Trainee - Global Banking & Advisory UK Business Management Officer

Trainee - Global Banking & Advisory UK Business Management Officer

Societe Generale is one of Europe's leading financial services groups and a major player in the economy for over 160 years, we support 25 million clients every day with more than 126,000 staff in 65 countries

Our Group draws on our European roots to develop our business internationally. Our unique geographic positioning enables us to connect Europe and Africa with major global financial centres in Asia and the Americas.

The Group combines financial strength, proven expertise in innovation and a sustainable growth strategy with the objective of creating value for all our stakeholders. We seek to be a trusted partner in the projects of those building tomorrow's world today.

About the team:

GLBA is the Coverage and Investment Banking division of SGCIB. It offers a global advisory approach focused on strategic dialogue with clients. GLBA offers clients the whole range of services offered by SG GBIS and the Group, with a particular focus on investment and commercial banking activities. GLBA provides tailor-made solutions to corporate, financial institutions, the public sector and family offices.

The BMO office main mission is to support the strategy, the development and the transformation of GLBA while maintaining a sound and safe framework to conduct GLBA activities.

Summary of Key Purposes of the Role:

Reporting to GLBA UK BMO and assisting the GLBA UK SMF in implementing the global GLBA strategy in the UK, with a focus on Strategy & Clients and Run the Bank. 

This role has a focus on being responsible for the monitoring of the performance of the platform with a focus on financial performance reporting, budgeting, strategic reviews and analysis (platform and client profitability) as well as management of the day to day operations of the platform office planning, LOD 2 and 3 liaison, controls set up and monitoring etc

Responsibilities:

·         Assisting GLBA UK BMO (and ultimately GLBA DIR) in all matters related to the UK GLBA activities

·         Assisting UK management in the analysis monitoring and review of performance (BL and PRCU) as well as monitoring of key topics and costs

·         Conducting financial and operational performance analysis and benchmarking

·         Help with coordination and preparation of internal presentations for management

·         Support implementation of transversal initiatives for the UK platform

·         Day to day collaboration with the GLBA wider teams and the units supporting them

Technical:

·         Strong knowledge of the SG’s organization and of the Resources departments (GLBA, GBSU, COMM, …)

·         Good analytical skills

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Excel, PPT

·         Responsibility – capacity to manage multiple tasks with multiple deadlines under short deadlines and capacity to understand and identify risks (conduct, reputational, financial, etc.) for GLBA, and SG Group, and act responsibly in line with SG Group Values, Code of Conduct, and other applicable rules & regulations

·         Knowledge of financial markets & solid accounting skills

Behavioural:

·         Client orientation – capacity to deal with very demanding internal business contacts from different business lines

·         Innovation – ability to support long-term projects and follow-up meetings and ability to support the teams in launching diverse cross-business initiatives

·         Team spirit – ability to articulate issues and solutions confidently and persuasively with audiences from Finance, IT, Operations, etc

·         Team spirit – experience of working with people with diverse, international backgrounds

·         Communication skills – ability to interact comfortably with all levels of management, clear and concise writing and speaking

·         Commitment – excellent organisational and time management skills; ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in an extremely time-sensitive conditions

People join for the impact they can have on us. They stay for the impact we have on them. A flatter structure offers visibility and exposure beyond that of our competitors, so you know our names, and we know yours. It's personable, human, and inspires success through passion. By encouraging open mindedness and a willingness to share ideas, we have adapted to market changes and thrived through innovation. Bringing words like “hard work” and “dedication” together with “community” and “respect” has enabled us to work collaboratively and build our future together. We call this Team Spirit and it's what makes us different. It's what makes you different.

If you feel you have the required experience and qualifications, then please apply to the SG Resourcing Team, and we will manage your application. At Société Générale, we believe our people are our strength and are core to the success of our business. As such, we search for, recruit and appoint the best available person on the basis of aptitude and ability, regardless of sex, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, pregnancy, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or gender identity.