Trading Business Manager - Analyst

Main responsibility consists of minimizing Operational Risk related to e-trading (including algos). ETOs perform the following:

• Assist MARK in supervisory Processes a.k.a. Controls (Checks, Reviews, Attendance of committees, Audits & Inspections) including the definition of action plans to resolve weaknesses observed. 
• Monitor + review on an ongoing basis MARK Processes generating Operational Risk in relation to electronic trading.
• Monitor + review on an ongoing basis Staff, Assets and Suppliers involved in these Processes.
• Define and implement controls to reduce and preferably avoid the e-trading related Operational risk e.g., pre- and post-trade controls as well as various onboarding and oversight committees globally, regionally and locally. 
• Identify improvements in the above and if necessary, launch studies/investigations to assess validity of such improvements considering Risk reduction but also cost and efficiency
• Document the above
• Define, prioritize, fund e.g., request CTB and complete Projects to realize above improvements and action plans, each managed as projects.
• Report + escalate timely to Management (functional and hierarchical).
• Cooperate efficiently with Partners i.e., the SUs (predominantly RISQ, CPLE, and GBTO) as well as the ETO team globally whilst performing the above.
• Adhere to SG Code of Conduct and Trading Handbooks whilst conducting all the above.
   

In order to fulfill the above Responsibilities, the following Skills are required on at least a VP level:

• Understanding of trading on exchanges and the business models that require e-trading (bonus: knowing SG EQD and FIC business models)
  NB: this includes algo trading, manual trading, agency trading vs principal trading, market feed vs order passing, etc.
• Appreciation of regulatory risk in relation to trading activities (bonus: experience with e-trading regulations on at least one exchange)
• Understanding + experience in ITC (bonus: development experience, e-trading infrastructure)
• Understanding + experience in project management (ITC or other) (bonus: experience being part of and running projects)
• Good multi-tasking skills
• Good organizational skills
• Good communication skills
• Good analytical skills incl attention to detail
• Good critical thinking skills incl thinking out of the box

Behavioral Skills

• Team Spirit - Synergies: I make cooperation with colleagues in and outside my team a priority
• 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
• Innovation - Technology: I adopt new technologies in the solutions and projects I work on
• Responsibility - Risk awareness: I am constantly on the lookout for risks
• Responsibility - Accountability: I make decisions in my scope of responsibilities
   

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/

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Department Description

Business Unit (“BU”) Global Markets (“MARK”) provides financial services to investors (“Clients”). Within MARK there are Business Lines of which Equity and Equity Derivatives (“EQD”) provides equity product linked services to Clients and Fixed Income and Currencies (FIC) does the same for FX, Rates and similar products. EQD and FIC are supported and/or supervised by Service Units (“SU”): GBTO + GCOO + SEGL + COMM + DFIN (combined “LOD1”), CPLE + RISQ (combined “LOD2”) and IGAD (“LOD3”).