Associate – Electronic Sales/Trader – Exchange Traded Derivatives

Societe Generale is seeking an Associate level electronic sales trader for our Exchange Traded Derivatives (ETD) Sales & Trading team based in New York. The ETD team is a core part of our market-leading Prime & Clearing franchise within SocGen’s Global Markets business, providing real time coverage, execution consultancy, algorithmic trading performance analysis, risk management, and connectivity solutions for the Global Futures & Options and US Listed Equity Options markets. The role is based New York City.

Primary responsibilities:

• Develop relationships with clients, acting as their go-to resource for their listed derivatives electronic trading activity
• Articulate our capabilities to match clients’ execution objectives and collaborate with internal partners across clearing, product, quant, research and technology to deliver holistic solutions
• Actively manage and monitor client orders submitted electronically via FIX, Vendor ISVs, Algo, and sponsored market access
• Advise clients on strategy selection and lead regular performance reviews including Trade Cost Analysis
• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities by understanding evolving client needs and market trends within the global futures and options space
• Ensure strict adherence to regulatory and internal risk management policies while facilitating efficient and compliance trade execution
• Conduct market and competitor analysis to inform strategic recommendations and product positioning
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market structure changes, exchange rules and regulatory developments impacting listed derivatives markets
• Provide training and support to clients on new electronic trading functionalities, algorithms and market access solutions.
• Enhance customer relationships and take a consultative sales approach to cross-sell other products within the firm

Division Description:
Within Societe Generale Corporate & Investment Banking, the Global Markets Division brings together the Research, Investment and Risk Management Solutions, Execution and Clearing, Prime Services, Equities, Fixed Income, Futures and Currencies & Commodities structuring capabilities with the objective of providing investors with one integrated multi-asset market solutions team. The business uses an advisory and innovation mindset, focused on client needs, with a global leader in financial markets engineering. Global Markets is a leading player in derivatives, with unrivaled over the counter and listed derivatives expertise, as well as cross-asset and economic research.  Our prime services' offering is a unique combination of execution, clearing, custody and financing services.

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years of proven track record in electronic trading or related capacities, preferably client-facing
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, mathematics, economics or related fields.
• Multi-faceted understanding of the listed derivatives market including: global exchanges, vendor platforms, execution algorithms and TCA, regulations, market structure and connectivity solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to distill complex topics into tailored and digestible formats with conviction
• Highly motivated self-starter who collaborates effectively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver on both individual and team objectives
• Possess an analytical skill set with a solutions-oriented mindset, positive attitude and operates with the highest level of professional conduct and integrity.
• Prior experience with Fidessa’s OMS a plus
• Series 3, 7, SIE, 63 licenses required, or ability to obtain within 5 months of hire date. Additional licenses may be required subject to business-needs.

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.