Why GE? Why Join the Investment Analyst Program? GE Commercial Finance GE Commercial Finance provides loans, operating leases, financing programs, commercial insurance, and an array of other products and services aimed at enabling businesses worldwide to grow. • • • • Corporate Financial Services Healthcare Financial Services Capital Solutions Real Estate 2/ GE / October 4, 2007 GE Corporate Financial Services CFS provides creative financing solutions to middle market companies. Our solutions include loans to drive growth, improve cash flow, restructure, provide working capital, etc… • • • • • • • Corporate Lending Global Sponsor Finance Bank Loan Group Capital Markets Global Media and Communications CFS Asia and Europe Global Sponsor Investment Management 3/ GE / October 4, 2007 Investment Analyst Program • An intense 2-3 year entry-level leadership development program • Travel to client sites all over the U.S. & Canada • Work with many segments within CFS • Exposure to many different industries • Formal training throughout the program • Develop analytical, team building and leadership skills • Recommend solutions to Account Management/Underwriting Team 4/ GE / October 4, 2007 Develop business leadership skill set Business & Leadership Training: • Business Writing • Customer Centricity • Fundamentals of Leadership • Communication & Interpersonal Skills Analytical Training: • Classroom instruction based around risk issues 9 Understanding collateral risks 9 Valuation of different companies 9 Financial Statement Analysis 5/ GE / October 4, 2007 IAP Curriculum Intro to Lending In-Charge/Leadership Essentials • Risk case work • Customer centricity • Managerial training • Financial Accounting • Borrowing Base 24-27 months 9-months 1st week 12-15 months Intermediate Training • Risk assessment • Business writing skills Omega Training • Cash Flow Analysis • Deal structure 4 Intensive weeklong courses taught by GE Risk Professionals 6/ GE / October 4, 2007 Why should you join the IAP? Experience diverse aspects of business with real responsibility Tom Johnstone Laura Scerbo Chief Risk Officer, Corporate Lending In-Charge Investment Analyst “The IA team is one of the most powerful early-career leadership roles within GE. In this role the IAs directly interact with the finance leadership at our customers, as well as senior underwriters in Corporate Lending. This experience builds self confidence, clear thinking and superior analytical skills that can accelerate your career within GE.” “As a recent college graduate the IAP has been a great learning experience for me. Being an IA you are constantly working with a variety of people. My communication and analytical skills continuously improve, via both on the job experiences as well as in-class training. In my opinion there are few other entry level positions that give you as much responsibility as GE’s IAP.” 7/ GE / October 4, 2007 Life after program Near Term > Work as a Business Analyst as part of an underwriting or portfolio management team > Join the Corporate Audit Staff > Work in Asset Management > Join Energy Financial Services Long Term > Become an underwriter of new deals > Become an account manager of an existing loan portfolio > Chief Risk Officer for a segment > Possibilities are endless!!! The training is universal… the experience is as individual as you 8/ GE / October 4, 2007 What we’re looking for … Our approach: Start with the Best … > Curious, Passionate, Resourceful, Accountable, Committed, Open and Energetic > Self confident; have the energy to create an idea and run with it > Communicators that can excite teams and inspire them to act > Innovators and Imaginers; come to work seeking solutions > Relevant academic and/or work experience 9/ GE / October 4, 2007 Is GE right for you? 10 / GE / October 4, 2007 Selection process make your career choice an informed one Research GE & IA Program www.gelending.com www.gecareers.com Are You a Fit for GE ? Campus Interview Business Decision Is GE a Fit for You ? Business Site Interview Job Offer Career Decision 11 / GE / October 4, 2007 Why GE? Ask Us! 12 / GE / October 4, 2007 gecareers.com 13 / GE / October 4, 2007