V.I.E. in Metric Monitoring

Our team is providing financial analysis, reporting and certification to different partners and stakeholders: Finance, Front-Office, and Risk Management divisions.

The position is an integral part of the Metrics Monitoring Group (MMG) part of RISQ division, dedicated to the Equity Derivatives business line of Global Markets at Société Générale Americas offices in New York City.

Joining MMG is the opportunity to acquire and develop strong technical knowledge of various products traded by the fixed income derivatives team, develop your expertise on PnL analysis, income attribution and risk metrics including Value at Risk and Stress Test.

The role offers extensive partnership with all the essential teams who managed these transactions for the bank (including traders, risk managers, developers, Middle Office, etc.) and exposure to a broad range of functional team.

It will allow you to build a broad & deep understanding of the value chain.

The position is located directly on the trading floor within the equity business lines.

·        Certify the main Risk metrics of each desk (VaR, STT and SVaR)

·        Produce, Certify and publish the Risk and P&L metrics of the trading desk

·        Be a major contributor to the different regulatory projects that impact the bank

·        Work closely with the trading teams to develop a deep knowledge of their business and clients

·        Certification of Greeks and sensitivities to different Risk factors (Spot, Volatility, Dividend, Repo, Forex etc.)

·        Certification of the Profit & Loss and Income Attribution of the trading desk

·        Publish commentary about the Daily and Monthly P&L to senior management

·        Liaison with other departments to Work on transversal and regulatory projects

·        Continuous enhancement of P&L/Risk processes and systems using programming and ITEC teams for the global industrialized tools

Due to the VIE eligibility criteria a questionnaire will be provided. Please make sure to answer all the questions for an efficient analysis of your application.

PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply for a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.

To facilitate the examination of your application by our English-speaking managers, we thank you for applying in English.

Studies & experience:

·        Graduate with a Master’s degree from Business/Engineering School or University with a specialization in Finance

·        A previous experience of 1 year would be appreciated

Language skills:

·        Fluent in English (B2-C1)

Technical, operational & Soft skills:

·        Proficient/Good command of MS Office

·        Good communication and presentation skills

·        Proficient VBA/python programming

·        Knowledge of derivative instruments

·        Experience with powerBI preferred

The VIE assignment in a nutshell

This VIE in USA is to begin as soon as possible but you need to plan 3 months between your application date and the beginning of your VIE assignment. It will last 18 months.

In case a visa is necessary, please make sure your passport is valid up to 6 months after the end of the VIE contract to not delay your departure.

The VIE is a specific contract, under Business France’s eligibility criteria, opened to candidates under 28 and from the member states of the European Economic Space. For further information (including your financial indemnities), please see Mon VIE-VIA Business France.

As soon as you arrive, you will be integrated into our teams and will learn every day alongside our experts, who will support you in your tasks. Gradually, you will become more independent in your projects, making this experience a real career accelerator. You will also discover all the diversity of our businesses, in a sector that is constantly evolving and innovating.

At the end of your V.I.E. contract, various opportunities could be offered to you, in USA and abroad.

At Societe Generale, we are convinced that people are drivers of change, and that the world of tomorrow will be shaped by all their initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious. Whether you’re joining us for a period of months, years or your entire career, together we can have a positive impact on the future. Creating, daring, innovating and taking action are part of our DNA. If you too want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful on a daily basis and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us!

Still hesitating? 
You should know that our employees can dedicate several days per year to solidarity actions during their working hours, including sponsoring people struggling with their orientation or professional integration, participating in the financial education of young apprentices, and sharing their skills with charities. There are many ways to get involved.