Global Transaction Banking Middle Officer Trade Services – M/W

Societe Generale Global Transaction Banking (GTB) includes payment and cash management, cash clearing services, trade services, factoring and foreign exchange services associated to these activities.

GTB integrates all the expertise and services required to facilitate the daily transactional activities of major economic and financial actors both in a domestic and international scope. In SG Brussels the GTB team covers Payments and Cash Management (PCM) and Trade Services (TRA) both strategic activities for Societe Generale. With over 6000 specialists in over 40 countries, GTB represents a major player in banking flows and trade services and we rely on our strong presence in Europe and mature and emerging markets worldwide. We can offer the expertise of a large international banking group and experience spanning over twenty years. As a real local Bank in all the countries where we operate, our global system ensures optimal coordination. We can intervene in cash management and trade services in Europe, Africa, Asia, Americas, Overseas, and in the Middle East.

Our GTB Trade Services Desk in Brussels is promoting, managing and developing Trade Finance solutions for all our clients in Belgium and, in a back-up role, for the Netherlands and Nordic countries. Furthermore, it is actively acquiring new business prospects in close cooperation with the global Trade Finance network and other related departments in the Bank. As part of the Trade Sales Department, the Trade Middle Officer will be responsible for supporting the origination of Trade Finance transactions, as well as monitoring and ensuring a proper execution of all Trade Finance transactions within the local desk.

As Middle Officer Trade Services you will support the Trade team in Country.

You will report to the Head of GTB Middle Office in Belgium.

Products and services to be marketed will include, amongst others:

• Domestic and International Guarantees

• Import Letters of Credit

• Export Letters of Credit

Active cross-selling with the different Business Lines of the Bank especially with the factoring department of GTB

The role requires a strong client service orientation, operational and process knowledge, knowledge of regulatory and risk processes, analytical and communication skills as well as professional integrity at all times.

He/she will be an effective team player and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Develop a close relationship with Clients throughout the pre, mid and post implementation stages and identify new opportunities

• Create added value for Clients pro-actively identifying synergies within the Global Transaction Banking Business Lines

• Act as first point of contact for our customers and discuss with them operational specificities of their requests (e.g. required changes on guarantee texts or discrepancies on LC documents)

• Manage the entire process associated with incoming: Issuance, amendment and cancellation requests for domestic and international guarantees

• Support the process associated with incoming: Issuance, amendment, document presentation and cancellation requests for import and export letters of credit

• Ensure that all transactions are conducted in line with internal policies and regulatory guidelines

• Fee monitoring / management /debiting / preparation of invoices in close dialogue and alignment with back office

• Prepare internal / external monthly business reports and other relevant reporting / statistics

• Close cooperation with GTB Front Office and support of Senior Trade Bankers

• Support with execution of Permanent Supervision Controls

Studies & experience:

• Graduate with a master’s degree

• Ideally, past experience in Banking, Global Transaction Banking Trade Services

• In Depth knowledge of trade finance products (letters of credit, guarantees, ..) - minimum three years of proven experience

Language skills:

• Dutch: C1

• English: C1

• French: B2

• Other foreign language skills would be advantageous

Technical, operational & Soft skills:

• Highly proficient with Microsoft (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and superior analytical and quantitative skills

• Pro-active team player but also able to work autonomously

• Time management, organizational and planning skills with proven ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills for pitching, other languages could be useful for this position

• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders

Société Générale is a multi-category bank offering every employee the possibility to have several careers in a professional career path. Internal mobility and training are two core areas we focus on, in a dynamic, prosperous and evolving context.

At Société Générale, we are convinced that people are drivers of change, and that the world of tomorrow will be shaped by all their initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious.

Whether you’re joining us for a period of months, years or your entire career, together we can have a positive impact on the future. Creating, daring, innovating and taking action are part of our DNA.

If you too want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful on a daily basis and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us!

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