Associate - Debt Capital Markets, Australia & New Zealand

Major Accountabilities/Principal Responsibilities: We are currently looking for an Associate - Debt Capital Markets (DCM), Australia & New Zealand to join us to engage in offshore bond origination (primarily in EUR, GBP and USD). This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and market leading team within a fast-paced, results focused, global organization that values diversity and has strong growth ambitions for the Australian and New Zealand business. The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to the development of the DCM franchise in the Australian and New Zealand market and will have the opportunity to cover a portfolio of clients, in addition to building close relationships with the teams onshore and within the organization more broadly on a regional and global basis.
The Debt Capital Markets (DCM) team is a part of the Investment Banking Division which sits within the broader Global Banking & Advisory unit of Societe Generale. The team is responsible for addressing borrowers' needs in terms of raising and managing capital in the debt capital markets. The client base for DCM includes corporate borrowers, financial institutions, public sector, and sovereigns globally.
In terms of debt origination, DCM's activity covers issuance of bonds across the capital structure, including senior and subordinated debt, covered bonds, green, sustainable, and sustainability-linked, hybrid capital and liability management advisory. DCM's activity also covers transaction management advisory, in addition to balance sheet advisory. We adopt a solutions-based approach to advising our clients and where relevant we collaborate closely with ratings advisory, debt solutions, sustainable finance, and derivative solutions teams to deliver a complete service to the borrower.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in enabling the team to:
Build and manage strong and sustainable client relationships with target issuers in Australia and New Zealand, namely corporates and financial institutionsIdentify capital market trends and address clients' needs in terms of raising and managing capital in the debt capital marketsProvide best-in-class advisory to the client baseProvide views on macro-economic trends and what that means for clientsRepresent DCM in all internal dialoguesQualifications, Experience & Knowledge Required: Relevant bachelor's degree in and/or a professional financial qualificationPost graduate qualifications considered favorablyAt least 3-5 years of DCM experience in origination, with experience in investment grade capital marketsExperience contributing to origination and managing execution of offshore bonds for Australian and New Zealand borrowers, primarily in EUR, GBP and USDProduct knowledge: EUR & GBP bonds (Global and RegS), USD bonds (SEC-registered, 144A, Reg S and Reg D), Private Placements (all currencies)Knowledge of, and familiarity with green/social bonds, liability management, corporate hybrids, and financial institution asset classes from Covered Bonds to Capital would be an added advantageKnowledge of ratings methodologies, bank regulatory frameworks and/or balance sheet management would also be an advantageCapacity to generate pitch material that is clear, structured, compelling, and comprehensive in addressing clients' needsCapacity to understand and manage risks (conduct, reputational, financial, etc.) for the business line and the organization and act responsibly in line with SG Group Values, Code of Conduct, and other applicable rules & regulationsBehavioral Competency Required: Entrepreneurial mindset as an originator who has high levels of motivation to follow the entire deal lifecycle from origination to executionAbility to build and maintain trusted professional relationshipsCommercial acumen and persistence in addressing client and team needsProactive approach to develop business adapted to clients' and markets' needsAbility to contribute to developing a new client base, advisory, and products in line with SG Group priorities and strategyExperience of working (including remotely) with people with diverse, international backgroundsAbility to manage self and juniors in prioritizing tasks and managing competing deadlinesAbility to deliver coherent messages to team members and other stakeholdersFunctional Relationships: Internal: Coverage and Product teams (Energy, Infrastructure, Metals & Mining, Real Estate, Asset Backed Products) and related business lines such as Syndicate, Derivatives and Distribution teams and corporate teams (Operations, Compliance, etc.) locally, regionally, and globally
External: clients, prospects, and external advisors (e.g., legal counsel, advisors, technical consultants)
Why join us? Founded by a group of entrepreneurs in 1864 "to promote the development of trade and industry in France", Societe Generale is today one of the leading European financial services groups. Based on a diversified and integrated banking model, the Group combines financial strength and proven expertise in innovation with a strategy of sustainable growth, aiming to be the trusted partner for its clients, and committed to the positive transformations of society and the economy.
Active in the real economy for over 160 years, with a solid position in Europe and connected to the rest of the world, Societe Generale has over 117,500 members of staff in 66 countries and supports on a daily basis 25 million individual clients, businesses, and institutional investors around the world by offering a wide range of advisory services and tailored financial solutions.
Societe Generale has been present in Australia since 1981. Located in Sydney, it provides financing and advisory, as well as global markets solutions. Leveraging the strength of its client coverage and leadership in structured finance together with product and service offerings such as debt capital markets and asset-backed products, Societe Generale supports its Australian wholesale clients in their financing and advisory needs and serves 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.
Working with us means being part of an exciting collective vision: "Building together, with our clients, a better and sustainable future through responsible and innovative financial solutions". Here, you can challenge yourself in a stimulating, flexible and inclusive workplace with numerous career prospects. You can make a positive impact in the societies where we operate and evolve in a people-oriented workplace. With us, you can merge your career aspirations with your personal commitments through the values that bring us together: Commitment, Innovation, Responsibility and Team Spirit. Societe Generale actively encourages internal and international mobility, offering staff at all stages of their career the opportunity to explore new functional and geographic opportunities.

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