Trade Finance Origination & Structuring Lead

Societe Generale; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Wellness programs

Student loan assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Societe Generale in New York seeks a Senior Vice President to originate and structure unfunded trade finance transactions, focusing on SBLCs and guarantees for corporate and institutional clients. You will partner with Corporate Banking and Coverage teams to identify opportunities and execute syndications with a broad distribution network.

You will lead structuring, risk sharing, and capital optimization efforts while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10 years of experience in Trade Finance, Transaction Banking, Structured Trade Finance, Loan Syndications with a leading bank.
• Proven experience leading syndicated deals in lead position.
• Working knowledge of transaction banking and trade finance products (L/Cs, SBLCs, guarantees) including regulatory considerations.
• Experience supporting corporate clients and partnering with corporate relationship managers.
• Knowledge of client profitability concepts and ability to assess risk.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Fluency in English; French a plus.

Responsibilities

• Originate and structure unfunded trade finance facilities (SBLCs, guarantees).
• Partner with Corporate Banking, Transaction Banking, and Coverage teams to identify opportunities and tailor client solutions.
• Market trade finance solutions addressing working capital, performance security, and cross-border needs.
• Structure fronting arrangements and distribution with syndication partners; include ESG components.
• Develop and maintain a network of financial institutions and institutional investors to support distribution.
• Negotiate facility agreements and distribution documentation with partner banks.
• Monitor market pricing, capital requirements, and regulatory developments impacting trade finance distribution.

Skills

Trade Finance

Syndication

Relationship Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Credit Risk

English Fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field

MBA preferred

Job description

Societe Generale in New York seeks a Senior Vice President to originate and structure unfunded trade finance transactions, focusing on SBLCs and guarantees for corporate and institutional clients. You will partner with Corporate Banking and Coverage teams to identify opportunities and execute syndications with a broad distribution network.

You will lead structuring, risk sharing, and capital optimization efforts while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.