Trainee: Emerging Markets Strategist

• Perform extensive analytical work for the team
• Research information on sovereigns, building spreadsheets and analytics
• Put together elements of macro-economic and comparative analyses
• Assist in writing research notes on key developments impacting markets
• The candidate will be initially responsible for day-to-day support of the team, and be involved in project-based work while developing an understanding of emerging markets.

Candidates with outstanding performance will be considered for early conversion to permanent roles.

• A background in economics/maths/computer science/econometrics/quantitative finance as an undergraduate degree is preferred.
• Proven interest in markets/investing/research or in fixed income markets/macro-economics.
• Strong analytical/modelling skills
• Proficient in excel and programming languages (VBA, R, Python)
• Prior experiences in Bloomberg Terminal
• Fluent English is mandatory. Fluent Chinese preferred.

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

Global Research & Strategy (GRS) provides insights on global economy and financial markets to our investment banking clients. We have strong expertise in global macro, cross-asset and ESG research.