Infrastructure Finance VP

Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking - SGCIB; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in infrastructure finance seeks a VP to lead deal executions and build client relationships across the EMEA region. The role involves managing transactions, understanding market dynamics, and developing new business opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing credit solutions within the Infrastructure sector.
• Understanding of loan and bond markets and related instruments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver successful transaction outcomes by leading transaction management.
• Build and manage client relationships in the EMEA region.
• Support the development of advisory and product offerings.

Skills

Communication

Numeracy

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

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Our Infrastructure Finance business has teams based in Paris, London, Madrid, Milan, Hong Kong, Sydney and New York, and is responsible for advisory services and financing solutions across a range of infrastructure sectors including transportation (roads, railways, ports and airports), networks (utilities, fibre, district heating), water, waste, energy transition, energy services, core plus / value add infra, social infrastructure and PPPs.

Working closely with colleagues across other business / product lines such as DCM, Coverage, ESG etc., we aim to provide wide-ranging solutions for our clients tailored to their individual needs.

With a well-established client base, we are seeing increased deal-flow from our top clients but remain ambitious about further developing our proposition and growing further.

Summary of Key Purposes of the Role:

We operate a flat hierarchy within the team and are looking to appoint a VP who can take a leading role on the execution of deals while developing their personal contact networks and origination skills. This will involve working closely with the whole team in London as well as international colleagues;

• Deliver successful transaction outcomes by leading or assisting with transaction management and delivery
• Build and manage client relationships with target Infrastructure Finance clients and borrowers in the EMEA region
• Identify and address clients’ needs in terms of raising and managing capital
• Represent the Business Line in internal dialogues with colleagues to provide best-in-class advisory and arranging services to the client base

Responsibilities:

• Effectively cover clients to address their Infrastructure Finance needs in loan and bond markets
• Assist in winning mandates by addressing clients’ borrowing needs
• Support the effective and responsible execution of mandates
• Support the development of advisory and product offerings in line with the Business Line strategy and priorities
• Support the development of the client base in line with SG’s strategy and priorities
• Represent the Business Line in internal dialogues with colleagues to provide best-in-class advisory and arranging services to the client base

Our client base comprises Infrastructure Funds, Managers, Developers, Operators and Owners active across the EMEA region.

The products we cover include: Syndicated Loans, Private Placements, and related Derivatives.

You should already have and maintain excellent market knowledge of developments across the infrastructure sector, including current transactions, utilizing this knowledge to identify new business opportunities and advise clients on the best solutions for their needs.

In return, you will have the opportunity to be involved in market-defining transactions while building your own franchise within a collaborative organization, allowing you to fulfill your potential.

PROFILE REQUIRED

• Experience in providing credit solutions within the Infrastructure sector with a track record of working on completed transactions
• Understanding of the loan and bond markets, their dynamics, and the related instruments, including credit and rates derivatives to propose relevant financing solutions
• Strong numeracy skills, understanding of accounting concepts, financial statements, and cash flows
• Good communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Capacity to generate pitch material that is clear, structured, compelling, and comprehensive
• Proactivity regarding areas of responsibility, anticipating client or senior transactor requests
• Highly client-focused with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships based on trust and expertise
• Ability to contribute to developing new client bases and product offerings
• Demonstrable commitment to high standards of conduct and compliance with policies and procedures

WHY JOIN US

People join for the impact they can have on us. They stay for the impact we have on them. Our flatter structure offers visibility and exposure beyond our competitors, making our names known and fostering a personable, human environment that inspires success through passion. We promote open-mindedness and idea sharing, enabling us to adapt to market changes and thrive through innovation. Our core values of “hard work,” “dedication,” “community,” and “respect” underpin our collaborative culture and collective future.

BUSINESS INSIGHT

If you believe you have the required experience and qualifications, please apply to the SG Resourcing Team, who will manage your application. At Société Générale, we value our people as our core strength and are committed to recruiting the best talent based on aptitude and ability, regardless of gender, race, age, or other personal characteristics.