Senior Product Specialist

The primary location for this position is Chicago, IL. There is also opportunity for this role to be located in New York City.

The Prime Services FCM Product Development team is mandated and accountable to ensure the Global Prime Services Platform remains competitive, relevant and innovative in an ever-evolving business landscape.  The team acts as a direct liaison to clients, exchanges, and third-party technology providers to keep a pulse on industry landscape, as well as acting as a central resource for coordination amongst SG divisions spanning across Front Office, Risk, Operations, Technology, Legal and Compliance.  This role is responsible for the commercial strategic direction of the Listed Derivatives and Cleared Swaps agency business to ensure the platform continues to expand through innovation and client acquisition.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Own and drive Product strategy for Listed Derivatives and Cleared Swaps through though leadership, vision definition and partnership with internal business partners and external clients, exchanges, and vendors
• Partner with PSC Sales to manage key client relationships to protect, optimize, and increase revenue
• Maintain c-suite level relationships with exchanges, CCPs, and vendors 
• Explore industry, competitor and client trends to ensure SG maintains industry leading position
• Represent the Prime Services division to senior management through regular Product and Business Updates
• Define and document PSC business opportunities and strategic development cases
• Provide day to day product coverage and support to clients and sales teams to drive revenue growth
• Actively participate in client sales pitches
• Engage and maintain relationships with senior support functions to ensure a high level of customer service
• Document procedures and business requirements as required
• Provide training to sales and support staff on new and existing products/platforms 
• Evolving the platform to deliver client specific requirements

Technical Skills:

• Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with data analytics tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Business Objects
• Knowledge of industry standard clearing and trading technology 
• Understanding of risk models and management programs

Competencies:

• Deep product knowledge and experience with Cleared Swaps, Listed Derivatives and overall Prime Brokerage
• Strong understanding of pre and post-trade functions including trade flows, clearing, settlements, margin and cash management 
• Established network of key contacts across clients, exchanges, and vendors
• Strategic thinking with commercial awareness of product positioning, competitive and market landscape
• Self-directed and capable of operating independently to effectively drive strategy within Prime Services
• Exceptional communication and organization skills
• Project Management experience 

Qualifications:
Must Have:

• 8+ years’ experience in Global Markets with specific focus on Cleared Swaps and Listed Derivatives 
• Sales, Trading, Technology, Operations, Business Management and/or Project management skills 

Desired:

• Series 3, 63, and 7 licenses or ability to obtain licenses within reasonable timeframe 

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Societe Generale is committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let our Recruiters know.

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:
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:
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.