Investment Banking Associate - Mergers & Acquisitions - Corporate & Investment banking - New York, New York, United States

Societe Generale

$120K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of M&A or corporate finance experience
  • Strong financial modeling ability
  • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Proven leadership and mentoring abilities
  • Solid understanding of M&A business development and strategy

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with sector and product teams on M&A assignments
  • Lead valuation analysis and prepare transaction memoranda
  • Prepare and maintain marketing materials and financial models
  • Oversee investor outreach and manage datarooms
  • Assist in developing definitive agreement materials and negotiation processes
  • Manage Analysts and coordinate transaction deliverables

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Support for fertility and wellness needs
  • Assistance with student loans
  • Commuter benefits
Full Job Description
ResponsibilitiesDivision DescriptionThe U.S. Mergers & Acquisitions ("M&A") team is central to the advisory business of Societe Generale ("SG") and is deeply involved in all steps of the Investment Banking transaction process: from targeting and origination, to bake-offs and pitching, to execution and follow-up.The sector-agnostic M&A team performs some of the most crucial steps for SG's clients, notably valuation and analysis for strategic situations, including but not limited to acquisitions, divestitures, public and private mergers, special committee assignments, and strategic capital raises.The team regularly interacts directly with key client decision-makers, including C-suite executives and Boards of Directors, along with other external advisors such as company counsel, consultants, and accountants.The team is fully integrated with SG's global investment banking platform and regularly works with domestic sector / industry teams, other Investment Banking product groups, as well as Investment Banking teams in EMEA and APAC on cross-border situations.The team also works closely with SG Investment Banking executive leadership for strategic planning and review.Collaborate with various sector and product teams to originate and execute buy-side and sell-side M&A assignmentsLead the preparation of valuation analyses (including DCF / DDM / LBO / NPV / IRR analyses, precedent transactions, trading comparables, synergies, and market research) and transaction memoranda (including CIMs and Teasers)Prepare and maintain marketing materials, pitchbooks, and multiple financial models (including merger models, accretion / dilution scenarios, ability-to-pay tests, and contribution analyses)Oversee investor / buyer outreach and administer datarooms from transaction inception to process conclusionAssist in the development of definitive agreement materials and negotiation of transaction valuationComplete transactional-related administrative tasks and internal strategy exercises Manage Analysts and assist in the coordination of transaction deliverablesProfile requiredSkills and Qualifications:Must Have:Strong financial modeling abilityExcellent analytical skills and attention to detailExcellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsAbility to work independently3+ years of M&A or corporate finance experienceStrong academic background from a leading university or business schoolEnglishNice to Have:Proven experience in leading and mentoring junior team membersSolid knowledge of transaction documentationKnowledge and understanding of M&A business development and strategyTrack record of M&A executionClient management skillsCOMPENSATION: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.

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