Debt Capital Markets Trainee

Job Title

• 1 Trainee (12 months programme) for Debt. Capital Market Department within SOCIETE GENERALE CORPORATE & INVESTMENT BANKING (“SG CIB”) SG Securities Korea. This program is expected to commence as early as possible.

Job Description (Eng) 

• Support the Korea Debt Capital Markets (DCM) team across the full range of DCM products, assisting in the origination and execution of offshore bond issuances for policy banks, commercial banks, public institutions, and corporate clients.
• Conduct market research and analysis using Bloomberg Terminal, research publications, and market data sources, covering macroeconomic developments, interest rate trends, funding markets, and global capital market conditions.
• Prepare pitchbooks, presentations, market updates, and other marketing materials tailored to client needs and market development
• Assist in transactions by supporting documentation, execution processes, internal approvals, and transaction-related materials, while reporting to the local head of the team.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with local and global DCM professionals, syndicate partners, and clients.
• Support clients’ ad hoc requests and provide assistance throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Assist in internal operational processes, including KYC/KYS requirements, regulatory documentation, and other administrative procedures related to transaction execution.

• Undergraduate student remaining one semester before graduation (Preferred)
• Major in Business Administration preferred, or possess a basic understanding of macroeconomics, financial products (particularly fixed income), and derivatives
• Relevant work experience and interest in pursuing a professional career in the Banking/Finance industry 
• Excellent command of both spoken and written English & Korean 
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Familiarity with Bloomberg Terminal and the ability to handle, analyze, and process financial market data is a plus
• Effective communications and strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent Team Player

Behavioral Skills

• Team Spirit - Synergies: I make cooperation with colleagues in and outside my team a priority    
• Responsibility - Courage: I express my convictions and make decisions with courage and respect.    
• Commitment - Care: I demonstrate consideration for others    
• Commitment - Inspiration: I support the vision and the strategy     
• Client - Sales and Marketing Strategy: I contribute to adapt our offer to our clients'/internal partners' needs    
• Team Spirit - Collective mindset: I favour the team’s interest over my own results    
   

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/

Department Description

The Global Banking and Advisory Business Unit (GLBA) is at the heart of supporting its clients by designing and implementing structured financing solutions tailored to their development and investment challenges. As bankers, we advise our clients and provide them with both direct and indirect sources of financing to support value-creating projects with a positive impact.

GLBA brings together within a single team a Wholesale client franchise and world-class expertise in products, financing, and advisory services, enabling us to provide our clients with the most effective support.