Jr. Derivative Structurer

·        Develop, design, price and promote Structured Notes and non-vanilla Fixed Income and currencies derivatives both for Distribution and Financial institution clients.

·        Interact with clients to better understand their needs and come up with appropriate tailor-made investing and hedging solutions on Interest Rates, Credit and FX.

·        Assist in managing the Interest Rates, Credit and FX business expansion for the exotic and structured products for institutional and corporate clients.

·        Assist in the management of the creation of products, approvals from trading, implementation of the systems and risk/valuation approvals for new Interest Rates, Credit and FX trades overseen by the new Product Committee.

·        Create and automate pricing runs, simulations and backtests.

·        Work, follow up and assist relevants stakeholders on automation projects: structured notes automation tools, backtestings tools etc

·        Understand models in order to assess counterparty risk in connection with the main XVA trading group in Europe

·        Assist in the management of financing transaction for financial institution clients.

·        Must have FINRA Series 7 and 63 licensing after commencement of employment. 

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:

Must Have:

·        Candidates should have a solid foundation in financial mathematics, derivatives pricing as well as very strong communication skills.

·        Advanced degree in Mathematics, Engineering or Physics is preferred.

·        Strong knowledge of Interest Rate, Credit and FX pricing models is mandatory.

·        Prior work experience within a Rates, Credit or FX financial engineering / structuring team is preferred.

·        A degree of proficiency in an object-oriented programming language (Python, C++ …) is required.

·        An understanding of the main components of XVA pricing is a plus

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:
For most positions, 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 & SALARY RANGE:

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.