Trade Support jobs

ABOUT THE JOB:

You will join the Trade Support Unit within the Operations department, which supports traders, structurers, internal clients, and external counterparties in managing their activities, within a dynamic and international environment.

You will work within the Exotics Middle Office (Complex Structured Products) . More specifically, you will join the Middle Office Events team, which is responsible for managing and monitoring exotic product events .

What will be your DAY-TO-DAY?

In this role, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including:

• Modeling complex derivatives transactions in Front Office systems in order to understand the technical nature of the instruments handled by the team
• Developing a strong understanding of the team’s activity, particularly the structure of structured products sold to clients
• Managing product lifecycle events (coupons, maturities, recalls, etc.) as part of a progressive onboarding into the team’s responsibilities
• Reviewing and understanding valuation, pricing, and risk analysis
• Drafting functional specifications as part of project work
• Participating in cross‑functional projects or developments within the scope
• Developing Python or VBA scripts as part of these projects
• Providing support to the Exotic Trading desk
• Acting as an interface between Front Office, Middle Office, and Back Office teams , and serving as a key point of contact for other internal stakeholders

Skills and Qualifications:

• Master’s degree (Bac+5 equivalent) with a specialization in Finance or Financial Markets
• Ideally a first experience in these fields (internship, VIE, or permanent role)
• Operational level of English
• Strong proficiency in Excel and VBA
• Knowledge of Python is a strong asset
• High level of attention to detail and strong motivation
• Good knowledge of financial instruments
• French and English required
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, as the role involves regular collaboration with colleagues and partners based in the United States
• Subject to a comprehensive background check due to the application of U.S. federal securities laws, including fingerprint collection conducted by a third‑party provider selected by FINRA

Languages: French, English

Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, is a requirement as the person in this position will need to collaborate regularly with colleagues and partners in the United States.

Due to US Federal Securities law applying to this position, candidates who will apply for this position will be required to submit to an enhanced background screening, including the collection of their fingerprints by a third-party vendor selected by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”).

Societe Generale is committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let our Recruiters know.

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. For more information about our Culture and Conduct initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-culture/)

D&I:
Our Diversity & Inclusion 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 Diversity & Inclusion 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

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HYBRID WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Societe Generale offers a hybrid work arrangement that offers employees the flexibility to work remotely, as well as on-site, in order to promote interaction and collaboration with colleagues while adhering to all SG standard protocols. Hybrid work arrangements vary based on business area. The applicable business lines will determine and communicate the work arrangements that best meet their business needs.

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