Trainee - Financial Institutions Rating Advisory

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This trainee opportunity offers a unique platform to develop your analytical, modelling, and advisory skills while working alongside experienced professionals in a highly collaborative environment.About the TeamWithin the Investment Banking division, the Debt Capital Markets platform supports clients in raising funding across international bond markets through a strategic and advisory-led approach. The DCM Solutions & Advisory team advises banks, insurers, corporates, and public sector organisations on topics including:Credit rating advisoryCapital structure optimisationLiability managementHybrid debt solutionsGreen, social and sustainable financingESG and extra-financial ratings advisoryThe team is recognised for providing strategic advice to major international financial institution clients and helping them navigate complex funding and rating challenges.What You'll Be DoingAs a Trainee, you'll work closely with front office professionals and gain broad exposure to capital markets and credit analysis. Your responsibilities will include:Researching market trends and developments across the banking and insurance sectorsAnalysing the strengths, risks, and positioning of financial institutionsConducting peer group and benchmarking analysesSupporting the preparation of client presentations and marketing materialsMonitoring rating agency actions, methodologies, and industry developmentsMaintaining and enhancing financial and ESG databasesAssisting with financial modelling and automation initiatives using ExcelSupporting the team's ongoing advisory work across ratings, capital structure, and sustainable finance projectsYou'll also develop an understanding of debt capital markets, credit ratings, ESG considerations, and the wider financial services sector.Profile requiredWhat We're Looking ForWe're interested in candidates who are curious, analytical, and eager to learn.Essential RequirementsDegree (or equivalent) in Finance, Corporate Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative disciplinePrevious internship, placement year, or relevant experience in finance, banking, capital markets, or a similar fieldGood basic understanding of capital markets and debt instrumentsStrong analytical and quantitative skillsExcellent communication and presentation abilitiesAdvanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skillsStrong financial modelling capabilitiesExceptional attention to detailAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environmentDesirableFrench language skillsWhy Join Us?This is an excellent opportunity to:Gain front-office exposure within a leading global investment bankLearn from experienced Debt Capital Markets professionalsBuild expertise in credit ratings, ESG analysis, and financial institutionsDevelop advanced financial modelling and analytical skillsWork on live client projects and strategic advisory assignmentsExpand your understanding of global capital marketsApply TodayIf you're looking to take your first step into investment banking and build a career in Debt Capital Markets, we'd love to hear from you.Apply now and start your journey with Societe Generale's DCM Solutions & Advisory team in London.Why join usPeople join for the impact they can have on us. They stay for the impact we have on them. A flatter structure offers visibility and exposure beyond that of our competitors, so you know our names, and we know yours. It's personable, human, and inspires success through passion. By encouraging open mindedness and a willingness to share ideas, we have adapted to market changes and thrived through innovation. Bringing words like hard work and dedication together with community and respect has enabled us to work collaboratively and build our future together. We call this Team Spirit and it's what makes us different. It's what makes you different.Business insightIf you feel you have the required experience and qualifications, then please apply to the SG Resourcing Team, and we will manage your application. At Socit Gnrale, we believe our people are our strength and are core to the success of our business. As such, we search for, recruit and appoint the best available person on the basis of aptitude and ability, regardless of sex, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, pregnancy, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or gender identity.","identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"Recruitment Societe Generale","value":"26000I5O"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"London","addressCountry":"United Kingdom"}}} window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; var aData = { customVarPage1: "Trainee - Financial Institutions Rating Advisory", customVarPage2: "London", customVarPage3: "Trainee", customVarPage4: "26000I5O", customVarPage5: "SG CIB", customVarPage6: "Others", customVarPage7: "2026/08/06" } window.dataLayer.push(aData);