TRAINEE: Corporate Communications, Asia Pacific

What We Offer

Your life doesn’t revolve around your job. So, find the job that revolves around your life.

The Trainee role is a full time 24-month contract with Societe Generale where you will have access to a diverse range of training materials to help you succeed, covering various aspects of businesses, including but not limited to technical skills, leadership development, communication skills, client service and relationship management. To be eligible, please ensure you have completed your qualification and will be available to work full time for the duration of Trainee contract.

Responsibilities

• Content Creation
  -    Assist in preparing briefing notes, speeches, presentations and social media content for senior leaders’ internal and external engagements
  -    Maintain the communication calendar and ensure timely delivery of planned initiatives 
• Internal Communications 
  -    Draft and edit internal communications such as event invitations, newsletters, intranet posts, etc.  
  -    Monitor feedback and questions from employees to enhance future communications strategies
• Event Coordination 
  -    Support the organisation of internal events, including town halls, leadership seminars, visitor forums, etc.
  -    Work with the APAC Event team to ensure seamless execution of events and assist in creating post-event reports, capturing key takeaways and feedback 
• Research & Reporting 
  -    Conduct research on industry conferences, market trends, competitors and target audiences; provide insights and contribute to strategy development
  -    Track and measure the effectiveness of communication initiatives through analytics
• Administrative Support
  -    Assist with day-to-day administrative tasks such as scheduling, file management, and preparing reports

Candidates with outstanding performance will be considered for early conversion to permanent roles.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Communications / Finance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills
• Communications experience in the financial services sector and general knowledge of the financial services industry will be an advantage

Attributes:

• A proactive, detail-oriented, and creative mindset
• A team player with ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders at all levels
• Trustworthy, with sensitivity to confidential matters, and transparent
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges
• Dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture and value diverse perspectives.

BEHAVIORAL SKILLS:

• Client - Client  focus: I put long term relationship with our clients at the center of my actions, whatever my position.
• 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.
• Responsibility - Performance: I strive for high performance.
• Commitment - Sustainability: I strive to develop my skills and knowledge.

As soon as you arrive, you will be integrated into our teams and will learn every day alongside our experts, who will support you in your tasks. Gradually, you will become more independent in your projects, making this experience a real career accelerator. You will also discover all the diversity of our businesses, in a sector that is constantly evolving and innovating.

BUSINESS INSIGHT

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/

Department Description:

The Communication department of Societe Generale Asia-Pacific ensures:

• The definition and implementation of the communication strategy, in line with the company’s identity and objectives in the region, as well as with the directions and organisation given by Societe Generale group’s Communication division
• The support of the wholesale banking strategy and expertise, principally in Corporate & Investment banking (Global Markets, Global Banking & Advisory, Global Transaction Banking), with Corporate & Social Responsibility and Innovation as key enablers
• The promotion of Societe Generale’s brand positioning, its purpose, missions and values, to its internal and external stakeholders