Real Estate Structured Finance Analyst/Associate - M/W - Real Estate - Milano, Lombardia, Italy

Responsibilities

Based on a diversified universal banking model, Société Générale operates in Italy through different companies belonging to its three main core businesses: Retail Banking in France, International retail banking, financial services and insurance and Corporate and investment banking, private banking, asset management and securities services.

As a key pillar of Société Générale Group’s universal banking model, SG CIB supports the economy by playing a key intermediary role, offering broad market access to issuers and smart investment solutions to investors. The service we bring to our corporate and financial institutions clients revolves around three main activities - investment banking, financing and markets - and our global franchises of equity derivatives and natural resources. For our clients we stand out because we are a trusted advisor with a worldwide leading engineering expertise and a quality product suite.

Commercial Real Estate Division (REL) is a business line of Global Banking (GLBA). REL is responsible for providing financing solutions for professional investors investing in office, logistics, retail, hotel and other real estate (incl. multifamily, student accommodation and nursing homes). Beyond its client basis, REL has extensive relationship with real estate brokers and appraisers, rating agencies, debt providers and investors, insurers and lawyers.

Desired start date – as soon as possible

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Underwriting and structuring of commercial real estate structured finance transactions including leading the cashflow modelling
• Assisting in the structuring and execution of real estate commercial mortgage loans, including participation in the redaction of written documents such as marketing pitches, termsheets, and credit applications
• Participating, in close collaboration with appropriate bank distribution forces, to the distribution of commercial mortgage loans through the syndication market or alternative routes
• Monitoring of deals in the book
• Maintaining close contact with the CRE market and developing a clear understanding of real estate asset management strategies
• Interacting with clients under the supervision of Senior Front Officers during the execution phase of transactions
• Ensuring full compliance with internal guidelines and regulatory obligations
• Participating in the origination of Real Estate advisory mandates
• Risk analysis and understanding of all issues relevant for each transaction
• Financial analysis and modelling of the considered projects

Profile required

Studies & experience:

• Bachelor / Master degree from a top ranked business and/or engineering college
• Any Commercial Real Estate specialization is welcomed
• At least 2/4 years’ experience in Real Estate structured finance in banks, insurers, private equity funds and/or property companies

Language skills:

• English: C2
• Italian and/or Spanish: B2

Technical, operational & Soft skills:

• Professional command of MS Office
• Understanding of the loan market, its dynamics and the related instruments
• Capacity to generate pitch material that is clear, structured, compelling, and comprehensive
• Responsibility
• Flexibility and responsiveness
• Ability to build and maintain trusted client relationships
• Commercial acumen and persistence in addressing clients’ needs
• Proactive approach to develop business adapted to clients’ and markets’ needs
• Innovation
• Very good ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing deadlines
• Very good communication skills
• Team spirit

Why join us

Société Générale Italy is a multi-category bank offering every employee the possibility to have several careers in a professional career path. Internal mobility and training are two core areas we focus on, in a dynamic, prosperous and evolving context.

Business insight

At Société Générale, we are convinced that people are drivers of change, and that the world of tomorrow will be shaped by all their initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious.

If you too want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful on a daily basis and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us!