TRAINEE: Cross Asset Distribution Sales Assistant

The Trainee is mainly responsible for supporting the daily business activities of the Cross Asset Distribution Sales Teams - covering Private & Retail Bank Distribution in Hong Kong and Singapore. The job holder is to provide support on administrative tasks, pre and post trade administrations, reconciling trade details, drafting documentation, automate repetitive work process and other ad hoc tasks/projects as necessary.

Main Responsibilities:

• Assist Sales team on daily workflow to optimize client services
• Work with internal Legal & Compliance etc teams on different product offering documents, legal agreements etc.
• Check credit lines prior to trade execution and ensure requisite approvals are obtained where necessary
• Reconcile trade details with clients, traders, middle & back offices etc and optimize the operation efficiency & redeuce risk
• Report to team / seniors on regular basis
• Coordinate after-sales services for clients including settlement, valuations publication etc.
• Automate the recurring workload in existing platforms.

• Hold a relevant Bachelors or Masters degree in Mathematics, IT, Finance & Banking or similar
• Display of innovation, team spirit and time management
• Strong communication and analytical skills, must be detail-oriented and proficient with numbers
• Able to work under pressure and quick on the feet
• A team player that is self-motivated and has a positive attitude and able to work independently
• Good IT programming skills is preferred
• Experience in investment banking, especially Equities, Fixed Income & Foreign Exchange, is a plus
• Fluent English and Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonsese) is mandatory

Behavioral Skills

• Client - Sales and Marketing Strategy: I contribute to adapt our offer to our clients'/internal partners' needs
• Team Spirit - Synergies: I make cooperation with colleagues in and outside my team a priority
• Responsibility - Accountability: I make decisions in my scope of responsibilities
• Commitment - Sustainability: I strive to develop my skills and knowledge
• Client - Risk: I strive to satisfy clients while taking into account risks for the company
• Team Spirit - Collective mindset: I favour the team’s interest over my own results

This is a fixed term 24 month Trainee contract with Societe Generale. You will form part of the team on a full time basis. In order to apply for the Trainee position please ensure you have completed your qualification and will be available to work full time for the duration of the Trainee contract.

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. Please visit our APAC career website: https://www.societegenerale.asia/en/careers/building-your-career-with/ for more information.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I):

Our 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 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

Check out our DE&I initiatives: https://www.societegenerale.asia/en/careers/diversity-equity-inclusion-dei/

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.

Department Description

The Cross Asset Solution sales team services Hong Kong and Singapore Private Banks, as well as Hong Kong retail banks, securities and EAMs.  The Advisory team provides investment ideas, products and services across all asset classes, including, equities, interest rates, commodities, credit, foreign exchange, funds and bespoke indices.

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.