Analyst - Power, Utilities & Infrastructure

SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Société Générale is seeking an Analyst for their Power, Utilities, and Infrastructure team in London. This role involves providing strategic financial advice, focusing on M&A, and engaging in projects related to renewables, energy infrastructure, and transport. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial modeling skills and relevant sector experience, with opportunities for professional development within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Investment Banking or related Financial Services environment.
• Pro-active and organized with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and maintenance of detailed financial models.
• Conduct industry and company research to support business development.
• Supervise and support junior analysts and interns.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelors degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering or related discipline

MSc or advanced qualifications

Job description

Responsibilities

Societe Generale is one of Europe's leading financial services groups and a major player in the economy for over 160 years, we support25 million clientsevery day with more than126,000 staffin65 countries

Our Group draws on our European roots to develop our business internationally. Our unique geographic positioning enables us to connect Europe and Africa with major global financial centres in Asia and the Americas.

The Group combinesfinancial strength, proven expertise in innovation and a sustainable growth strategywith the objective ofcreating value for all our stakeholders. We seek to be a trusted partner in the projects of those building tomorrow's world today.

About the Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Analyst to join our highly regarded Power, Utilities and Infrastructure (PUI) team that provides tailored strategic financial advice to clients across the power generation (primarily focused on renewables), utilities, environmental services and infrastructure, energy infrastructure, transport and energy transition (hydrogen, energy storage, EV charging) sectors.

The primary focus of the team is on M&A / Equity Advisory while also collaborating with other teams across the Bank on Financing and Equity Capital Markets opportunities.

The role offers the chance to be part of a dynamic, high-performing and well-respected team that is at the forefront of Europe’s energy and infrastructure transition.

You will have exposure to a wide variety of sub-sectors within PUI as well as products (M&A, Equity, Debt) working collaboratively with various teams that will provide excellent opportunities for career and personal development.

Key Purposes / Responsibilities of the Role:

We are looking for someone to be based in London with strong financial modelling skills, sector knowledge and a pro-active attitude who can guide / mentor junior analysts and interns while playing an integral role supporting the execution of M&A mandates, strategic advisory and capital markets transactions.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Preparation and maintenance of detailed financial models
• Contribution to valuation analysis and strategic assessments
• Conduct industry and company research to support business development and origination efforts
• Produce high-quality client materials including pitch-books, information memoranda and sector insights
• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple teams within Soc Gen including capital structure, ratings advisory, project finance and ECM
• Exercise sound judgement in prioritising tasks, escalating issues when necessary / seeking additional guidance when needed and meeting tight deadlines across multiple projects
• Supervising and support of junior analysts and interns, reviewing their work, providing feedback and assisting in their professional development

Profile required

PROFILE REQUIRED

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering or related discipline. Advanced qualifications (e.g MSc) are advantageous
• Experience in an Investment Banking, or related Financial Services environment with exposure to energy and / or infrastructure sectors
• Advanced financial modelling and valuation skills
• Strong analytical thinker with ability to synthesise complex information quickly and accurately
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – Fluent English is required with additional European languages being beneficial but not essential
• A pro-active and organised approach to work with ability to manage multiple priorities
• A collaborative and team-orientated mindset with willingness to take ownership and accountability

Familiarity with European regulatory frameworks, market structures and industry dynamics within the PUI sector is an advantage

Why join us

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

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.