TRAINEE: Equity Derivatives Flow Sales Assistant

• Support Equity Derivatives Sales in day-to-day activities.
• Execute trade bookings and assist with pre-trade/post-trade workflows.
• Act as a liaison across internal functions (Middle/Back-Office, Risk, Onboarding, IT, Legal).
• Produce and maintain business analytics (P&L, Hit Ratio).                   
• Develop market knowledge (products, payoffs, investment strategies, market practices).
• Build and enhance trading/derivatives analytics for idea generation (charting, back-testing).
• Develop and maintain coded tools to automate processes and improve operational efficiency.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, IT, or a related field.
• Strong Python coding skills; active user of AI with solid problem‑solving ability.
• Strong interest in financial markets and derivatives, demonstrated through relevant work or internship experience (Prime, Delta‑One, or Options preferred).
• Detail‑driven and risk‑aware, operating with discipline and consistency in a fast‑paced environment.
• Results‑oriented, able to prioritize effectively, make sound decisions, and perform under pressure.
• Fluent in English with clear, concise communication skills; comfortable working in a cross‑cultural environment.

Behavioral Skills

• Client - Understanding and Respect: I listen to clients and colleagues in order to understand and anticipate their needs 
• Client - Sales and Marketing Strategy: I contribute to adapt our offer to our clients'/internal partners' needs
• Team Spirit - Synergies: I make cooperation with colleagues in and outside my team a priority
• Innovation - Thinking out of the box/Creativity: I propose new ideas and solutions
• Responsibility - Risk awareness: I am constantly on the lookout for risks 
• Commitment - Sustainability: I strive to develop my skills and knowledge

This is a fixed term 24 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.

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 trainee will join the Equity Derivatives department within SG Global Markets, supporting the Equity Derivatives Sales team. The team covers global institutional clients and trades a broad range of products, including Financing, Equity Swaps, and Options.