Credit Analyst

About This Role

Working within the Credit Portfolio Management (CPM) team, the Credit Analyst supports the Portfolio Manager with monitoring and ongoing analysis of private equity LBO transactions. This role suits an analyst who can perform detailed financial modeling, due diligence, and credit analysis for non-investment grade corporate credits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and analyze all aspects of a financing, including detailed financial modeling, due diligence process, credit analysis, credit approval process, and marketing process for non-investment grade corporate credits
• Assist in the monitoring of portfolio companies post-closing and identify investment ideas for new origination opportunities for investment banking products and services
• Prepare and present quarterly reporting memos to senior managers on a quarterly basis
• Actively participate in the workout of distressed deals in conjunction with internal and external partners
• Manage and coordinate with other departments to handle all administrative and compliance processes related to your deals
• Engage with management teams on diligence requests and lender questions
• Prepare and present memos for credit agreement amendments
• Coordinate with internal investment banking partners on transactions for new deal origination

Requirements

• Experience with three-statement financial modeling, including detailed operating builds and capital structure scenarios
• Knowledge of corporate finance valuation and financial accounting concepts
• Formal credit training and experience conducting credit analysis
• Experience working on restructurings and bankruptcy proceedings
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated work ethic, positive attitude, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Prior Work Experience:

• 6 months to 2 years of investment banking, credit analysis, restructuring experience

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree from a top-tier university (preferably in Economics, Accounting, or Finance)

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus
• Competitive benefits package including 401(k) plan with company match, medical/dental/vision, and other benefits for fertility, wellness, student loans, and commuters

About the Company

Societe Generale provides issuer clients (corporates, financial institutions, public sector) with capital raising solutions, along with structured financing and commodities, forex, and interest rate hedging. It is a top player across euro debt capital markets and has won many international accolades as a worldwide leader in export, project, and natural resources & energy finance. The Credit Portfolio Management (CPM) team manages assets held across Global Banking and Advisory (GLBA) and actively manages the portfolio to maximize profitability and contribute to investment banking idea generation for new transactions.