Responsibilities
Agency DESK - We serve as the primary point of contact among clients, lenders, Front Office and Back Office.
The candidate will assist or be responsible in the following activities:
A questionnaire will be provided to you in order to check your VIE (Société Générale and Business France) eligibility. For an efficient analysis of your application, please make sure to truthfully answer all the questions.
Kindly note that it is also mandatory to provide us with a formal proof of your M2 diploma validation before the assignment start date. No VIE mission will start without this document.
*Grade sheets are not accepted as justification of the diploma.
Profile required
PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.
To facilitate the examination of your application by our English-speaking managers, we thank you for applying in English.
Studies & experience:
Language skills:
Operational, technical & soft skills:
The VIE assignment in a nutshell
This VIE in New York is to begin February 1st, 2027, but you need to plan 3 months between your application date and the beginning of your VIE assignment. It will last 18 months.
In case a visa is necessary, please make sure your passport is valid up to 6 months after the end of the VIE contract to not delay your departure.
The VIE is a specific contract, under Business France's eligibility criteria, opened to candidates under 28 and from the member states of the European Economic Space. For further information (including your financial indemnities), please see Mon VIE-VIA Business France.
Why join us
As soon as you arrive, you will be integrated into our teams and will learn every day alongside our experts, who will support you in your tasks. Gradually, you will become more independent in your projects, making this experience a real career accelerator. You will also discover all the diversity of our businesses, in a sector that is constantly evolving and innovating.
At the end of your VIE, various opportunities could be offered to you, in France and abroad.
Business insight
At Societe Generale, we are convinced that people are drivers of change, and that the world of tomorrow will be shaped by all their initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious.
Whether you're joining us for a period of months, years or your entire career, together we can have a positive impact on the future. Creating, daring, innovating and taking action are part of our DNA.
If you too want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful on a daily basis and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us!
Still hesitating?
You should know that our employees can dedicate several days per year to solidarity actions during their working hours, including sponsoring people struggling with their orientation or professional integration, participating in the financial education of young apprentices, and sharing their skills with charities. There are many ways to get involved.
Agency DESK - We serve as the primary point of contact among clients, lenders, Front Office and Back Office.
The candidate will assist or be responsible in the following activities:
- Transaction Approval and Credit Oversight
- Review and approve all loan requests prior to processing and funding.
- Review and approve all Letter of Credit (LC) requests submitted by clients, regardless of the issuing lender selected.
- Verify the correct loan product, LC type, tenor, amount, currency, and transaction structure.
- Ensure the commodity being financed is approved under the applicable credit facility and internal credit guidelines.
- Confirm transactions comply with approved credit agreements and facility documentation.
- Validate lender availability and commitment prior to approval.
- Ensure funding notices are distributed to all participating lenders.
- Issuing Lender Limits and Facility Monitoring
- Monitor issuing lender limits and overall facility utilization.
- Track borrower exposure against approved commitments and available capacity.
- Monitor all sublimit established within the credit agreement
- Ensure no transactions exceed approved lender commitments or facility limitations.
- Escalate potential limit breaches and obtain required approvals when necessary.
- Collateral Management
- Monitor collateral requirements and pledged collateral assets.
- Ensure collateral meets eligibility requirements under the credit agreement.
- Track collateral coverage ratios and collateral-related borrowing base requirements.
- Coordinate collateral audits and ensure findings are received and reviewed.
- Monitor collateral-related reporting requirements and covenant obligations.
- Covenant and Compliance Monitoring
- Track all financial and non-financial covenants within the credit agreement.
- Ensure covenant certificates, borrowing base reports, compliance reports, and supporting documentation are received on time.
- Maintain covenant tracking schedules and reporting calendars.
- Funds Flow Review and Administration
- Assist in the preparation, review, and approval of transaction for the funds flow report before closing.
- Review agency fees, upfront fees, commitment fees, LC fees, amendment fees, and other transaction-related charges for accuracy.
- Ensure collateral audit fees, legal fees, counsel invoices, and other closing costs are incorporated into the funds flow and allocated appropriately.
- For existing clients, review all pro-rata share adjustments resulting from assignments, amendments, increases, reductions, or lender transfers.
- Documentation Management
- Manage and maintain all facility documentation throughout the transaction lifecycle.
- Upload and maintain all documentation within Debtdomain.
- Track outstanding documentation and ensure all required documents are received on a timely basis.
- Ensure executed legal documents, amendments, notices, certificates, and compliance reports are properly stored and accessible.
- Closing as Administration
- Ensure all administrative forms are completed and received from participating lenders.
- Collect, review, and maintain all required tax documentation, including W-8, W-9, and applicable withholding tax forms.
- Ensure that we receive a CP memo from the lawyer stating that all legal requirements and closing deliverables are satisfied prior to funding.
A questionnaire will be provided to you in order to check your VIE (Société Générale and Business France) eligibility. For an efficient analysis of your application, please make sure to truthfully answer all the questions.
Kindly note that it is also mandatory to provide us with a formal proof of your M2 diploma validation before the assignment start date. No VIE mission will start without this document.
*Grade sheets are not accepted as justification of the diploma.
Profile required
PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.
To facilitate the examination of your application by our English-speaking managers, we thank you for applying in English.
Studies & experience:
- Graduate with a Master's degree from a Business/Engineering School or University
with a specialization in Accounting, Business Administration or Internaltional studies - Previous experience in banking would be appreciated
Language skills:
- Fluent in English
Operational, technical & soft skills:
- Good understanding of accounting concepts (Cash, AP, AR, Net, Inventory)
- Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office products including MS Project, and Excel, plus collateral management system and LoanIQ.
- Hands on Middle Office or Back Office collateral monitoring experience.
- Special projects and management reporting skills
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Proficient/Good command of MS Office
- Business Support and Client Focus
- Operational Excellence
- Strong problem solving, analytical mindset and organizational skills; ability to prioritize and multitask.
- Ability to work in a dynamic, deadline-focused environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Proactive approach.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Team player.
The VIE assignment in a nutshell
This VIE in New York is to begin February 1st, 2027, but you need to plan 3 months between your application date and the beginning of your VIE assignment. It will last 18 months.
In case a visa is necessary, please make sure your passport is valid up to 6 months after the end of the VIE contract to not delay your departure.
The VIE is a specific contract, under Business France's eligibility criteria, opened to candidates under 28 and from the member states of the European Economic Space. For further information (including your financial indemnities), please see Mon VIE-VIA Business France.
Why join us
As soon as you arrive, you will be integrated into our teams and will learn every day alongside our experts, who will support you in your tasks. Gradually, you will become more independent in your projects, making this experience a real career accelerator. You will also discover all the diversity of our businesses, in a sector that is constantly evolving and innovating.
At the end of your VIE, various opportunities could be offered to you, in France and abroad.
Business insight
At Societe Generale, we are convinced that people are drivers of change, and that the world of tomorrow will be shaped by all their initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious.
Whether you're joining us for a period of months, years or your entire career, together we can have a positive impact on the future. Creating, daring, innovating and taking action are part of our DNA.
If you too want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful on a daily basis and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us!
Still hesitating?
You should know that our employees can dedicate several days per year to solidarity actions during their working hours, including sponsoring people struggling with their orientation or professional integration, participating in the financial education of young apprentices, and sharing their skills with charities. There are many ways to get involved.
