Trainee - Quantitative Investment Strategies (Product Specialist)
Responsibilities
Join Société Générale as a Trainee Product Specialist in Quantitative Investment Strategies
Are you passionate about finance, mathematics, and programming? Do you want to launch your career in a dynamic, international environment where innovation and collaboration drive success? Société Générale’s Global Markets division is looking for a motivated Trainee Product Specialist to join our Quantitative Investment Strategies team in London.
About the Role
As a Trainee Product Specialist, you will work alongside experts in Sales, Trading, and Quantitative Research to design, develop, and promote cutting-edge systematic investment strategies across multiple asset classes. You will gain hands-on experience creating detailed commercial presentations, supporting client engagement, and contributing to the development of new quantitative products.
What You Will Do
Develop marketing materials and presentations on quantitative strategies for institutional clients.
Collaborate with global teams across New York, Paris, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and London.
Support idea generation and market analysis to help shape innovative investment solutions.
Manage projects including database maintenance and new product launches.
Respond to client and sales requests with agility and precision.
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What We Are Looking For
A degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Finance, or a related quantitative field is highly preferred.
Strong technical knowledge of financial derivatives and markets.
Proficiency in Python and VBA programming languages is essential.
Excellent skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Strong analytical and mathematical abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; French is a plus.
Ability to work independently and manage complex projects.
A proactive mindset with a passion for innovation and client service.
Why Société Générale?
Join a leading global financial institution committed to innovation, diversity, and professional growth. At Société Générale, you will be part of a collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional solutions to our clients worldwide. Benefit from comprehensive training, international exposure, and the opportunity to build a rewarding career in quantitative investment strategies.
Ready to take the next step?
Apply now to join Société Générale’s Quantitative Investment Strategies team and start your journey in a fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding environment.
Why join us
People join for the impact they can have on us. They stay for the impact we have on them. A flatter structure offers visibility and exposure beyond that of our competitors, so you know our names, and we know yours. It's personable, human, and inspires success through passion. By encouraging open mindedness and a willingness to share ideas, we have adapted to market changes and thrived through innovation. Bringing words like “hard work” and “dedication” together with “community” and “respect” has enabled us to work collaboratively and build our future together. We call this Team Spirit and it's what makes us different. It's what makes you different.
Business insight
If you feel you have the required experience and qualifications, then please apply to the SG Resourcing Team, and we will manage your application. At Société Générale, we believe our people are our strength and are core to the success of our business. As such, we search for, recruit and appoint the best available person on the basis of aptitude and ability, regardless of sex, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, pregnancy, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or gender identity.