Fund Operation Specialist , Transversal Fund Operations Department, SG Haussmann Japan

Introduction

Join the Global Banking Service Unit at Société Générale as we seek an operations professional to support Société Générale Haussmann Asset Management Japan (SGHJ). With over 150 years of experience, Société Générale is a leading global financial institution committed to empowering businesses and driving economic growth.

About Global Banking Service Unit
The ambition of Global Banking Service Unit (GBTO) is to deliver Technology and Operations excellence in our day-to-day services to Global Banking and Investor Solutions (GBIS) Business Units and their clients.

We follow market activities, 24h/24h, in real time, from Hong Kong to Montreal. We manage the customer lifecycle and develop solutions to control the Bank's risk and protect our businesses.

To meet evolving client needs and market requirements, as well as anticipating technological advances, our role is to accelerate and support the transformation of GBIS activities. GBTO is at the very heart of this technological and operational challenge.

Role Summary

In this pivotal role within the Transversal Fund Operations Department supporting SGHJ, you will drive operational excellence by collaborating with internal stakeholders - Fund Managers, Product Managers, Compliance, and Finance - and external partners, including Auditors, Distributors, Custodians, and Outsourced Vendors.

You will engage with the entire fund lifecycle, starting from new fund launch setup, daily operations, which include fund valuation, trade processing, subscriptions and redemptions, cash and distribution management, reconciliation, regulatory reporting, and fund audit support. A key responsibility will be managing and instructing our outsourcing providers for fund operations and accounting.

By promoting a strong risk culture, you will help create and implement effective process controls. Staying abreast of market practices and regulatory changes will ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. You will also oversee the accurate and timely production of regulatory reporting which are created by outsourced vendor, crucial for the success of our asset management operations

Minimum qualifications, capabilities and skills 

• Experience: Relevant years of experience in domestic funds accounting and operations, focusing on daily fund operations, including NAV valuation and publishing
• Operation Risk Management:  Proficient in incident recovery and proposing short-term /long-term preventive actions 
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with T-STAR and strong understanding of financial instruments, including derivatives, equities, bonds, onshore (offshore funds knowledge is a nice to have)
• Process Development: Proven experience in launching new funds, and hands-on involvement in Japanese funds operations
• Process Improvement: Able to review process and challenge when a weak point in risk / control is discovered and move forward on productivity improvement by implementing process kaizen / automation (with / without help from IT).
• Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office tools (Excel, Word, Power-point, Outlook)
• Language Proficiency: Native level fluency in Japanese.
• Mindset: Positive, open-minded and adaptable with a can-do mindset suited for an innovative environment.
• Team Player: Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills 

• New production introduction Experience:  Experience in launching new types of funds and collaborating with the business on innovative structuring
• Language Proficiency: Business-level proficiency in English

Our ambition

We have an ambition to be the relationship-focus bank, a reference on its markets, chosen for the quality and commitment of its teams. You will play a vital role in bringing the ambition to life, leveraging on your skills and expertise and make a meaningful impact.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are determined to be a company where employees feel good as they are, reflecting the diversity of the clients we serve and the society in which we operate. In APAC, we have 5 dedicated networks covering different topics – Gender, LGBT+, Differently Abled, Cross-Generations and Culture.

Supporting Success

We provide exceptional benefits to support your overall well-being, ranging from various flexible working arrangements, family friendly leaves and beyond.

Maximizing Potential

We offer a top-tier, comprehensive training catalogue and talent development programs. Additionally, we offer diverse career growth opportunities, including internal mobility and international assignments, empowering you to advance and expand your career.

Societe Generale is one of the leading European financial services groups. Founded in 1864, we have been playing a vital role in the economy for over 150 years. With more than 148,000 employees based in 76 countries worldwide, we accompany 32 million clients throughout the world on a daily basis. Based on a diversified universal banking model, the Group combines financial strength with a strategy of sustainable growth.

Our expertise in the Asia Pacific region ranges from Corporate & Investment Banking (Advisory, Financing and Global Markets) to Asset Management, Securities Services, Trade Finance and Cash Management Services. Leveraging on our formidable global footprint, we serve corporates, financial institutions, and the public sector. With our regional headquarters in Hong Kong, we operate in 11 countries across Asia Pacific, employing over 6,600 employees. You can find us in Beijing, Seoul, Tokyo, Singapore, Mumbai, Sydney and other locations in the region.

About Société Générale Haussmann Asset Management Japan (SGHJ)

Established in 2007 as Lyxor Asset Management Japan, SGHJ is a wholly owned subsidiary of Société Générale. Well-integrated within the Group, SGHJ collaborates with other Société Générale entities to drive rapid business expansion. Committed to serving Japanese investors, SGHJ emphasizes excellence in asset management services and operations.

As a dynamic organization supported by a major financial institution, SGHJ embodies Société Générale's core values of team spirit, innovation, commitment and responsibility, fostering collaborative environment that encourages pen communication and idea sharing.

Hybrid Work Environment:
Societe 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.