Trainee – Prime Services & Clearing (Global Markets)

Kick-start your career in Global Markets

Are you looking to build a career at the heart of financial markets, working alongside senior leaders on high-impact projects?

We are looking for a highly motivated Trainee to join our Prime Services & Clearing team, where you will gain unique exposure to both front-office business activities and senior governance, supporting the SGIL CEO and senior management team.

This is a rare opportunity to develop a broad skillset across strategy, governance, risk and project management within a fast-paced, international environment.

What you’ll be doing

You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, playing a key role in supporting both day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting governance activities, including organising committees and preparing materials for senior management
• Assisting with documentation and reporting for executive-level discussions
• Monitoring outsourced services and contributing to third-party risk oversight
• Supporting project management activities, including tracking progress and coordinating across teams
• Assisting in responding to regulatory and internal requests
• Contributing to a variety of cross-functional initiatives across the business

What we’re looking for

We’re seeking a dynamic and versatile candidate who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-exposure role.

Your profile:

• Previous experience in Audit or Consulting (internships or full-time roles)
• Business school background (or equivalent), with a strong interest in financial markets
• Highly organised and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders
• Analytical mindset and strong attention to detail
• Proactive, self-starter with a collaborative approach
• French language skills are a strong advantage

Why join us?

• Gain direct exposure to senior leadership, including the CEO office
• Develop a broad and transferable skillset across governance, risk, and strategy
• Work in a global and collaborative environment
• Build a strong foundation for a long-term career in Global Markets

About the team

Prime Services & Clearing is part of the Equities business and provides clients with integrated solutions across execution, clearing, financing and related services. The team operates at the intersection of markets, risk and operations—making it an ideal environment to gain broad, impactful experience.

Ready to apply?

If you are ambitious, curious, and ready to take on a high-visibility role from day one, we would love to hear from you.

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.