Trainee – Mergers & Acquisitions (Financial Institutions Group) - 11-month fixed-term

SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution is seeking a Trainee in their Financial Institutions Group M&A team. The role requires a university graduate with practical experience in front-office M&A and strong financial modelling skills. You will engage in all stages of deal origination and execution, conducting research and analysis. This position offers the chance to work within a motivated team and contribute to high-profile transactions while developing a deep understanding of the financial sector.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Exposure to diverse financial sectors

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• University graduate with practical work experience in front-office M&A.
• Strong interest in and understanding of banks and other financial subsectors.
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Engage in all stages of deal origination and execution.
• Conduct industry and company research.
• Perform advanced quantitative analysis and financial modelling.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

University graduate

Job description

Responsibilities

Join an Award-Winning Team in a Dynamic Industry

Are you a university graduate with practical front office M&A experience and a passion for finance? Do you want to deepen your expertise in banking and financial services within a leading global institution? Société Générale’s FIG M&A team invites you to launch your career in a fast‑evolving industry landscape.

About the Role:

As a Trainee in our Financial Institutions Group M&A team, you will build on your front office experience by working hands‑on across mergers and acquisitions involving diverse financial subsectors and geographies. You will engage in all stages of deal origination and execution, including industry and company research, advanced quantitative analysis, valuation, financial modelling, and client presentation preparation. This role provides a unique opportunity to broaden your global financial services perspective within a high‑performing, supportive team.

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What We Are Looking For:

• University graduate with practical work experience in front-office M&A
• Strong interest in and understanding of banks and other financial subsectors
• Excellent financial modelling and analytical skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Effective communication skills; articulate, professional, and polished presentation style
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to teamwork
• Language skills in DACH and CEE regions are a strong advantage

Why Join Us?

• Work in a collaborative, driven environment within an award-winning team
• Gain exposure to a broad spectrum of financial subsectors and international markets
• Contribute meaningfully to high‑profile M&A transactions and client engagements
• Develop your career at a firm recognised for its business success and market leadership

Commitment to Conduct and Integrity

We expect all employees to uphold Société Générale’s internal policies and regulatory requirements, demonstrating integrity, diligence, and professionalism consistent with FCA and PRA Conduct Rules.

Ready to advance your career with Société Générale? Apply now and be part of a team shaping the future of financial services.

Why join us

People join for the impact they can have on us. They stay for the impact we have on them. A flatter structure offers visibility and exposure beyond that of our competitors, so you know our names, and we know yours. It's personable, human, and inspires success through passion. By encouraging open mindedness and a willingness to share ideas, we have adapted to market changes and thrived through innovation. Bringing words like “hard work” and “dedication” together with “community” and “respect” has enabled us to work collaboratively and build our future together. We call this Team Spirit and it's what makes us different. It's what makes you different.

Business insight

If you feel you have the required experience and qualifications, then please apply to the SG Resourcing Team, and we will manage your application. At Société Générale, we believe our people are our strength and are core to the success of our business. As such, we search for, recruit and appoint the best available person on the basis of aptitude and ability, regardless of sex, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, pregnancy, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or gender identity.