Société Générale

Founded in Paris on 4 May 1864, Société Générale is a French universal bank that has expanded from domestic commercial banking into a multinational financial-services group. It serves 27 million clients across 58 countries and reported €27.3 billion in revenue for 2025.

The group operates through three main businesses: French retail banking, private banking and insurance; Global Banking and Investor Solutions; and Mobility, International Retail Banking and Financial Services. Its wholesale franchise is particularly strong in equity derivatives, structured finance and ESG-related solutions, while its broader portfolio includes transaction banking, financing, markets, consumer finance, leasing and international retail banking.

Société Générale is also executing a transformation focused on simplifying its business portfolio, improving operational efficiency, strengthening capital and maintaining strict risk management. For students, this means opportunities span both technical markets and financing roles and large-scale retail, digital and international banking operations.