Convertible Bonds (ECM / Equity-Linked)

We are looking to hire a Vice President to join the Equity-Linked / Convertible Bonds (CB) team within ECM. The role will focus on the origination and execution of convertible bond transactions across APAC, with significant involvement in structuring, pricing, documentation, and investor engagement.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality execution while working closely with internal stakeholders and maintaining strong interaction with CB-focused investors.

Key Responsibilities

Transaction Execution & Structuring

• Lead and support the execution of convertible bond and equity-linked transactions across APAC
• Drive structuring of CB deals, including terms such as conversion premium, coupon, maturity, and embedded features
• Perform detailed valuation and pricing analysis, including equity option modelling and credit considerations
• Evaluate trade-offs between issuer objectives and investor demand to optimize deal outcomes

Pricing & Market Execution

• Play an active role in deal pricing discussions, bookbuilding, and investor feedback analysis
• Monitor market conditions, volatility, and comparable transactions to inform pricing strategy
• Coordinate closely with Syndicate, Sales, and Trading teams during execution

Documentation & Process Management

• Work alongside Legal and Compliance teams on transaction documentation, including offering circulars and term sheets
• Ensure all deal documentation is accurate, compliant, and aligned with market standards
• Manage execution timelines and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders through to closing

Investor Coverage

• Maintain and develop relationships with convertible bond investors, including hedge funds and dedicated CB funds
• Participate in investor education, pre-marketing, and roadshow processes
• Provide insights on investor appetite, demand trends, and positioning strategies

Stakeholder Coordination

• Collaborate closely with ECM, DCM, Sales, Trading, Research, Legal, and Compliance teams
• Support senior bankers in client pitches by providing structuring ideas and market insights
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and best practices within the team

This is an in-scope position under the MRC Scheme. As per the Guidelines on the Mandatory Reference Checking (MRC) Scheme issued by HKAB, which have been endorsed by the HKMA, Authorized Institutions that are hiring staff for Relevant Positions need to obtain specific references from past employers for whom you have worked during the preceding seven years.

Requirements

• Proven experience in Convertible Bonds / Equity-Linked Capital Markets, ideally within an investment bank
• Proven experience in:
  o CB structuring and execution
  o Pricing and valuation analysis (including options / derivatives concepts)
  o Transaction documentation processes
• Strong understanding of:
  o Equity volatility and derivatives concepts
  o Credit considerations in CB structures
  oAPAC ECM / equity-linked market dynamics
• Established interaction and access to CB-focused investors (hedge funds and institutional accounts)

Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities
• Solid understanding of financial modelling and valuation techniques
• High attention to detail with strong execution discipline
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple live transactions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field (advanced degree is a plus)
• Fluency in English required; Mandarin is an advantage but not mandatory
• Experience across APAC markets preferred
   

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/

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