Coverage Support Analyst/ Associate

Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking - SGCIB; Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Société Générale Brussels is seeking an entry-level Corporate Banking Analyst to support senior bankers in servicing Belgium's leading corporates and financial sponsors. You will gain exposure to financing transactions, client management and advisory topics within SG's international network.

You will develop 360° understanding of corporate banking, with responsibilities spanning live financing mandates, data-driven analysis and high-impact client communications.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics or Management.
• Past internships or relevant experiences will be considered for entry-level grade (analyst vs associate).
• Fluency in English and French is required; Dutch is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Assist senior bankers on financing mandates and strategic projects.
• Prepare client presentations, pitches and briefing materials for meetings.
• Support portfolio monitoring, profitability metrics and activity reporting.
• Contribute to client onboarding processes and CRM/data accuracy.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

PowerPoint

Excel

Communication skills

Team collaboration

EN/FR bilingual

Dutch helpful

Formation

Master's degree in Finance, Economics or Management

Outils

PowerPoint

Excel

Description du poste

Mission: Join Société Générale Brussels and work alongside senior bankers covering some of Belgium's most prominent corporates, entrepreneurial groups and financial sponsors. Acting as a strategic partner to the Coverage team, you will gain first-hand exposure to financing transactions, client relationship management and corporate advisory topics while leveraging the full power of Société Générale's international network. This is a unique opportunity to develop a 360° understanding of corporate banking and build the foundations of a high-impact career in finance.

Reference 26000HYK

Responsibilities

Mission

Join Société Générale Brussels and work alongside senior bankers covering some of Belgium's most prominent corporates, entrepreneurial groups and financial sponsors. Acting as a strategic partner to the Coverage team, you will gain first-hand exposure to financing transactions, client relationship management and corporate advisory topics while leveraging the full power of Société Générale's international network. This is a unique opportunity to develop a 360° understanding of corporate banking and build the foundations of a high-impact career in finance.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Partner with Coverage Bankers who manage relationships with CEOs, CFOs and Treasurers of leading Belgian corporate and international clients
• Participate in live financing mandates and strategic projects alongside product specialists and senior coverage professionals
• Monitor portfolio profitability, business performance indicators and commercial activity, helping to drive data-informed decision making
• Contribute to discussions around sustainable finance and support clients in their transition towards more resilient and sustainable business models
• Prepare high-impact client presentations, commercial pitches, strategic reviews and briefing materials for senior management meetings
• Develop sector expertise and provide strategic insights through financial analysis, market intelligence and client research
• Participate in client onboarding processes and periodic portfolio reviews
• Enhance the quality of client data and contribute to the continuous improvement of CRM and reporting tools
• Support transversal projects related to business development, sustainability, innovation and the bank's strategic priorities

Required

Profile required

Studies & experience

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics or Management
• Past experiences will be taken into account to assess the entry-level grade (analyst vs associate)

Language skills

• Fluency in English & French is required
• Dutch would be a strong asset

Technical, operational & Soft skills

• Strong analytical mindset, with the ability to quickly understand financial, strategic and business situations
• Excellent PowerPoint and Excel skills, with the ability to transform complex information into clear and impactful messages
• Demonstrated curiosity through academic achievements, extracurricular involvement, entrepreneurship, international exposure or personal initiatives
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of interacting with multiple stakeholders with professionalism and confidence
• Interest in corporate finance, capital markets, lending products and relationship management
• Ability to manage several priorities simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Intellectual curiosity and a genuine interest in understanding business models and industries
• Proactive mindset with a strong willingness to take ownership and make things happen
• Collaborative spirit and ability to build constructive relationships across teams
• Client-centric approach with a strong sense of service and responsiveness
• Integrity, rigor and a strong awareness of risk and compliance requirements

Why join us

Société Générale 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.

From day one, you will be working alongside experienced Coverage Bankers and product specialists gaining exposure to financing transactions, client discussions and some of Belgium's most prominent companies.

You will benefit from:

• A steep learning curve and significant responsibilities from an early stage
• Direct exposure to clients and a broad range of investment banking products
• A collaborative, international and entrepreneurial environment where your ideas matter
• Hybrid working arrangements and a culture that encourages continuous development
• Opportunities to build a strong internal network across business lines and geographies

This experience can pave the way towards future careers such as:

• Corporate Banker / Relationship Manager
• Corporate Finance or Debt Advisory Professional
• Credit Analyst or Structured Finance Specialist

Business insight

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.