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SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA

Investment Banking Associate - Energy Project Finance

SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246


ResponsibilitiesIn the Energy Advisory and Project Finance (APF) team, we help energy projects get the funding they need to get off the ground. As countries and clients around the world navigate the energy transition, we provide advice and source funding to help them expand.For over 20 years, we have been at the forefront of project finance, advising and lending to multi-billion dollar projects, and working on many of the deals highly publicized in the press and, importantly, consistently recognized by our clients. We expect this to continue, with a number of large deals expected to close in the coming years.The team covers clients and projects across the continents of North and South America. We also have teams globally in Europe, Asia, and Australia. In providing our advice and funding, we collaborate with specialists across the range of energy subsectors in which project finance is utilized including thermal and renewable power generation, LNG, oil and gas pipelines, petrochemicals, refining, and fertilizers.The role of the position of Analyst, in the Advisory and Project Finance Team, is to assist in the origination and execution of Project Finance Debt Advisory, Arranging roles and Equity Private Placement Advisory in the Energy sector (including renewables, oil & gas, petrochemicals and power). Transaction support to the relevant deal team leader on Advisory and Arranging mandates, to includes:Assume responsibility for cash flow modelling, ensuring accuracy and reliability of model output and sensitivities scenariosReview and structuring of project documentationReview of due diligence reportsCredit analysis and preparation of credit applicationsPreparation of presentations to clients and other banksManage admin requirements including internal pricing, client on-boarding, permanent supervision etcOrigination and marketing support including:ResearchParticipate in the development of marketing pitches and the preparation of indicative term sheets and proposalsParticipate in the development and maintenance of client relationship i.e. visiting client with senior bankers to deliver pitchesLiaise with other banks to explain deal structures and aid in sell down and syndication of loansKeep up with industry trendsGeneral support, as required, within Energy Project Finance, including contribution to effective teamwork within the global team and with other groups in the bank.SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:1-2 years of experience in a related field such as banking or the energy industryExcellent analytical and numerical skills most likely honed within a scientific-based degree such as Physics, Engineering, or EconomicsExcel fluency and financial modelling capacityExcellent writing, communication and presentation skills in EnglishStrong interest in the energy industryHigh level of interpersonal skillsAbility to work accurately and efficiently under pressureCashflow or valuation modelling experienceBehavior attributes of a successful candidate:InnovativeSelf-startingResilient

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