Trainee – 12 months’ contract – Derivatives Clearing Client Middle Office

Primary Objectives:

• Ensure that operational activities such as:

              o Trade breaks are investigated and resolved on a timely basis

              o All positions and expiries management are completed within exchange cutoff time

              o All regional regulatory reporting is completed accurately and on a timely basis

• Handle daily transactional activities, position & event management and ensure their completion on a timely manner
• Manage the daily client money reconciliations & controls for APAC exchanges and ensure compliance with the regulations of the relevant jurisdictions.
• Ensure that all key controls are completed appropriately and on a timely basis.
• Participate to BAU change topics/projects or improvement plans as required. Ensure that the Business As Usual (BAU) change projects are managed in accordance with internal policies and industry best practice
• Handle direct client’s transactional queries, perform investigation for proper resolution &/or direct them to appropriate teams as appropriate.
• Develop an expertise of the Société Générale business and organization, as well as the general Clearing business to have an adequate understanding of the business and the supporting platform.
• Develop an expertise of the Client setup and work closely with business as well as offshore/global teams
• Cover Follow the Sun protocol for inbound clients, regional/global exchange markets 
• Report and escalate significant issues and blocking points to manager on a timely manner.
• Cover for any other activities as the need arises to back up the team in a pro-active and professional manner
• Cross train with teammates regularly and ensure effective communication/handovers of BAU activities among team members
• Maintain up to date procedures of the tasks covered, and make sure to adhere to the Group policies and exchange rules as appropriate

Academic Background And Certifications, Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics of Finance fields
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, sense of service, and flexibility are essential requirements
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure
• Strong analytical and numerical skills. Keen eye for details.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Self-starter, and ability to work independently
• Ability to work within team with diverse cultural backgrounds
• Knowledge of MS Office

Behavioral Skills

• Team Spirit - Synergies: I make cooperation with colleagues in and outside my team a priority
• Team Spirit - Collective mindset: I favor the team’s interest over my own results
• Responsibility - Accountability: I make decisions in my scope of responsibilities
• Responsibility - Performance: I strive for high performance
• Client - Sales and Marketing Strategy: I contribute to adapt our offer to our clients'/internal partners' needs
• Commitment - Sustainability: I strive to develop my skills and knowledge

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidate will be notified.

Our Culture: 

At Société Générale, 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. Société Générale 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:

Société Générale 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 Derivatives Clearing Operations team supports the post-trade activity of Société Générale’s Exchange Traded Derivatives (ETD), Foreign Exchange (FX) and Over The Counter (OTC) business and services servicing clients including Banks, Hedge Funds, Asset Managers and Corporations.

This role is based in Singapore and reports to the Client Middle Office (MO) manager in Singapore.

Market coverage: Global ETD markets