Trainee-Transversal Fund Operations

Major Accountabilities / Principal Responsibilities

• Support daily fund operations for Japanese domestic and offshore funds, primarily Cayman funds, including NAV, trade, position and cash monitoring.

• Support subscriptions, redemptions, margin calls, distributions, fee and expense payments, and other fund lifecycle events.

• Monitor settlement, matching and cash-flow status, and follow up on exceptions with fund administrators, trust banks, custodians and other service providers.

• Assist with fund accounting activities, including reconciliations, NAV packs, financial statements, audit support and regulatory reporting.

• Produce important fund-related reports, including BIS reports, performance reports and monthly reports, and support KPI / KRI reporting where applicable.

• Support selected distributor middle-office activities within the approved team scope, including booking / position checks, transaction follow-up and internal coordination.

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and third-party providers on operational inquiries, exceptions and agreed follow-up actions.

• Work with IT and service providers on system issues, business requirements, enhancements, UAT and process improvement.

• Support new-fund or product initiatives, onboarding and operational-readiness activities.

• Support the development and maintenance of operational procedures, checklists and control points under the supervision of experienced team members.

Key Skills, Experience & Profile Requirements

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and numerical accuracy.

• Curiosity and willingness to ask relevant questions to understand the business context and operational impact.

• Good communication skills and ability to coordinate with internal teams and external service providers in Japan and overseas.

• Proactive, collaborative, adaptable and comfortable working in a small international team.

• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.

• Willingness to learn and apply AI and workflow-automation tools, including Microsoft Copilot and Power Automate, to support process improvement and operational efficiency.

• Automation or programming skills are an advantage but not required.

• Interest in asset management, investment funds, securities operations, accounting or financial markets.

• Japanese: native or business-fluent level. English: business level.

Other requirements:

• Able to work five days per week.

• The allocation between SGHJ fund operations and selected distributor middle-office support may be adjusted according to business priorities, training progress and control requirements.

Our ambition

We have an ambition to be the relationship-focus bank, a reference on its markets, chosen for the quality and commitment of its teams. You will play a vital role in bringing the ambition to life, leveraging [on your skills and expertise / on your major at your school]  to drive success and make a meaningful impact.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are determined to be a company where employees feel good as they are, reflecting the diversity of the clients we serve and the society in which we operate. In APAC, we have 5 dedicated networks covering different topics – Gender, LGBT+, Differently Abled, Cross-Generations and Culture.

Well-being

We provide exceptional benefits to support your overall well-being, ranging from various flexible working arrangements, family friendly leaves and beyond.

Maximizing Potential

We offer a top-tier, comprehensive training catalogue and talent development programs. Additionally, we offer diverse career growth opportunities, including internal mobility and international assignments, empowering you to advance and expand your career so long as you stay on the driver seat around your career

About Societe Generale 
Societe Generale is one of the leading European financial services groups. Founded in 1864, we have been playing a vital role in the economy for over 150 years. With more than 148,000 employees based in 76 countries worldwide, we accompany 32 million clients throughout the world on a daily basis. Based on a diversified universal banking model, the Group combines financial strength with a strategy of sustainable growth.
Our expertise in the Asia Pacific region ranges from Corporate & Investment Banking (Advisory, Financing and Global Markets) to Asset Management, Securities Services, Trade Finance and Cash Management Services. Leveraging on our formidable global footprint, we serve corporates, financial institutions, and the public sector. With our regional headquarters in Hong Kong, we operate in 11 countries across Asia Pacific, employing over 6,600 employees. You can find us in Beijing, Seoul, Tokyo, Singapore, Mumbai, Sydney and other locations in the region.

Department Description

Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking is a part of Global Banking & Investor Solutions (GBIS). We are looking for a Transversal Fund Ops operator who is determined for learning fund related products and activities and operational skills. The selected candidate will join our team and work with our key business partners (e.g. fund administrators, outsourced operations) in the fund operation space covering both distributor and asset management aspects.