Analyst - Power, Utilities & Infrastructure - Corporate & Investment banking - London, United Kingdom

Societe Generale is one of Europe's leading financial services groups and a major player in the economy for over 160 years, supporting 25 million clients every day with more than 126,000 staff in 65 countries. Our Group draws on our European roots to develop our business internationally, connecting Europe and Africa with major global financial centres in Asia and the Americas.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Analyst to join our highly regarded Power, Utilities and Infrastructure (PUI) team that provides tailored strategic financial advice to clients across various sectors including power generation (primarily focused on renewables), utilities, environmental services, infrastructure, energy infrastructure, transport, and energy transition (hydrogen, energy storage, EV charging).

The primary focus of the team is on M&A / Equity Advisory while also collaborating with other teams across the Bank on Financing and Equity Capital Markets opportunities. The role offers the chance to be part of a dynamic, high-performing and well-respected team that is at the forefront of Europe's energy and infrastructure transition.

You will have exposure to a wide variety of sub-sectors within PUI as well as products (M&A, Equity, Debt) working collaboratively with various teams that will provide excellent opportunities for career and personal development.

Key Purposes / Responsibilities of the Role:

• Preparation and maintenance of detailed financial models
• Contribution to valuation analysis and strategic assessments
• Conduct industry and company research to support business development and origination efforts
• Produce high-quality client materials including pitch-books, information memoranda and sector insights
• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple teams within Soc Gen including capital structure, ratings advisory, project finance and ECM
• Exercise sound judgement in prioritising tasks, escalating issues when necessary and meeting tight deadlines across multiple projects
• Supervising and supporting junior analysts and interns, reviewing their work, providing feedback and assisting in their professional development

Profile required:

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering or related discipline. Advanced qualifications (e.g MSc) are advantageous
• Experience in an Investment Banking, or related Financial Services environment with exposure to energy and/or infrastructure sectors
• Advanced financial modelling and valuation skills
• Strong analytical thinker with ability to synthesise complex information quickly and accurately
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Fluent English is required with additional European languages being beneficial but not essential
• A pro-active and organised approach to work with ability to manage multiple priorities
• A collaborative and team-orientated mindset with willingness to take ownership and accountability
• Familiarity with European regulatory frameworks, market structures and industry dynamics within the PUI sector is an advantage

Why join us:

People 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, fostering a personable and human environment that inspires success through passion. By encouraging open-mindedness and a willingness to share ideas, we have adapted to market changes and thrived through innovation.

At Société Générale, we believe our people are our strength and are core to the success of our business. 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.