Investment Banking Associate - Software Banking - Corporate & Investment banking - New York, New York, United States
Apply NowCompany: Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking - SGCIB
Location: New York, NY 10025
Description:
Responsibilities
Technology Investment banking is a core business line of GLBA, and is responsible for the origination and execution of all investment banking transactions by Societe Generale Americas. The emphasis will be the broader software sector within Technology Investment Banking. This will include equity origination [IPO's Follow-Ons], M&A and Leveraged Finance debt origination. The group is fully integrated into the broader bank and will work closely with our product group and on a cross border basis with groups in Europe and Asia.
Technical Skills:
Competencies:
Experience Needed:
Educational Requirements:
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/)
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:
For more information about our D&I initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/societe-generale-about/diversity-and-inclusion/)
HYBRID WORK ENVIRONMENT:
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:
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.
Technology Investment banking is a core business line of GLBA, and is responsible for the origination and execution of all investment banking transactions by Societe Generale Americas. The emphasis will be the broader software sector within Technology Investment Banking. This will include equity origination [IPO's Follow-Ons], M&A and Leveraged Finance debt origination. The group is fully integrated into the broader bank and will work closely with our product group and on a cross border basis with groups in Europe and Asia.
- Work closely with ECM, DCM & M&A to organize our content and focus on the Software sector, including peers comps, trading activity and transaction comps
- Keep abreast of market developments, capital markets activity, M&A announcements and investor sentiment around software.
- Point person on the coverage team responsible for organizing and putting together client presentations, marketing materials and relevant pitches for new business
- Conduct and model a broad range of corporate financing alternatives and due diligence for client transactions
- Financial modeling and valuation analyses as well as software specific analysis such as relevant KPI analysis
- Develop and participate in client pitches to advise on investment banking transactions
- Work on/play a key role transaction execution
- Build strong relationships with colleagues in Europe and Asia, and among the U.S. banking teams
Technical Skills:
- Proficient in financial analysis such as DCF, DEV, LBO, comparable companies, etc
- Expertise in all necessary software programs (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
- Experience in working with MDS platforms, e.g. Bloomberg data, CapIQ, Factset
Competencies:
- Strong oral and written presentation skills
- Ability to work in a team structure as well as independently with initiative
- Capacity to understand complex financial structures, strategy, and competitive positioning
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced, pressure orientated environment and deliver under tight deadlines
- Solid understanding of software metrics, companies, and investors
Experience Needed:
- At least 3 years of prior relevant experience
Educational Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree or higher level from a competitive program with a preference for degrees in business, finance and/or accounting
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/)
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
For more information about our D&I initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/societe-generale-about/diversity-and-inclusion/)
HYBRID WORK ENVIRONMENT:
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:
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.