Junior Trading Specialist

Part of the MARK EQD department, the trader analysts team provides financial analysis, pricing, reporting and answers ad hoc requests for the trading.

The position is dedicated to the Global Markets (MARK) department at Societe Generale Americas offices in New York City.

The teams are located directly on the trading floor with the appropriate desks.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

The employee will join the trader analyst team in charge of, among others,

·         Managing intraday risk analysis on pure FO metrics (i.e. metrics not part of RISQ and regulatory framework) like Greeks and sensitivities to different risk factors (Spot, Volatility, Dividend, Repo, Forex etc), non-official VaR and stress tests and pre-trade simulations.

·         Computing estimated End of Day PnL and product repricing

·         Producing report for trading and trading management

·         Producing daily and weekly dashboards to better monitor the trading activity (corporate actions, product lifecycle, position reports, …)

·         Pricing and back-testing QIS strategies

·         Answering Front Office ad-hoc request and reporting

·         Developing tools to optimize processes or scarce resources using programming languages (VBA, Python, javascript, …) and our internal APIs for tactical tools and IT teams for the global industrialized tools

·         Liaise with other departments to work on transversal and regulatory projects

·         Other processes of interest to MARK/TRD that cannot be characterized as official metrics/tasks

·         Any future projects/tasks that does not involve official data

COMPETENCIES

·         Think strategically and tactically depending on the project/issue and provide quick results and answers

·         Strong commitment, highly accountable, extremely self-motivated and result oriented

·         Work in high pressure environment with very short deadline.

·         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

·         Able to effectively interact and influence at all levels within the organization including traders, brokers, operations, IT development, infrastructure, etc.

·         Team player with collaborate attitude

·         Comfortable working in a very dynamic environment, with rapidly changing organizations and priorities

·         Project management skills working with both strategic and tactical projects

TECHNICAL SKILLS

·         In depth knowledge of Equity Derivatives products, especially exotic products, volatility products and 1Delta products

·         Strong analytical and mathematical skills

·         Advanced knowledge of programming languages (VBA, Python, Javascript)

·         Strong understanding of US and global regulatory environments

·         Understanding of electronic trading platforms, algorithmic trading, and derivatives

·         General understanding of broker dealer operations and back office trade flows

EDUCATION

Required:

·         Degree or U.S. equivalent in Finance, Financial Engineering, Engineering, Economics, Information Systems, or a related field

Desired

·         Master's degree or U.S. equivalent in Finance, Financial Engineering, Engineering, Economics, Information Systems, or a related field

LANGUAGE

Required: English

Desired: French a plus

OUR CULTURE: 
At Societe Generale, we live by our 4 core values of commitment, responsibility, team spirit and innovation. We are engaged and demonstrate consideration for others. We act ethically and with courage. We focus our talent and energy on collective success. We experiment and propose new ideas. This way, we maximize our ability to serve client needs and anticipate market changes. Societe Generale is committed to strengthening bonds with colleagues, communities, and the world in which we live, because relationships are at the heart of how we operate.
For more information about our Culture and Conduct initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-culture/)

D&I: 
Our Diversity & Inclusion Mission: Recruit, develop, advance, and retain a diverse workforce that is united in our efforts to enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients.

Our Diversity & Inclusion Vision: 
•     Engaged workforce that is demographically diverse in a way that reflects the communities in which we operate
•     Inclusive culture and workplace that recognizes employees' unique needs and utilizes their diverse talents 
•     Engage our community and marketplace, and position the organization to meet the needs of all its clients

For more information about our D&I initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/societe-generale-about/diversity-and-inclusion/)

HYBRID WORK ENVIRONMENT:
For most positions, Societe Generale offers a hybrid work arrangement that offers employees the flexibility to work remotely, as well as on-site, in order to promote interaction and collaboration with colleagues while adhering to all SG standard protocols.  Hybrid work arrangements vary based on business area.  The applicable Business lines will determine and communicate the work arrangements that best meet their business needs.

COMPENSATION & SALARY RANGE:

Base salary range does not include overtime pay, bonus and/or other benefits, where applicable. Actual base salary offer will vary based on skills and experience. The role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and includes a competitive benefits package including 401(k) plan with company match, Medical/Dental/Vision, and other benefits for fertility, wellness, student loans and commuters.