Graduate Analyst, Investment Banking Division (Japanese Speaker) – Hong Kong

Responsibilities

Join our structured Investment Banking Division Graduate Program in Hong Kong and build a strong foundation across key product areas within investment banking. This opportunity is designed for graduates who are motivated to develop technical expertise, gain exposure to live transactions and learn from experienced bankers.

Over the course of the program, you will rotate across core investment banking teams and develop a broad understanding of strategic advisory and capital markets solutions. You will work on meaningful assignments, contribute to live deal activity and build the skills needed for a long-term career in investment banking.

Rotation Areas

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

• Support the execution of domestic and cross-border M&A transactions
• Conduct financial analysis, valuation and industry research
• Assist in preparing presentations, transaction materials and due diligence outputs

Equity Capital Markets (ECM)

• Support the origination and execution of equity and equity-linked transactions
• Contribute to market updates, investor analysis and transaction positioning
• Assist in preparing pitch books, offering materials and execution documentation

Debt Capital Markets (DCM)

• Assist in the structuring and execution of bond issuances and other debt financing solutions
• Support pricing analysis, market monitoring and investor-related considerations
• Prepare client materials and transaction updates for internal and external stakeholders

Strategic Acquisition Finance & Rating Advisory

• Support a highly recognized franchise providing Strategic Acquisition Finance and Rating Advisory to key clients
• Assist in analyzing acquisition financing solutions, capital structures and rating considerations
• Prepare financial analysis and client materials to support strategic dialogue and transaction discussions

What You'll Gain

• Broad exposure across core investment banking product areas and live transactions
• Structured training, mentorship and hands-on experience in financial analysis and execution
• A strong foundation for a long-term career in investment banking

Profile required

• Graduate with degree in Finance, Economics, STEM, or related fields
• Sharp analytical mind: Distill complex data into actionable insights
• Demonstrated interest in investment banking and financial markets
• Effective communication skills
• Fluent English and Japanese (required); Asian languages (Mandarin, Korean, Hindi) advantageous
• Experience: 0-2 years (internships welcome; banking experience not essential)
• Collaborative, adaptable, and solution-driven mindset

Business insight

Our Culture

At Societe Generale, we live by our 4 core values of commitment, responsibility, team spirit and innovation. We are engaged and demonstrate consideration for others. We act ethically and with courage. We focus our talent and energy on collective success. We experiment and propose new ideas. This way, we maximize our ability to serve client needs and anticipate market changes. Societe Generale is committed to strengthening bonds with colleagues, communities, and the world in which we live, because relationships are at the heart of how we operate. Please visit our APAC career website: https://www.societegenerale.asia/en/careers/building-your-career-with/ for more information.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I)

Our mission: Recruit, develop, advance, and retain a diverse workforce that is united in our efforts to enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients.

Our vision:

• Engaged workforce that is demographically diverse in a way that reflects the communities in which we operate
• Inclusive culture and workplace that recognizes employees' unique needs and utilizes their diverse talents
• Engage our community and marketplace, and position the organization to meet the needs of all its clients

Check out our DE&I initiatives: https://www.societegenerale.asia/en/careers/diversity-equity-inclusion-dei/

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

Department Description

Global Banking and Advisory (GLBA) is at the heart of supporting societal and environmental progress. As bankers, we advise our clients and provide them with direct and indirect capital to support projects that have a huge positive impact.