V.I.E. Trader Assistant

The Trading Team is in charge of executing equity hybrid derivatives trades on behalf of clients, and risk managing the resulting exposure on the banks’ trading books. The Trainee will cover all equity hybrid derivatives products, with a specific focus on exotic and hybrid options. By nature of the trades, the trainee will also have to familiarize himself with secondary position risks on the following asset classes (Rates, Credit, Foreign exchange).

Responsibilities:

• Support trading team on day-to-day operations
• Maintain and improve existing spreadsheets and tools used by the desk
• Develop on specific products a deep understanding and knowledge of parameters impact on pricing
• Develop new products and strategies under the lead of a senior trader
• Look at the risk systems and tools, and understand book deformations
• Establish good relationships with sales and structuring departments

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 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’s degree from Business/Engineering School or University with a specialization in Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Machine Learning or similar
• A previous experience in a trading floor environment would be appreciated

Language skills:

• Fluent in English (B2-C1)

Technical, operational & Soft skills:

• Microsoft Office, in particular Excel; good coding skills in VBA and/or Python
• Strong interest in financial markets and understanding of complex products
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Proven analytical, computer and interpersonal skills as well as writing, communication and presentations skills
• Strong team player who can demonstrate creativity and initiative

The VIE assignment in a nutshell

This VIE in Japan 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 12 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 Japan and abroad.

At Société Générale, 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.