Trading Assistant

Trading Assistant (Societe Generale, New York, NY)

Ensure timely and accurate capture of executed trades, including complex and exotic products, into internal systems. Monitor Straight-Through Processing (STP) flows and promptly investigate and resolve trade booking discrepancies. Collaborate with traders to verify trade details and ensure alignment with front office risk and position reporting. Oversee the full lifecycle of trades including coupon payments, rate fixings, option expiries, maturities, modifications, and cancellations. Liaise with operations and clearing teams to ensure timely processing of lifecycle events and trade amendments. Act as a key liaison between the Front Office, Back Office, Product Control, and IT teams to ensure process consistency and timely issue resolution. Ensure alignment and consistency with global Trading Support Unit (TSU) counterparts across regions. Support audit and regulatory reviews by providing accurate trade data, responding to requests, and maintaining detailed procedural documentation. Maintain rigorous control standards and ensure processes comply with internal policies and regulatory obligations. Participate in system upgrades and UAT testing to ensure trade flow and booking accuracy are maintained. Coordinate with TriOptima and internal teams to facilitate trade compressions and optimize portfolio efficiency. Provide direct, on-demand support to traders and sales personnel to address operational issues, resolve breaks, and ensure smooth execution workflows. Telecommuting may be permitted. When not telecommuting, must report to SG, 245 Park Ave., New York, NY 10167. Salary: $112,778 - $130,000 per year.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Economics or a related field, plus 5 years of professional experience as a Trade Analyst, Financial Analyst or any occupation, job title, position supporting fixed income and derivatives desks. Must also have the following: 5 years of professional experience with capital markets, financial instruments, and asset classes including Vanilla Interest Rate Derivatives (IRD), Total Return Swaps (TRS), Swaptions, Caps/Floors, and structured credit and rate products; 3 years of professional experience utilizing Microsoft Suite of products (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook); 2 years of professional experience working with regulatory requirements related to cleared swaps and trade reporting; 2 years of professional experience utilizing MarkitWire for trade affirmation and lifecycle event processing; 2 years of professional experience with cleared swaps utilizing LCH and CME, including netting processes through TriOptima; and 2 years of professional experience with Futures and Options and their trade lifecycle.

  LINK TO EMPLOYEE REFERRAL PROGRAM: Incentives offered through the firm's Employee Referral Program are applicable to this position.  For more information, please visit our "Employee Referral Program" link in the Human Resources section of our intranet under the Talent Management tab at: http://entrenet.us.world.socgen/support_groups/human_resources/talent_management/employee_referral_program.html

Societe Generale is committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let our Recruiters know.

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. For more information about our Culture and Conduct initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-culture/)

DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING (“DIB”):
Our DIB Mission: Recruit, develop, retain and advance a talented workforce that is united in our efforts to leverage our talent and further develop an inclusive environment that will enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients. It seeks to foster an environment where employee differences are valued and where all employees feel engaged, supported, respected, and informed. For more information about our DIB initiatives, please visit this link: https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-diversity/

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.

COMPENSATION:
Base salary range does not include overtime pay, bonus and/or other benefits, where applicable. Actual base salary offer will vary based on skills and experience. The role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and includes a competitive benefits package including 401(k) plan with company match, medical/dental/vision, and other benefits for fertility, wellness, student loans and commuters.