Societe Generale is a global financial services company, and they are seeking a hardworking Credit Analyst intern to support their Hedge Fund Risk Group. The role involves attending due diligence meetings, completing reports, managing client credit lines, and monitoring portfolios.
Responsibilities
Attending Hedge Fund and Fund of Funds due diligences with a senior analyst – the goal is to have the candidate grow quickly to level of senior analyst handling his/her own portfolio of clients
Completing the due diligence reports and rating models
Contributing to the structing of transactions in coordination of other groups (legal, sales, engineering)
Managing client credit lines and transaction parameters
Monitoring of portfolio and addressing exceptions
Building proficiency with all systems used by the group
Qualification
Required
Graduated with a degree from Business/Engineering School or University in Finance
Good Analytical Skills: The primary goal of the position is to build up the analyst experience with Hedge Funds in order for him/her to be able to conduct due diligence meetings and quickly extract the key strengths and weaknesses of the entity under review
Good writing skills
Self-starter: The team is often stretched thin due to tight deadlines. In addition, systems and processes are constantly evolving. The analyst is expected to learn fast and work independently as well as contribute the HFR team when needed
Good communication skills
Hedge Fund analysis
ISDA negotiation, Derivative trading knowledge, relevant industry associations, working knowledge of prime brokerage and/or margin guidelines
Experience in financial industry
Financial Analysis and Financial Statements Desired
Extensive knowledge in Excel
Familiarity using different types of Databases and Platforms
Ability to use Bloomberg APIs, experience in Access Databases and VBAs
Preferred
Previous experience in Investment Banking would be appreciated
Experience with Hedge Funds is preferable
Proficiency with Python and/or VBA experience is a plus
Annual discretionary bonus
Competitive benefits package including 401(k) plan with company match
Medical/dental/vision
Other benefits for fertility, wellness, student loans and commuters
Societe Generale is one of the leading European financial services groups.
