Based on a diversified universal banking model, the Société Générale operates in Italy through different companies belonging to its three main core businesses: Retail Banking in France, International retail banking, financial services and insurance and Corporate and investment banking, private banking, asset management and securities services.
As a key pillar of the Société Générale Group’s universal banking model, SG CIB supports the economy by playing a key intermediary role, offering broad market access to issuers and smart investment solutions to investors. The service we bring to our corporate and financial institutions clients revolves around three main activities - investment banking, financing and markets - and our global franchises of equity derivatives and natural resources. For our clients we stand out because we are a trusted advisor with a worldwide leading engineering expertise and a quality product suite. In 1967 the Société Générale founded the first location in Milan.
Mission:
Société Générale is making a significant investment in expanding its Equity Capital Markets team together with the recently closed integration of Bernstein’s sales and trading and research division. The Equity Capital Markets team is a core business of SG’s Investment Banking and broader capital markets capabilities and is responsible for the origination and execution of equity capital markets transactions, including equity linked transactions, for our corporate, financial institution and sponsor clients. The Italian ECM team is part of a fully integrated global ECM team and works closely with counterparts in EMEA, US and Asia.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing global team at a bank with a renowned IB and Equity franchise.
A high level of personal performance, interest and excellence are a fundamental requirement to succeed in this position.
Desired start date : as soon as possible
Tasks and responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for working with:
  • Managing Directors, Directors and Vice Presidents to originate and develop new ECM client relationships which will result in equity capital markets transactions
  • The broader ECM team, sales, trading and others to execute ECM transaction for clients
• Preparation of ECM knowledge specific client presentation with fine attention to content and detail as you will have an opportunity to participate at the highest level of capital markets transactions with premier global clients
• Detailed execution responsibilities for public and private equity capital markets transactions both domestically and abroad including client facing and management
• Supporting origination and execution of transactions including preparation of marketing materials and coordinating the work with Equity Syndicate Equity Linked, Industry and Investment banking teams
• Develop relationships with colleagues abroad and among the Italian coverage and business lines teams
• Manage juniors to keep detailed records of client interactions and tracking, execution timelines, and required client follow up
• Keep abreast of market developments and providing relevant market updates to the team, including following global equity capital markets, new issues, investor sentiment and equity fund flows

Studies & experience:

• MBA or Bachelor's program and degrees in engineering, business, finance and/or accounting
• Existing Associate with at least 3+ years of prior relevant ECM experience

Language skills:

• Proficiency in English and Italian

Technical, operational & Soft skills:

• Proficient in corporate financial analysis with ability to analyze balance sheets, income statement, and perform comparable analysis
• Expertise in all necessary software programs (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
• Experience in working with Bloomberg data, Factset, Eikon
• Strong presentation skills, both orally and in writing, confidence in abilities
• Capacity and desire to understand complex financial structures
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, pressure orientated environment and deliver under tight deadlines
• Solid interest and understanding of financial markets

Société Générale Italy is a multi-category bank offering every employee the possibility to have several careers in a professional career path. Internal mobility and training are two core areas we focus on, in a dynamic, prosperous and evolving context.

At Société Générale, 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.

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.