Intern - Energy Finance

The Programme

The Global Banking & Advisory department, and more specifically the Natural Resources division has for mission statement to develop a worldwide business franchise in the Natural Resources, Energy and Infrastructure sector by providing clients with financing solutions as well as providing advisory services.  

The Natural Resources & Infrastructure Financing Group provides a full range of finance and advisory services for producers, traders, processors and end-users of energy, metals and soft commodities as well as public sector through four key platforms: (1) Energy group, (2) Metals & Mining finance group, (3) Traders, Commodity finance & Agribusiness group and (4) Infrastructure finance, as well as MARK/CTY joint venture. 

The Energy Finance team is in charge of project financing and advisory services for energy sector including O&G and power as well as renewable energy sector players.  

Responsibilities: 

As an intern in the Energy Finance team, the candidate’s primary mission will be supporting the team. 

What You Will Do 

• Assist in all aspects of the marketing process including market research.
• Put together pitch books.
• Assist in all aspects of the credit process.
• Prepare credit applications.
• Ensure that all credit and marketing material is completed in a timely manner and to the expected standard.
• Keep up to date with changes in the natural resources’ markets.
• Work jointly with other Business Lines as the case may be, including M&A, Commodities and Acquisition Department.
• Assist in reporting tools. 

Required Skills and Abilities 

• Currently studying towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Legal, Engineering or similar degree.
• Good knowledge of accounting and finance and/or legal, e.g., proof of some professional exams or selective subjects in accounting and finance and/or legal during university study would be an advantage.
• Competence in financial modelling and financial accounting and cash-flow analysis techniques.
• Demonstrate the capacity to work in a team environment, on collective success.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn and deliver assigned task under tight deadline.
• Display responsibility and act ethically.
• Display commitment, demonstrating consideration for others.
• Fluent English and Mandarin speaking and writing skills is mandatory. Other Asian language would be a plus. 

Behavioral Skills: 

• Commitment - Sustainability: I strive to develop my skills and knowledge.
• Team Spirit - Open mindset: I listen and share my views and my expertise in an open mode.
• Team Spirit - Synergies: I make cooperation with colleagues in and outside my team a priority.
• Responsibility - Accountability: I make decisions in my scope of responsibilities.
• Responsibility - Performance: I strive for high performance.
• Innovation - Technology: I adopt new technologies in the solutions and projects I work on.

This is a 1-3 month full-time internship with Societe Generale in Hong Kong whereby you will work within one business line / support function for the period. In order to apply for an internship opportunity with us, please ensure you are currently studying towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and that you are available for the 1-3 month period on a full-time basis.