Financial Institution Coverage - Trainee

Job Description/tasks:

1.Department Description and Responsibilities:

FIG (Financial Institution Coverage Group) department in Japan has responsibility to lead and coordinate businesses with Japanese Financial Institutions. The department is double hated between SGKK and SGTB reporting to, Head of FIG in Japan (=President of SGKK) and Head of APAC coverage.

Primary Objectives of the Team:

• Developing high level relationship with selected clients in order to promote the whole range of Societe Generale’s capabilities. 
• Defining SG business strategy on these customers and reviewing the transactions, resource allocation, credit risk and profitability 
• Handle issues or matters relating to the clients including KYC

2.Job Description and Main Responsibilities / Mission:

FIG Trainee will be to support the banker’s objectives mainly documentations and internal/external communication. The candidate should be highly motivated to develop their skills and be part of the expansion of Societe Generale’s Japan FIG business.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist in the preparation of documents (market update, peer analysis, secondary pricing performance, primary pricing indications, pitch book, and replying to clients’ requests).
• Co-work with internal relevant teams both in Japan and overseas to make sure smooth business communication.

Qualifications / Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or Master’s Degree in Economics, Business, Finance or related disciplines
• JSDA Class-1 Sales Representative (this can be updated upon joining)

Skills:

• Native level in Japanese  and Business (or Native) level in English
• Good command of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Bloomberg would be a plus
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Behavioral Requirements:

• Motivated to expand SG Japan business together with the team
• Comply Regulatory Requirements and Compliance Rules
• Commitment to work demanding hours with a positive attitude
• Good communication skill and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Willingness to learn and develop skills in a small team environment
• Responsive and ability to manage workloads accurately and in a timely manner
• Autonomous and pro-active, results and client driven, strong ethics such as integrity and transparency

Why Societe Generale?

Our ambition

We have an ambition to be the relationship-focus bank, a reference on its markets, chosen for the quality and commitment of its teams. You will play a vital role in bringing the ambition to life, leveraging [on your skills and expertise / on your major at your school]  to drive success and make a meaningful impact.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are determined to be a company where employees feel good as they are, reflecting the diversity of the clients we serve and the society in which we operate. In APAC, we have 5 dedicated networks covering different topics – Gender, LGBT+, Differently Abled, Cross-Generations and Culture.

Supporting Success

We provide exceptional benefits to support your overall well-being, ranging from various flexible working arrangements, family friendly leaves and beyond.

Maximizing Potential

We offer a top-tier, comprehensive training catalogue and talent development programs. Additionally, we offer diverse career growth opportunities, including internal mobility and international assignments, empowering you to advance and expand your career.

Company Description:

Societe Generale is one of the leading financial services groups in Europe. Present in over 50 countries across Europe, the Americas and Asia. Societe Generale provides corporate, financial institutions, investors and public sector clients with value-added integrated financial solutions.

Today, Societe Generale in Japan consists of four core businesses: Societe Generale, Tokyo Branch; Societe Generale Securities Japan Limited, Societe Generale Haussmann Japan Limited and Societe Generale Aircraft Leasing Company Limited. These four entities are in line with our worldwide focus on Investment Banking, Global Finance and Global Markets, and Asset Management.