The successful candidate will primarily support the origination, structuring and execution activities across a broad range of structured finance transactions in the Asia Pacific market. The role is primarily supporting asset finance business (such as aviation finance, real estate finance etc.) but also to support some project finance activities.
Based in Tokyo, the candidate will work closely with teams in Hong Kong, Singapore and Sydney as needed, as well as regional teams in other teams across APAC . The candidate will also work with other areas of the bank such as Client Coverage, Loan Syndication, Sustainable Finance, Debt Capital Markets, Credit Risk Management and Market Risk Management.

Your Key Contributions:

• Financial modelling, including analysis of financial scenarios and preparation of sensitivity analysis
• Supporting all aspects of the credit process, including preparation of credit applications, due diligence and assistance with internal model inputs
• Managing internal processes related to advisory and financing transactions (e.g. updating databases, briefing notes, completing internal processes)
• Supporting ongoing portfolio management and collecting client information 
• Contributing to the identification of potential new business opportunities and assisting in the preparation of research and marketing materials
• Building and maintaining relationship with existing clients and participating in  marketing pitches for new prospects
• Assisting with  and reviewing transactional documentation
• Working effectively with all team members throughout the year to support deal closure
   

Academic background and certifications, experience

• Bachelors degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering or a related discipline
• Prior experience in a financial analysis role in a financial institution desirable
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Japanese

Operational Skills

• Ability to perform financial projections and credit analysis
• Awareness of evolving industry and market trends, particularly in Real Estate, Energy & BMI, Infrastructure & TMT, Aviation, Shipping and Export Finance across the  Asia Pacific region
• Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate complex scenarios clearly
• Ability to manage workload pressures and meet short deadlines
• Strong focus on compliance and business ethics

Behavioral Skills

• Client Understanding and Respect: Listens to clients and colleagues to understand and anticipate their needs 
• Team Spirit Synergies: Prioritizes cooperation with colleagues within and outside the team 
• Innovation Creativity: Proposes new ideas and solutions 
• Responsibility Performance: Strives to achieve high performance 
• Responsibility Risk Awareness: Actively identifies and monitors risks 
• Commitment Sustainability: Demonstrates continuous effort to develop skills and knowledge
   

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.

Please visit our APAC career website: https://www.societegenerale.asia/en/careers/building-your-career-with/ for more information.

Our 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 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

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