Global Markets Business Manager

As a Global Markets Business Manager, you will:

Contribute to the development and transformation of Global Market with a specific focus on trading and Sales Fixed Income and Commodities (FIC) activities in the region by:

• Sponsoring or leading key Global Market FIC projects that have a strong impact on clients.
• Accompanying regulatory changes impacting our businesses
• Maintaining the alignment of Global Market objectives with those of support and control functions (Operations, Legal, Compliance)

Continuously improve the efficiency of the Global Market in Asia set-up by:

• Optimizing our client base and the services provided to them
• Identifying and delivering simplification initiatives in collaboration with our partners
• Streamlining and automating our processes through the development of new tools.

Ensure the Global Market businesses are properly run, controlled, and protected by:

• Securing the framework of our commercial franchise/ Identifying areas of operational risks and taking corrective actions to remediate them.
• Monitoring and supporting the FIC activity for Global Market Asia:  Providing advisory and guidance on new transactions, new products, and new set-up, and ensuring compliance with rules and guidelines applicable to trading mainly.

This is a full-time, 12-months Agency-Temp contractor position. To be eligible, please ensure you will be available to work full-time for the entire duration of the contract.

• Proven track record in global markets-related roles
• Bachelor’s degree in business or finance-related fields or higher
• Fluency in written and spoken English. Fluency in written and spoken Korean would be an advantage
• Project management skills and experience
• Strong understanding of the global markets’ environment, in particular, knowledge of FIC products and OTC products. Experience in global markets trading tool will be a plus.
• Comprehensive knowledge of banking operation and governanc
• Client-oriented
• Values and exhibits team spirit and commitment.
• Strong decision-making skills, with a focus on risk awareness
• Outstanding communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to prioritize competing tasks and deadlines, and flexible and adaptable to fluid situations.
• Process re-engineering mind-set to increase operational effectiveness.
• Advanced Excel/ Office MS expertise including demonstrated basic programming skills will be a plus.
• Experience with databases and information management.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Consistently detail-oriented, goal-oriented.
• Strong ownership mindset and leadership in the work environment.
• Embodies growth mindset.

  Behavioral Skills

• Emotional Intelligence: Emotional intelligence encompasses self-awareness, empathy, and the ability to manage emotions effectively.
• Responsibility - Risk awareness: I am constantly on the lookout for risks
• Team Spirit - Synergies: I make cooperation with colleagues in and outside my team a priority
• Client - Understanding and Respect: I listen to clients and colleagues in order to understand and anticipate their needs
• Commitment - Sustainability: I strive to develop my skills and knowledge
• Client - Risk: I strive to satisfy clients while taking into account risks for the company
• Innovation - Change management: I support change

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:

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.

Department Description

The Global Markets Business Manager office (MARK/BMO) aims at helping the Global Market team’s development and at the same time preventing operational risks. MARK/BMO plays a pivotal role in coordinating with Support and Control functions in Finance, IT, Operations, Risks, Compliance and Legal. A successful candidate will be expected to run day-to-day operations while also delivering on business-critical key projects, such as new business, regulations, or transformation. The Business Management Office focuses on building, managing & optimizing all processes from pre-trade and post-trade. It ensures the best service is offered to Global Market clients by monitoring, reviewing and transforming existing processes. It also provides the Global Market management with relevant tools and indicators to ensure the efficiency of the commercial set-up.