown activity to ensure sufficient availability, review borrowing request notice, Borrowing Base report & related documents (i.e. Borrowing Base Certificate).
•    Monitor covenant escalations for all Agency deals.  
•    Collaborate with the Transaction Management and Life Cycle Management teams 
•    Manage client requests and ensure swift resolution.
•    Manage Agency deal sites on Debtdomain.
•    Assist with the build out of the Agency Team within the Specialized Financing Middle Office Team.
 

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Required/Must have:

•    Excel (Advanced)
•    Microsoft Office 
•    High level of accuracy

Desired/Plus:
•    Knowledge of Capital Markets including prior experience reviewing Credit Agreements, Fee Letters, Assignment Agreements
•    Understanding of the Loan IQ operating system
•    Experience using third party document repositories (i.e. Debtdomain, Syndtrak, Intralinks) including Agency functions within Debtdomain

COMPETENCIES

Required/Must have:

•    Strong analytical skills reviewing and interrupting legal documentation (i.e. Credit Agreements)
•    Good communication and writing skills
•    Orientation to details and deadlines
•    Must be able to work under pressure and manage time efficiently to meet daily deadlines
•    Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task with minimal follow-up 
•    Problem solving abilities
•    Professionalism in interacting with clients and management
•    Teamwork 
•    Willingness to cross-train on several varied functions

Desired/Plus:

•    Ability to promptly escalate Operational Risk issues
•    Flexibility - Adaptability

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE

Required/Must have:

•    Three to five years experience in financial operations

Desired/Plus:
•    Work experience in Operations or related field a plus

EDUCATION

Required/Must have:

•    Bachelor’s degree
 

Societe Generale is committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let our Recruiters know.

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. For more information about our Culture and Conduct initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-culture/)

DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING (“DIB”):
Our DIB Mission: Recruit, develop, retain and advance a talented workforce that is united in our efforts to leverage our talent and further develop an inclusive environment that will enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients. It seeks to foster an environment where employee differences are valued and where all employees feel engaged, supported, respected, and informed. For more information about our DIB initiatives, please visit this link: https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-diversity/

COMPENSATION:
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. The role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and includes a competitive benefits package including 401(k) plan with company match, medical/dental/vision, and other benefits for fertility, wellness, student loans and commuters.