Responsibilities

Investment Banking has an integrated worldwide set-up offering a comprehensive range of advisory and capital raising services to accompany its clients thanks to strong sector and product knowledge, and proven capabilities in both local and cross-border executions. It is about accompanying clients on all of their investment banking needs from strategic advisory, mergers & acquisitions, ECM & DCM transactions..

Our SG DCM Financial Institutions Origination team in Frankfurt advises German and Austrian clients in their debt market funding and hybrid capital raising activities. In this highly competitive environment a close proximity to global capital markets and a deep understanding of our clients as well as the underlying industry dynamics are key.

As VIE in the local DCM team in Frankfurt you will work in a challenging and demanding working environment in the field of Investment Banking / Corporate Finance by supporting senior team members in the origination and execution of DCM transactions. You will have the possibility to work with experienced colleagues on interesting and diverse projects.

By taking over the position as VIE in our DCM team you will get deep insight in the field of Investment Banking, in particular DCM business, of a leading European bank. You will have the chance to gather practical insights into the functioning of capital markets, develop your knowledge about fixed income products & Client relationship management as well as your research skills and thus, to benefit from a steep learning curve.

As VIE you will provide support to the senior team members in all aspects of their activities, with a strong focus on the preparation of client pitches, daily updates as well as maintaining the databases of the team. You will closely cooperate with the other DCM support teams in London, Paris, Milan, Madrid and New York.

During your VIE mission you will be in charge of these responsibilities
• Prepare frequent client presentations, written market and pricing updates and client marketing documents under the supervision of senior originators
• Maintain and develop databases and tools to follow market activity
• Conduct analysis on market trends, investor demand, transactions, etc...
• Prepare internal analysis and presentations for the benefit of the full DCM Financial Institutions team
• Assist in the execution of DCM mandates
• Provide support on internal / administrative tasks (reporting, pipeline, budget, management presentations, monitoring of league tables, ...)

Due to the VIE eligibility criteria, a questionnaire will be provided. Please make sure to answer all the questions for an efficient analysis of your application.

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 School or University, ideally with a major in Management or Corporate Finance
• A previous experience (e.g. as trainee) in Debt Capital Markets, Securitization or Financial Engineering

Language skills:

• Fluent in English
• German skills would be appreciated

Technical, operational & soft skills:

• Good quantitative & financial skills
• Very good command of the MS Office package (especially Excel & Powerpoint)
• Experience with Bloomberg would be appreciated

The VIE assignment in a nutshell

This VIE in Frankfurt 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 12months.

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 France 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

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 other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.