Societe Generale

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily operational processes related to equity prime brokerage, including trade support, settlement, and reconciliation.
• Collaborate with front office teams to ensure accurate and timely processing of client transactions.
• Analyze and resolve discrepancies in trade data and client accounts, maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Participate in projects aimed at improving operational efficiency and client service delivery.
• Support the development and implementation of new tools and processes to enhance the overall client experience.
• Engage with clients on ad hoc requests and onboarding workflows
• Contribute in defining specifications and performing UAT for new information system or booking scheme
• Document / update procedures relate to sensitive processes and controls
• Engage with cross-functional teams to understand the broader aspects of equity markets and prime brokerage services.

Profile required

• Hold a relevant Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology or similar
• Equity derivative products knowledge is preferred
• Risk focused: demonstrate operational risk detection and analysis
• Result oriented: demonstrate strong drive to achieve result while well estimate risk of own actions
• Client focus: consistently search for ways to improve client service
• Excellent communication skills: with an ability to use these collaboratively, explain and challenge, as appropriate.
• Team Player: Make cooperation between colleagues, inside and outside the team, a priority
• Responsible, proactive and positive mindset
• Think out of the box; propose new ideas and solutions on identified problems or existing processes
• Accuracy, swiftness, ability to work under pressure in trading environment
• Strong and sharp analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge in any programming language is a plus
• Fluent English is mandatory with daily interaction with a multicultural team

This is a fixed term 24-month Trainee contract with Societe Generale. You will form part of the team on a full-time basis. In order to apply for the Trainee position please ensure you have completed your qualification and will be available to work full time for the duration of the Trainee contract.

Behavioral Skills

• Team Spirit - Synergies: I make cooperation with colleagues in and outside my team a priority
• Team Spirit - Open mindset: I listen and share my views and my expertise in an open mode
• Innovation - Technology: I adopt new  technologies in the solutions and projects I work on
• Responsibility - Risk awareness: I am constantly on the lookout for risks
• Innovation - Simplification: I make things & ideas simple \
• Responsibility - Performance: I strive for high performance

Business insight

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/

Hybrid Work Environment:

Société Generale offers a hybrid work arrangement that offers employees the flexibility to work remotely, as well as on-site, in order to promote interaction and collaboration with colleagues while adhering to all SG standard protocols.  Hybrid work arrangements vary based on business area.  The applicable Business lines will determine and communicate the work arrangements that best meet their business needs.

Department Description

Societe Generale Corporate & Investment Banking is a part of Global Banking & Investor Solutions (GBIS). 
Equity Prime Brokerage Middle Office sit within GBTO/EQD. Global Banking Technology & operations (GBTO). GBTO deliver Technology and Operations excellence in our day-to-day services to Global Banking and Investor Solutions (GBIS) Business Units and their clients. The Equity Prime Brokerage Middle Office team play a crucial role in supporting our clients and ensuring seamless operations within the equity markets. Our team is dedicated to providing high-quality services, managing risk, and optimizing processes to enhance client satisfaction. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, gaining exposure to various aspects of equity trading and client management.

Product scope: Product scope: Dynamic Portfolio Swap (DPS), Cash Equity, Fixed Income.