Trainee – 12 months’ contract – Listed Reconciliation & Delivery APAC

• Manage the daily client money reconciliations & controls for APAC exchanges and ensure compliance with the regulations of the relevant jurisdictions.
• Ensure all regional regulatory reporting is completed accurately and on a timely basis.
• Identify, investigate and explore relevant internal or external data sources / datasets / technologies to assist with process improvement and data analysis.
• Participate in process improvements or BAU (business as usual) change topics/projects as required.
• Handle daily transactional activities, position & event management and ensure their completion on a timely manner
• Handle direct client’s transactional queries, perform investigation for proper resolution &/or direct them to appropriate teams as appropriate. 
• Develop an expertise of the Societe Generale business and organization, as well as the general Clearing business to have an adequate understanding of the business and the supporting platform.
• Develop an expertise of the Client setup and work closely with business as well as offshore/global teams
• Cover Follow The Sun protocol for inbound clients, regional/global exchange markets  
• Report and escalate significant issues and blocking points to manager on a timely manner. 
• Cover for any other activities as the need arises to back up the team in a pro-active and professional manner
• Cross train with teammates regularly and ensure effective communication/handovers of BAU activities among team members 
• Maintain up to date procedures of the tasks covered, and make sure to adhere to the Group policies and exchange rules as appropriate
• Ensure that all key controls are completed appropriately and on a timely basis.

Operational Risk & Regulatory Responsibility:

Observe procedures and best practices to reduce occurrence and severity of potential mistakes, escalate issues promptly to Management and participate in the continuous improvement of processes.

This is a fixed term 12 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.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Academic Background and Certifications, Experience

Profile Requirements:

• A degree with a major/ minor in the following is preferred:
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics of Finance fields
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, sense of service, and flexibility are essential requirements 
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure 
• Strong analytical and numerical skills. Keen eye for details. Ability to simplify complex ideas.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Self-starter, and ability to work independently 
• Ability to work within team with diverse cultural backgrounds
• Knowledge of Advanced knowledge of MS Office especially excel, powerpoint, python and excel VBA will be a plus.

Behavioral Skills

• Client - Understanding and Respect: I listen to clients and colleagues in order to understand and anticipate their needs 
• Team Spirit - Synergies: I make cooperation with colleagues in and outside my team a priority
• Innovation - Technology: I adopt new  technologies in the solutions and projects I work on
• Responsibility - Performance: I strive for high performance
• Responsibility - Risk awareness: I am constantly on the lookout for risks 
• Commitment - Sustainability: I strive to develop my skills and knowledge
  
   

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/

Societe Generale is committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodations of assistance during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let our HR staff know.

Department Description 

The Derivatives Clearing Operations team supports the post-trade activity of Societe Generale’s ETD, FX and OTCC business and services servicing clients including Banks, Hedge Funds, Asset Managers and Corporations.

• This role is based in Singapore and reports to the Client Facing MO manager in Singapore.
• Market coverage: Global ETD markets

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