Investment Banking Associate - M&A - Power & Energy

Location: New York

# Investment Banking Associate - M&A - Power & Energy Apply---New York, New York, United States Salary from 99,000 to 200,000

Reference 26000

KJLStart date 2026/11/30

Publication date 2026/09/25## Responsibilities Division

Description:

Global Banking and Advisory (GLBA) combines wholesale coverage with world-class product financing and advisory expertise within one team.  We currently have open roles within our following investment banking divisions.
• Investment Banking Division (IBD)  
• Advisory & Financing Group (AFG)   
• Coverage (COV)   
• Credit & Structured Finance (CSF)   
• Natural Resources & Infrastructure (NAT)  
• Syndication (SYN)    We provide our issuer clients (corporates, financial institutions, public sector) with capital raising solutions, along with structured financing and commodities, forex, and interest rate hedging. Developing tailor-made products and providing strategic advice (capital structure advisory, financing schemes and capital markets) based on our worldwide expertise and in-depth sectorial knowledge, we aim to meet their financing needs. We are a top player across euro debt capital markets and won many international accolades over the years as a worldwide leader in export, project and natural resources & energy finance.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  The Associate will work in a generalist capacity within a team of experienced Corporate Finance professionals and will have extensive exposure within the bank and with  addition to the usual responsibilities expected of an Associate, the successful candidate will be expected to:
* Prepare or supervise financial analyses and models – specifically company valuations
* Prepare or supervise company profiles, and more detailed memoranda and presentations describing the key attributes of client companies and acquisition opportunities
* Research potential buyers / investors / targets / opportunities
* Contribute to, and help develop ideas for, potential transactions
* Be proactively involved in every phase of the deal process
* Perform and present ad hoc research to support generation of new business opportunities
* Coordinating with internal functions to obtain all required approvals for the execution of transactions
* Understand product and market dynamics through comparables and markets analysis
* Credit analysis and preparation of credit applications
* Keep up with industry trends## Profile required

Profile

Required:

REQUIRED:

* Strong analytical skills
* Knowledge of corporate finance valuation and financial accounting concepts
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in teams
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Demonstrated work ethic, positive attitude, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task
* SIE, Series 7/79 and Series 63 certifications. If not already obtained, must complete within five months of hireTECHNICAL

SKILLS:

* Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and WordPRIOR

WORK EXPERIENCE:

* Either prior experience in Investment Banking (three years) or a similar period working in the Power & Energy sector

EDUCATION:

* Bachelors Degree from a top-tier university (preferably in Economics, Accounting, or Finance)
* Masters Degree, if no prior Investment Banking work experience## Business insight

Societe Generale is committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let our Recruiters know.
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