Emerging Market Trader

• Manage trading book under given risk limits.
• Responsible for market making and managing order book.
• Work collaboratively with electronic Foreign Exchange (eFX) team to grow electronic business.
• Work with sales and other partners to grow the franchise and deliver trading budget.
• Know and respect the Volcker law's requirements, in the performance of certain duties as listed in handbooks.
• Operate in conformance with the mandate and in compliance with the Societe Generale (SG) procedures established for the enforcement of the French Banking Law compliance and Volker Rule.
• Manage positions under sound and effective risk management including for achieving individual business objectives.
• Adhere to SG policies, procedures and Code of Conduct; understand and act in compliance with all laws and regulations, including, but not limited to anti-money laundering and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations, relevant to area of responsibility and business.
• Act with responsibility, accountability and autonomy by utilizing sound judgment to make risk-mitigating decisions while remaining aware of the impact and consequences of such decisions to SG and our clients.
• Escalate any material risk, compliance or control-related issues that comes to your attention.
• Seek opportunities to improve the risk, compliance and control environment at SG and with our clients.

 Please note that this position is under Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFiD) regulations and requires MiFiD (Auto rite des Marches Financiers (AMF)/Marches d’Instruments Financiers II (MIFII) certification.

Academic Background and Certifications, Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with a Business Administration, Mathematics, Finance, Engineering or other equivalent background
• A few years' experience in market making South-east Asian/South Asian Foreign Exchange (FX)
• Good knowledge/expertise or experience in electronic Foreign Exchange (eFX)
• Track record of trading profitability 
• Team player and driven, ability to work in a dynamic environment
• Disciplined risk management and experience in working with other partners to grow client franchise

Operational Skills:

• Good data analytical skill is preferred.

Behavioral Skills:

• Client - Client focus: I put long term relationship with our clients at the center of my actions, whatever my position
• Client - Risk: I strive to satisfy clients while taking into account risks for the company
• Team Spirit - Open mindset: I listen and share my views and my expertise in an open mode
• Innovation - Thinking out of the box/Creativity: I propose new ideas and solutions
• Responsibility - Risk awareness: I am constantly on the lookout for risks
• Commitment - Inspiration: I support the vision and the strategy

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidate will be notified.

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/