Trainee - Power, Utilities & Infrastructure M&A London, England
Job description
Responsibilities
Description of the Business Line or Department
The Power, Utilities & Infrastructure team is part of the Investment Banking franchise of Société Générale and covers the sector on a global basis.
The sector’s coverage includes Conventional and Renewable Power Generation, Waste, Energy Infrastructure, and Transportation Infrastructure.
Summary of the key purposes of the role
- The position will be based in London within the Power, Utilities & Infrastructure M&A team
- This is an ideal opportunity for the Trainee to be involved in a rapidly changing industry landscape in Europe
- The position will allow the Trainee to receive a very well-rounded perspective of the development of Power, Utilities & Infrastructure sectors
- The Trainee will join an award-winning team in a friendly, inclusive and hard-working environment
- This is an excellent opportunity to join a diverse and successful team covering multiple Power, Utilities & Infrastructure subsectors and geographies, and to be involved in M&A execution as well as origination of new transactions
Summary of responsibilities
- Assisting with the origination and execution of M&A transactions across the Power, Utilities & Infrastructure sectors
- Involvement in industry and company research, quantitative analysis, company valuation analysis and financial modelling
- Assisting with the preparation of presentations for clients and potential investors
Profile required
Competencies
- University degree or equivalent in Finance or Finance-related discipline is advantageous
- Prior work experience such as an internship or similar in the financial sector – Investment Banking in particular – is advantageous
- A genuine interest in the Power, Utilities & Infrastructure sectors
- A good level of financial modelling and analytical skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
- A good level of written and spoken English essential; additional languages advantageous
- Good communication skills
- A high level of motivation and enthusiasm
- Good multitasking abilities
- Ability to work pro-actively and take initiative
- Good team player
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
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.
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.
