Portfolio Management Analyst – Project Finance

Job Description

Internship- Project Finance Portfolio Management | Societe Generale

The Tone:
This is an internship opportunity at Societe Generale, a major global financial institution known for its commitment to strengthening bonds with clients, communities, and colleagues. The company operates with core values of commitment, responsibility, team spirit, and innovation, striving to serve client needs and anticipate market changes. This role is integral to the Project Finance Portfolio Management team, supporting critical business lines such as Energy, Infrastructure, and Metals & Mining, by ensuring diligent credit monitoring, accurate reporting, and efficient administrative processing for a complex portfolio of transactions.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Team: Portfolio Management functions supporting Project Finance Business Lines (Energy, Infrastructure, Metals & Mining)
• Mission: Assist the Project Finance Portfolio Management team in managing credit reviews, monitoring, and reporting to maintain portfolio oversight and compliance.
• Tech Stack: MS Office

What You’ll Actually Do
• Credit Review Preparation: Assist in the thorough preparation of annual credit reviews, encompassing detailed financial analysis and the formulation of rating proposals for various projects.
• Transaction Consent Processing: Manage the processing of technical consents for transactions, ensuring all necessary internal credit approvals are obtained from relevant departments.
• Portfolio Monitoring & Reporting: Handle diverse aspects of credit monitoring for the project finance portfolio and contribute to comprehensive reporting efforts.
• Watch-List & Provision Reviews: Support the preparation of quarterly watch-list and provision reviews, including presenting these critical updates in both local and global meetings.
• Covenant Tracking & Resolution: Precisely record covenants within the internal tracking system and proactively work to resolve any past due obligations, maintaining compliance.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work in close collaboration with various internal departments, including the Front Office, Back Office, and Risk teams, to ensure smooth operations.
• Audit & Regulatory Assistance: Provide support during internal and external audits, as well as assist with regulatory examinations, ensuring all required documentation and information are available.
• Management Reporting: Aid in the preparation of monthly and quarterly reports focusing on data quality and credit monitoring, and respond to inquiries from global management regarding the portfolio’s status.

The Must-Haves
• Background: You should be a recent graduate holding a Bachelor’s degree from a Business or Engineering School or University, with a specific academic specialization in Finance. This is an entry-level position designed for individuals beginning their career in financial services.
• Experience: While no prior years of experience are strictly required, candidates with a strong academic record, specifically a GPA greater than 3.65, are highly preferred.
• Skills: You must possess good communication and presentation abilities, demonstrate proficient command of MS Office applications, and be fluent in English. Essential qualities include the ability to thrive in a deadline-focused environment and a strong aptitude for teamwork.
• Bonus: Any previous experience gained in Structured Finance or within the Banking sector would be appreciated, as would some foundational exposure to credit agreements.