TRAINEE: FIC Business Management, Global Markets - APAC
Responsibilities
The role will be primarily focus on the below themes:
- Contribute to the business strategy and further improve profitability
- Increase operational efficiency
The role would involve:
- Support Senior Business Managers on specific business initiatives such as big trades, NPC, New offerings (electronic venue, new CCY,), etc.
- Conduct ad-hoc requests, analysis, and studies to help support the business.
- Collaborate with various support functions (Risk, Compliance, Legal, Operations) on shared topics.
- Prepare Dashboards for monitoring of relevant KPI
- Act as lead on certain projects or deliveries
- Prepare and update presentations for FIC Management
Profile required
- Hold a relevant Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology or similar
- Prior exposure to the banking industry, i.e., summer internship would be a plus
- Strong Communication skills
- Flexibility, pro-activity, curiosity and capable to multi-task
- Result and solution orientated
- Positive, can do attitude
- Team spirit, collective mindset
- Interest in financial markets
- Capable to adapt to a fast-paced work environment.
- Advanced level in Excel & Power Point
- Familiarity with Digital visualisation tool (Tableau / Power BI) would be a plus
- Other programming languages would be a plus
Behavioral Skills
- Client - Understanding and Respect: I listen to clients and colleagues in order to understand and anticipate their needs
- Client - Sales and Marketing Strategy: I contribute to adapt our offer to our clients'/internal partners' needs
- Team Spirit - Synergies: I make cooperation with colleagues in and outside my team a priority
- Innovation - Thinking out of the box/Creativity: I propose new ideas and solutions
- Responsibility - Risk awareness: I am constantly on the lookout for risks
- Commitment - Sustainability: I strive to develop my skills and knowledge
This is a fixed term 12 month Trainee contract with Societe Generale. You will form part of the team on a full time basis. In order to apply for the Trainee position please ensure you have completed your qualification and will be available to work full time for the duration of the Trainee contract.
Business insight
Company Description
Societe Generale is one of the leading European financial services groups. Based on a diversified and integrated banking model, the Group combines financial strength and proven expertise in innovation with a strategy of sustainable growth. Committed to the positive transformations of the world’s societies and economies, Societe Generale seeks to build together with its clients, a better and sustainable future through responsible and innovative financial solutions. Active in the real economy for over 150 years, with a solid position in Europe and connected to the rest of the world, Societe Generale has over 117,000 employees and supports 25 million individual clients, businesses and institutional investors worldwide (figures as of August 2023). We have a presence in 11 locations across Asia Pacific. With our regional headquarters in Hong Kong – a core hub of the worldwide Societe Generale Group – we employ around 2,300 employees in the region. In addition, Societe Generale's Global Solution Centre (SGGSC) in Bangalore and Chennai supports the Group in Asia Pacific and globally with customised business solutions.
Department Description
Global Markets (MARK) Business Management Office (BMO) teams plays a key role in developing the Global Markets (MARK) business while mitigating operational risk.
A global team and a key partner for MARK business lines and activities to enable MARK to do what it does best – serve the needs of its clients in a secured way.
Combining process and business expertise, quality of execution, technology advisory, innovative solutions and operational risk prevention, MARK/BMO is a trusted advisor helping to ensure the highest service levels to clients.
MARK/BMO plays a pivotal role in collaborating with Support and Control functions in Finance, IT, Operations, Risks, Compliance and Legal.
Run day-to-day operations while also delivering on business-critical key projects, such as new business, regulations, or transformation.
The Fixed Income and Currencies (FIC) Business Management Office focuses on building, managing & optimizing all processes from pre-trade and post-trade. It ensures the best service is offered to MARK clients by monitoring, reviewing, and transforming existing processes. It also provides the management with relevant tools and indicators to ensure the efficiency of the commercial set-up. The FIC BMO role is also to make sure the activity operates within the regulatory framework and at the same time the risk is mitigated.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. Societe Generale is committed to recognizing and promoting all talents, regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.