Stepping Into Internship Program - Position DescriptionThe Australian Network on Disability’s Stepping Into program is a paid internship scheme that matches talented university students with disability with roles in leading Australian businesses.

Position Title

Societe Generale Australia - Global Finance and Banking Intern

Location

Sydney

Position Duration

A minimum of 152 hours, or 4 week’s full time equivalent

Position Overview

Serving 31 million customers in 66 countries, Societe Generale is one of Europe's largest financial services organisations. We employ 146,000 people in 67 countries worldwide. Based on a diversified universal banking model, Societe Generale combines financial solidity and a strategy of sustainable growth. Our objective: to be the leading relationship-focused bank, a reference in its markets, close to its clients and chosen for the quality and commitment of its teams.

Societe Generale has been present in Australia since 1981. Located in Sydney, Societe Generale obtained its Australian banking licence in May 2019 and the organisation’s activities are focussed on client coverage delivering in structured finance including energy, metals & mining, infrastructure finance, debt capital markets, asset-back products, loan syndications and commercial real estate finance. Societe Generale supports its Australian wholesale clients in their financing and advisory needs, and to serve its global clients who wish to access the Australian market with global banking services. Societe Generale also provides its global markets solutions by offering futures execution and clearing, equity derivatives sales and structured product distribution.

We are currently recruiting a Global Banking and Finance Intern who will have the opportunity to experience the day to day operations of a Global Investment Bank and work alongside teams in our Global Finance business lines. This is an exciting opportunity to experience a fast-paced, results focused, global organisation that values diversity.

During the placement, the successful candidate will participate in a rotational program within our Global Banking business lines and will be partnered alongside senior managers in the Global Banking and Finance team/s to experience business operations from the inside. The intern will contribute to meaningful outcomes that impact the business and its clients and will have the opportunity to work on real-life projects.

The successful candidate will have the chance to gain exposure to client deals, deal processes and procedures, corporate transactions and structured finance work. They will acquire meaningful insights into working with a large global organisation as part of a key country platform with multiple interactions with regional and global teams.

Level 3, 80 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000 (02) 8270 9200 www.and.org.au

Major accountabilities/principal responsibilities:

The successful candidate will gain exposure to:

1. All aspects of a client deal and transaction process which includes:

Undertaking market research on active and prospective deals the organisation is working on;

Assisting in the preparation of pitch and other marketing materials to support a client presentation;

Supporting with financial modelling work associated with client opportunities;

Observing the preparation of credit applications for commercial lending deals;

Reviewing documentation and internal processes required for the closure of a transaction;

Supporting in other processes attached to a transaction including mandatory regulatory checks including KYC processes

2. The operations of a Global Banking team within a large global organisation, which more broadly includes:

Gaining experience in the lifecycle of a client transaction, across a variety of business lines and have a broad understanding of what working in a client facing team involves.

Gaining exposure to work which covers a wide range of financing business line activities, across various local teams, that include client origination, structuring a client deal, financial modelling and analysis and being exposed to documentation associated with a deal and its execution at all stages of the client deal lifecycle

Being involved in team meetings

Working with Senior managers within various business units to deep dive into the various functions within a global investment bank

Participating in local staff meetings and events

Qualifications, experience & knowledge required

Second/final year of a tertiary qualification in business, finance, marketing, accounting, economics, or law

Keen interest in finance and financial markets

Familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point & Outlook)

Please note that the intern will be rotated throughout the program between a series of departments within the Global Finance and Banking team within Societe Generale. The rotation will enable the intern to experience the various business lines within the organisation.

Position duration: TBC based on candidate flexibility/studies

Between the period mid January 2021 – February 2021 for a 4 week duration, subject to candidate availability

Position start date: From middle of January 2021 – February 2021, however subject to candidate availability

Onboarding requirements or HR security clearances:

The successful candidate will need to complete and submit to a background screening clearance as part of SG compliance onboarding requirements.

Ideal Degree/Discipline

Business, finance, marketing, accounting, economics, or law

Eligibility Requirements

Second last or final year of a relevant undergraduate or postgraduate degree

No preference on citizenship requirements

Identify as having disability

Candidates may be required to undergo a background check security clearance

Apply Here

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Contact the AND Programs Team at applications@and.org.au or 1300 363 645 for further information.

Please be aware that all Stepping Into internships are paid placements. The employing organisation will pay the intern’s pro rata salary for the internship period (including superannuation) at a rate commensurate with the duties performed and abiding by Fair Work standards.