Investment Banking Associate - M&A - Power, Renewables & Energy Transition

SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled M&A professional to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work within a prestigious investment bank, focusing on the Power and Energy Transition sectors. You'll leverage your extensive experience to drive strategic initiatives, foster relationships with key stakeholders, and influence the bank's collective goals. With a commitment to innovation and a hybrid work environment, this position promises a collaborative atmosphere where your contributions will make a significant impact. Join a firm that values diversity and inclusion while providing a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Wellness benefits

Student loan assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 3-4+ years in banking/finance, primarily in M&A roles.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive agenda to identify transaction opportunities in the region.
• Promote initiatives to cross-pollinate ideas across the firm.

Skills

M&A execution skills

Influencing and aligning colleagues

Problem-solving

Relationship management

Navigating regulatory frameworks

Education

Experience in banking/finance

Experience in Power and Utilities sectors

Job description

Responsibilities

Global Banking and Advisory (GLBA) combines recognized wholesale coverage with world-class product, financing, and advisory expertise within one team, enabling us to best support our clients. On the one hand, our transversal, product-neutral coverage teams span all businesses to promote the bank's products and services to our clients globally, and on the other, we provide world-class capital raising, financing and advisory expertise.

• Prior experience in a top-tier investment bank with a track record in M&A transactions; highly-developed M&A execution skillset.
• Drive the agenda including working with client segments and Product Partners to identify and target transaction opportunities in the region.
• Exposure to the Power and Energy Transition sectors.
• Ability to promote big-picture initiatives in order to cross-pollinate ideas across the firm.
• Strong, established relationships with strategics and financial sponsors in the sector.
• Ability to navigate the policies, procedures and regulatory framework of a large bank and drive performance.

Profile required

• Ability to influence and align colleagues, stakeholders, partners, and collaborators across initiatives to drive the collective goals of the bank.
• Possesses foresight to solve complex problems and develop creative solutions.
• A resilient individual with purpose and integrity who can persist and sustain energy through obstacles.
• Able to create an environment of open communication where no question is left unasked.
• At least 3-4+ years of experience in the banking/finance industry with a majority of this time in a similar role.
• Managed and motivated teams with a track record of originating and executing M&A transactions.
• Must have experience specifically within the Power and Utilities sectors.

Why join us

OUR CULTURE:
At Societe Generale, we live by our 4 core values of commitment, responsibility, team spirit and innovation. We are engaged and demonstrate consideration for others. We act ethically and with courage. We focus our talent and energy on collective success. We experiment and propose new ideas. This way, we maximize our ability to serve client needs and anticipate market changes. Societe Generale is committed to strengthening bonds with colleagues, communities, and the world in which we live, because relationships are at the heart of how we operate.

D&I:
Our Diversity & Inclusion Mission: Recruit, develop, advance, and retain a diverse workforce that is united in our efforts to enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients.

Our Diversity & Inclusion Vision:
• Engaged workforce that is demographically diverse in a way that reflects the communities in which we operate.
• Inclusive culture and workplace that recognizes employees' unique needs and utilizes their diverse talents.
• Engage our community and marketplace, and position the organization to meet the needs of all its clients.

HYBRID WORK ENVIRONMENT:
For most positions, Societe Generale offers a hybrid work arrangement that offers employees the flexibility to work remotely, as well as on-site, in order to promote interaction and collaboration with colleagues while adhering to all SG standard protocols. Hybrid work arrangements vary based on business area. The applicable Business lines will determine and communicate the work arrangements that best meet their business needs.

COMPENSATION & SALARY RANGE:
Base salary range does not include overtime pay, bonus and/or other benefits, where applicable. Actual base salary offer will vary based on skills and experience. The role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and includes a competitive benefits package including 401(k) plan with company match, Medical/Dental/Vision, and other benefits for fertility, wellness, student loans and commuters.