V.I.E. Sales Associate Global Transaction Banking

With over 6000 specialists in over 40 countries, GTB represents a major player in banking flows and trade services and we rely on our strong presence in Europe and mature and emerging markets worldwide. We can offer the expertise of a large international banking group and experience spanning over twenty years. As a real local Bank in all the countries where we operate, our global system ensures optimal coordination. We can intervene in cash management and trade services in Europe, Africa, Asia, Americas, Overseas, and in the Middle East

The responsiveness and dynamism of our teams, their accurate knowledge of market trends and regulations, the strength of our networks and our diverse range of products allow us to optimize the daily management of the cash flow, securing commercial and financial transactions for our corporate clients.

As Sales Associate Global Transaction Banking you will support the GTB team in Country in any Sales Office Activity with Corporates and Non-Bank Financial Institutions. You will report to the Head of the GTB Belgium.

Products and services to be marketed will include, amongst others:

• Domestic and international means of payment
• Foreign Exchange (when related to cross-border payments)
• Electronic Banking products as well as associated services
• Liquidity Management solutions like cash pooling
• Domestic and International Guarantees
• Import Letters of Credit
• Export Letters of Credit
• Active cross-selling with the different Business Lines of the Bank especially with the factoring department of GTB.

The role requires a strong client service orientation, operational and process knowledge, knowledge of regulatory and risk processes, analytical and communication skills as well as professional integrity at all times. 
He/she will be an effective team player and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)

Responsabilities:

• Assist GTB Sales Managers in the commercial development of the desk : with client call preparation by creating relationship review materials, response to RFP, pitch books, repricing, global account plans, prepare credit reviews and conducting market intelligence and customer research
• Assist the GTB Sales managers in the daily commercial management : liaise with the GTB Middle Office in Brussels and the Back Office in Paris, make pricing simulations
• All commercial actions shall be recorded in the CRM tool and documented on the common drive
• Provide feedback from clients/prospects to Product Development Division in order to ensure the Bank maintains a competitive position in the International Corporate Cash Management market
• Participate in the permanent supervision activities of the GTB desk
• You will be responsible for the KYC Onboarding Process, communicating with future clients, collecting the required documents and interacting with our KYC Validation Teams
• You will be involved in managing the correspondence with the SG Network and in following up on questions which are raised from clients
• You will be involved in reviewing the coherence of limits and outstanding and in the yearly credit reviews for the GTB clients
• You will be involved in the information requests from compliance on certain client transactions
• You will work on regular reporting for the client portfolios of the Senior Sales Managers, closely monitoring the development of the portfolios and analysing and explaining deviations
• Act as back up of the GTB Sales when they are absent and participate at client meetings and events

A questionnaire will be provided to you in order to check your VIE (Société Générale and Business France) eligibility. For an efficient analysis of your application, please make sure to truthfully answer all the questions.

Please note that for the missions outside the European countries, 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. Otherwise, we strongly advise you to launch asap the renewal of your passport.

PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to 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 degree from Business/Engineering School or University
• A previous experience in Banking or Global Transaction Banking would be appreciated

Language skills:

•  Fluent in English, French and other foreign language skills like Dutch would be advantageous

Technical, operational & soft skills:

• Pro-active team player but also able to work autonomously

• Time management, organizational and planning skills with proven ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills for pitching, other languages could be useful for this position

• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders

• Comfortable and confident to speak / present to clients and also SG senior management

• Highly proficient with Microsoft (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and superior analytical and quantitative skills

The VIE assignment in a nutshell

This VIE in Brussels 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 24 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 VIE, various opportunities could be offered to you, in France 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.