TRAINEE: Equity Finance Trading

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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.

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical Trainee to join the Equity Finance Trading team in HK. 
This role is designed for an individual with strong technical skills, particularly in Python and VBA, and a deep curiosity for understanding Equity Finance products and internal trading applications.

The Trainee will support the trading desk through data analysis, automation, and process improvement, while gaining comprehensive exposure to the business environment of Equity Finance (Stock Loan, Total Return Swaps, and Financing).

This is a non-trading, non–client facing role intended to build a strong foundation in our workflows, and analytics that support the front-office trading function.

Trading Desk Support (Non-Trading Activities Only)

• Assist in daily workflow preparation and post-trade analysis for the Equity Finance desk, including Stock Loan, Total Return Swap (TRS), and financing-related processes.
• Provide analytical support to traders by preparing reports, dashboards
• Monitor inventory-related data

Application & Tools Development

• Develop and maintain tools using Python and VBA to improve desk efficiency, automate manual processes, and enhance data quality
• Utilize internal SG (Société Générale) applications and ensure accuracy and integrity of data used by the desk.
• Optimize internal tools, workflows, and system interfaces.

Business Understanding & Process Improvement

• Build a deep understanding of Equity Finance business concepts, including: 
  • Stock Lending & Borrowing
  • Total Return Swaps
  • Collateral management and financing
  • Inventory management
• Identify opportunities to streamline or improve existing operational processes.
   

Technical Skills

• Strong programming proficiency in Python and VBA (required).
• Ability to manipulate and analyze large datasets.
• Experience with databases (SQL) is a plus.

Business Knowledge

• Basic understanding of Equity Finance products and trading lifecycle.
• Strong interest in stock loan, swaps, and equity financing markets.
• Motivation to deepen understanding of front-office trading operations.

Analytical & Personal Skills

• Excellent analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• High level of curiosity and willingness to learn complex concepts.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with traders and support teams.
   

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/

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