Structuring Bank

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What is the role of a Structuring Bank in a financial transaction?

A Structuring Bank plays a central role in structured finance transactions which are by nature complex and require multidisciplinary expertise—financial, legal and tax. These operations include:


The Structuring Bank supports the client upstream, before execution, to build the most appropriate financial, legal and tax architecture for the transaction.

1. Strategic financial advisory
Based on a detailed analysis of cash flows, debt capacity, financial risks and expected market conditions, the Structuring Bank recommends:

  • the right financing instruments and their calibration;
  • the security package expected by lenders;
  • the optimal legal and tax structure, together with legal counsel.

2. Optimizing the financing
This high value added support allows the client to:

  • secure a more efficient financing structure;
  • reduce the overall cost of funding;
  • present a transaction aligned with lender expectations;
  • increase the likelihood of a successful syndication.

3. Participation in the financing
The Structuring Bank may:

  • participate directly in the financing;
  • receive a structuring fee ;
  • earn a margin on the portion of the financing it provides.

Examples of transactions where Societe Generale acted as Structuring Bank