Trainee - Maritime Industries

Trainee - Maritime Industries 26000KQM

Job Type

: Trainee 12 months

Organization

: GLBA/STS/MAI/LON

Primary Location

: United Kingdom-London

Job Posting

: Oct 2, 2026

Responsibilities

About the Team

The Maritime Industries team is part of a global banking and financial services group specialising in the shipping and maritime sector.

The London-based team focuses on clients across the EMEA region. It provides:

• Financing solutions for shipping and maritime infrastructure projects
• Advisory services related to debt funding and corporate transactions
• Support for emerging areas such as environmentally sustainable shipping and decarbonisation

The team works closely with international colleagues and supports a wide range of financial solutions, including:

• Corporate and structured lending
• Leasing solutions
• Export credit–backed financing
• Mergers and acquisitions advisory
• Hybrid and structured capital solutions

All roles at Société Générale CIB are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to effective risk assessment and management, sound judgement, and speaking up when noticing behaviours or outcomes creating unintended risk. You will be expected to operate with integrity, manage risk proactively in day-to-day activities, log and escalate issues promptly and constructively, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and self-accountability.

Purpose of the Role

The Trainee will support the team across deal origination, execution, and portfolio management. The role provides exposure to financial transactions in the maritime sector and offers hands-on experience in analysis, modelling, and client engagement.

Key objectives include:

1. Supporting the team in identifying and developing new business opportunities
2. Assisting with transaction execution and internal approval processes
3. Contributing to the management and monitoring of existing client relationships and transactions

Key Responsibilities

Transaction Support and Execution

• Assist in preparing and structuring new financing transactions
• Support the preparation of credit applications and internal approval materials
• Conduct financial analysis, including profitability assessments and capital modelling
• Review transaction documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal standards
• Support deal closing processes, including verifying required conditions and coordinating with internal teams

Research and Market Analysis

• Conduct research on clients, markets, and industry developments
• Prepare regular reports on financing markets, costs of funding, and sector trends
• Support preparation of materials for internal discussions and external client presentations

Client and Stakeholder Support

• Assist in the preparation of presentations and marketing materials for client meetings
• Help maintain strong working relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
• Support the drafting of information materials and engagement documentation

Portfolio Monitoring

• Assist in monitoring existing transactions and client performance
• Support periodic reviews, amendments, and waivers where required
• Maintain accurate internal records and databases of transactions

Financial Modelling and Analysis

• Build and review financial models for transactions and client assessments
• Analyse company financials and project performance
• Support valuation and risk analysis activities

Compliance and Process Support

• Conduct client due diligence checks (e.g. identity and compliance checks)
• Ensure all activities follow internal policies and regulatory requirements
• Assist with internal reporting requirements

Profile

Candidate Profile

Education and Background

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in finance, economics, business or a related field
• Interest or exposure to one or more of the following areas:
  • Corporate finance or structured finance
  • Shipping or maritime industries
  • Energy or infrastructure sectors
  • Sustainability or environmental finance

Skills and Competencies

Technical Skills

• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Understanding of financial statements and corporate finance principles
• Ability to build and interpret financial models (Excel proficiency required)
• Strong written communication skills for reports and presentations
• Attention to detail in reviewing documents and data
• Familiarity with financial data tools (e.g. market data platforms) is beneficial

Behavioural Skills

• Drive and motivation: Proactive, with a positive and solution-focused attitude
• Ownership: Takes responsibility and delivers high-quality work
• Teamwork: Collaborates effectively and contributes to team success
• Adaptability: Able to respond to changing priorities and market conditions
• Communication: Clearly communicates ideas to colleagues and stakeholders
• Client focus: Demonstrates awareness of client needs and service quality
• Time management: Able to manage deadlines and work under pressure

• Demonstrated risk mindset: proactive identification and escalation of risk, sound judgement under pressure, and willingness to speak up and challenge constructively

• Demonstrate a strong risk culture by balancing commercial objectives with sound judgment and client outcomes

Summary

This traineeship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in maritime finance within an international banking environment. The role provides exposure to complex financial transactions, market analysis, and client interaction, forming a strong foundation for a career in structured finance or corporate banking.

Specific Context

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.

Environment

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.