Associate – ECM Syndicate (APAC)

We are seeking a highly motivated Associate to join the Equity Capital Markets (ECM) Syndicate team in Hong Kong. The role will focus on supporting the origination and execution of equity transactions across Asia Pacific, including IPOs, follow-ons (ABBs/blocks), and convertible bonds.

The successful candidate will play a key role in deal execution, bookbuilding, investor engagement, and coordination across internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution of ECM transactions including IPOs, accelerated bookbuilds (ABBs)/block trades, and convertible bonds
• Assist in bookbuilding, order management, investor allocation discussions, and pricing analysis
• Coordinate and support wall-crossing processes, ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory procedures
• Work closely with ECM origination, sales, trading, legal, compliance, and operations teams throughout the deal lifecycle
• Maintain and update investor feedback, demand analysis, and orderbook data
• Liaise with long-only and hedge fund investors during deal execution phases
• Oversee settlement coordination and operational workflows post-pricing
• Prepare deal materials, execution updates, and internal documentation

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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in ECM, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, or related capital markets roles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese (Mandarin). 
• Strong multi-tasking ability, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid understanding of equity markets, Hong Kong/PRC regulatory environments (HKEX, SFC), and capital markets products.

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.