Trainee – 12 months’ Contract – Global Markets Research & Strategy
Responsibilities
- Assisting in the creation of new models and techniques for analysing data from a risk perspective
- Assisting in automating current projects and creating a library for data visualization techniques
- Developing and maintaining quantitative tools and statistical models for analyzing asset markets from a return and risk perspective
- Helping to identify trading opportunities across asset classes
Profile required
Academic Background and Certifications, Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree minimum; Economics, engineering, mathematical, quantitative, financial engineering background
- Previous research experience a plus, but not mandatory
- Knowledge of programming is mandatory (R or Python)
Operational Skills:
- Motivation to learn about financial markets and a good team spirit
- Strong knowledge in market finance, mathematics or economics
- Strong programming skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Assist with compiling and analyzing macroeconomic and financial market data
- Contribute to the analysis and interpretation of research studies
- Be an independent self-starter and be able to work accurately under time constraints
Business insight
Company Description:
Societe Generale is one of the leading European financial services groups. Based on a diversified and integrated banking model, the Group combines financial strength and proven expertise in innovation with a strategy of sustainable growth. Committed to the positive transformations of the world’s societies and economies, Societe Generale seeks to build together with its clients, a better and sustainable future through responsible and innovative financial solutions. Active in the real economy for over 150 years, with a solid position in Europe and connected to the rest of the world, Societe Generale has over 117,000 employees in 66 countries and supports 25 million individual clients, businesses and institutional investors worldwide (figures as of August 2023). We have a presence in 11 locations across Asia Pacific. With our regional headquarters in Hong Kong – a core hub of the worldwide Societe Generale Group – we employ around 2,300 employees in the region. In addition, Societe Generale's Global Solution Centre (SGGSC) in Bangalore and Chennai supports the Group in Asia Pacific and globally with customised business solutions.
For more information, follow us on LinkedIn @Société Générale or visit our website www.societegenerale.asia.
Department Description:
The Global Markets Quant research team is responsible for analyzing fundamental, macro-economic and financial market trends using statistical and mathematical techniques and providing investment advice to clients regarding various asset classes, primarily equities. The incumbent will work closely with the global quant team and gain experience in global markets, including key aspects of how to create models to analyse various aspects of financial markets. The role sits has a high level of interaction with the global research, sales, and trading teams.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. Societe Generale is committed to recognizing and promoting all talents, regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.