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Vice President Real Estate Structured Finance (m/f/d)

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Societe Generale

22d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Real Estate & Property
    Banking & Finance

AI generated summary

  • You need a Master's in Finance, 6+ years in finance, strong analytical and communication skills, financial modeling expertise, English fluency, basic German, and teamwork abilities.
  • You will structure and analyze real estate finance transactions, negotiate financing solutions, supervise juniors, prepare credit requests, and monitor existing loans.

Requirements

  • Master degree in Finance or similar from a business / engineering school
  • At least 6 years of experience in a similar or related role in an investment bank or financial institution
  • Strong analytical skills and risk awareness
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills
  • Good financial modelling skills
  • Fluency in English (written and orally) is required; at least basic knowledge in German would be important
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines while maintaining a high level of rigor
  • Ability to be proactive and take initiative, autonomy and strong reliability
  • Good communication and presentation skills
  • Team work and cooperation

Responsibilities

  • You will contribute to the structuring of Commercial real estate structured finance transactions, as well as the follow-up of on-going deals. Your main tasks will include:
  • Analysing, understanding and identifying all key aspects of each new transaction.
  • Driving autonomously the definition, negotiation and setting-up of appropriate financing solutions, incl. hedging and legal, tax and insurance aspects in coordination with cross-selling teams, external advisors and internal support functions.
  • Conducting financial analysis (incl. cash flow modelling) and structuring the most adapted financing solutions (scope, size, terms, amortization schemes, financial covenants) with the support of junior team members.
  • Supervising and coordination of junior resources work.
  • Preparing and presenting credit requests while ensuring that internal requirements and guidelines are met.
  • Negotiating term sheets and loan documentation and independently leading the closing of transactions.
  • Participating to the syndication/distribution of the transactions in close collaboration with the syndication desk.
  • Participating to the marketing and origination efforts of structured debt business opportunities.
  • Ensuring the on-going risk-monitoring of existing loans.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of the Vice President Real Estate Structured Finance?

The main responsibilities include structuring commercial real estate finance transactions, conducting financial analysis, negotiating financing solutions, supervising junior team members, preparing credit requests, and ensuring ongoing risk monitoring of existing loans.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Master’s degree in Finance or a similar field and at least 6 years of experience in a related role in an investment bank or financial institution are required.

Is fluency in any languages required for this role?

Yes, fluency in English (both written and oral) is required, and at least basic knowledge in German would be important.

What personal skills are emphasized for candidates?

Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical skills, good communication and negotiation abilities, teamwork, and the capability to work under pressure while maintaining high rigor.

Who will this position report to?

The Vice President will report to the Head of the Real Estate Structured Finance team in Germany.

Will the Vice President collaborate with other teams?

Yes, the role involves close cooperation with other business lines such as Syndication, Debt Capital Markets, Interest Rate Derivatives, and Corporate Finance.

What is the scope of clients for this position?

The client scope includes Private Equity Funds, private and listed REITs, as well as financial institutions like insurers, banks, and financial investors, including pension funds and sovereign wealth funds.

How is diversity perceived in the organization?

The organization values diversity and is committed to promoting all talents, embracing various characteristics that could be subject to discrimination, and making diversity a strength for the company.

What type of environment does the role provide?

The role is part of a dedicated and driven team within the Global Banking & Advisory business, focused on facing challenges in structured finance transactions in the Real Estate sector.

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Societe Generale is one of the leading European financial services groups. Based on a diversified and integrated banking model, the Group combines financial strength and proven expertise in innovation with a strategy of sustainable growth. Committed to the positive transformations of the world’s societies and economies, Societe Generale and its teams seek to build, day after day, together with its clients, a better and sustainable future through responsible and innovative financial solutions. Active in the real economy for over 150 years, with a solid position in Europe and connected to the rest of the world, Societe Generale has over 117,000 members of staff in 66 countries and supports on a daily basis 25 million individual clients, businesses and institutional investors around the world by offering a wide range of advisory services and tailored financial solutions. The Group is built on three complementary core businesses: - French Retail Banking which encompasses the SG and Boursorama brands. Each offers a full range of financial services with omnichannel products at the cutting edge of digital innovation; - International Retail Banking, Insurance and Financial Services, with networks in Africa, Central and Eastern Europe and specialised businesses that are leaders in their markets; - Global Banking and Investor Solutions, which offers recognised expertise, key international locations and integrated solutions. Societe Generale is included in the principal socially responsible investment indices: DJSI (Europe), FTSE4Good (Global and Europe), Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, Refinitiv Diversity and Inclusion Index, Euronext Vigeo (Europe and Eurozone), STOXX Global ESG Leaders indexes, and the MSCI Low Carbon Leaders Index (World and Europe).