TRAINEE: Debt Capital Markets

• Prepare update of relevant capital markets data

• Assist in the preparation of marketing documents (market update, peer analysis, secondary pricing performance, primary pricing indications)

• Collaborate with local and global teams to ensure marketing documents are of highest standard

• Monitor primary market developments (recent transactions, pipeline and market rumors)

• Support execution of capital markets transactions for clients, with other internal and external parties

• Perform regular research on latest product developments and potential/existing business opportunities

• Develop further in-depth understanding of all Debt Capital Market’s product; utilize this skill set to provide a high standard of advisory services to clients in the origination and execution of mandates

• Perform the role in accordance with the compliance rules inherent to the business, in respect of internal procedures, external and local Regulatory rules and Societe Generale's Group Code of Conduct

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or Master’s degree in Economics, Business, Finance or related disciplines

• Strong analytical and communication skills, highly numerate

• Good knowledge of fixed income markets and derivatives

• Experience with debt capital markets or a related fixed income discipline is a plus

• Commitment to work demanding hours with a positive attitude

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize

• Willingness to step up in a small team environment

• Good command of Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Bloomberg would be a plus

Behavioral Skills

• Client - Client  focus: I put long term relationship with our clients at the center of my actions, whatever my position

• Team Spirit - Collective mindset: I favour the team’s interest over my own results

• Innovation - Simplification: I make things & ideas simple

• Responsibility - Accountability: I make decisions in my scope of responsibilities

• Responsibility - Performance: I strive for high performance

• Commitment - Sustainability: I strive to develop my skills and knowledge

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

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Department Description

Sociate Generale (SG)’s Debt Capital Markets (DCM) group has responsibility for advising issuers (corporates, financial institutions and public-sector entities) on their issuance strategy in the primary debt capital markets and executing the related transactions. SG’s strengths reside primarily in cross-border offerings in public or private format.

The trainee’s primary responsibility will be to support the senior staff from origination to execution/closing of transactions.