Quantitative Research Analyst

Société Générale is a global leader in quantitative research and quantitative investment strategies (QIS). We are seeking a Vice President to join our award-winning Quantitative Research team based in New York. This role focuses on researching and developing cross-asset and multi-asset systematic strategies.
The position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate extensively across various business functions, including sales, engineering, and trading. Additionally, a key component of the role involves engaging with and presenting to our institutional clients.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Lead the design and research of cross-asset and multi-asset systematic strategies within the Société Générale Quantitative Research Group.
•    Collaborate closely with the global quantitative and broader research teams to produce high-quality quantitative research.
•    Support the marketing efforts in North America for cross-asset strategies, with a strong emphasis on derivative-based products.

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.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
•    Strong mathematical background, demonstrated through undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
•    Experience in portfolio construction, analyzing client holdings and recommending enhancements to improve efficiency, diversification and performance.
•    Technical expertise in at least one financial asset class, including experience with nonlinear instruments, preferably in a term structure-based asset class.
•    Proficiency in Python programming and a solid understanding of financial market data.
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

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.