Financial Institutions Cross Asset Solutions Specialist (Trainee) 金融法人クロスアセット・ソリューション スペシャリスト (エントリーレベル)
Responsibilities
1. Support the delivery of cross asset solutions for financial institution clients
2. Develop and articulate clear, structured views on market trends, product capabilities (quantitative investment strategies, structured funds, derivatives, structured notes, etc.), and institutional needs
3. Collaborate with internal experts (including structuring, sales, trading) on client proposals and marketing materials
4. Prepare client-ready presentations, pitch materials, in Japanese
5. Assist in identifying new opportunities by analyzing market themes, regulatory changes, and client behavior
6. Contribute to the team’s business origination through research, analysis, and idea generation
Profile required
- Bachelor or Master’s degree (preferably in a technical field such as Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related disciplines)
- Strong interest in starting a career at a global investment bank
- Strong interest in financial markets, financial engineering, derivatives, marketing, and creating new businesses
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex topics clearly
- Strong communication skills and confidence interacting with professional stakeholders
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to fast-moving market environments
- High level of ownership, reliability, and personal accountability
- Native proficiency in Japanese is a must
- Program duration: minimum 6months, with the possibility of extension up to 2 years.
- Frequency of work: 5 days per week (Mon-Fri) (negotiable)
Starting time: As soon as possible.
Key Skill Areas & knowledge Required:
Japanese (Native) – speaking, writing, reading (mandatory)
English (Business) – speaking, writing, reading (mandatory)
Fundamental knowledge of equities, fixed income and derivatives (preferred)
Strong proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint.
Python is preferred but not required.
Language:
English Language: Business Level
French Language: Not Required
Japanese Language: Native
Business insight
Societe Generale is one of the leading European financial services groups. Founded in 1864, we have been playing a vital role in the economy for over 150 years. With more than 148,000 employees based in 76 countries worldwide, we accompany 32 million clients throughout the world on a daily basis. Based on a diversified universal banking model, the Group combines financial strength with a strategy of sustainable growth.
Our expertise in the Asia Pacific region ranges from Corporate & Investment Banking (Advisory, Financing and Global Markets) to Asset Management, Securities Services, Trade Finance and Cash Management Services. Leveraging on our formidable global footprint, we serve corporates, financial institutions, and the public sector. With our regional headquarters in Hong Kong, we operate in 11 countries across Asia Pacific, employing over 6,600 employees. You can find us in Beijing, Seoul, Tokyo, Singapore, Mumbai, Sydney and other locations in the region.