INTERN: Greater China Cross Asset Institution Sales

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with Sales team on a day to day basis and assist them to provide services for clients
• Draft & Review Term Sheets, Info Sheets, Supplementary Distribution Agreements, Pre-Confirmations, Presentations etc.
• Check credit lines prior to trade execution and ensure requisite approvals are obtained where necessary
• Assist to reconcile trade details with clients, traders, middle and back offices.  Liaise internally with different parties (Legal, Operations, Client Support, Valuation, and Trading)
• Maintain a comprehensive record of executed trades
• Coordinate after-sales services for clients including issues related to settlement, valuations publication etc.

PROFILE REQUIRED

• Currently studying towards a Bachelors or Masters degree in Mathematics or similar degree
• Display of innovation, team spirit and time management
• Strong communication and analytical skills, must be detail-oriented and proficient with numbers
• Able to work under pressure and quick on the feet
• A team player that is self-motivated and has a positive attitude and able to work independently
• Good IT programming skills is preferred
• Fluent English and Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonsese) is mandatory

Behavioral skills

Client - Understanding and Respect: I listen to clients and colleagues in order to understand and anticipate their needs

Team Spirit - Open mindset: I listen and share my views and my expertise in an open mode

Team Spirit - Conflict Management: I deal with conflicts proactively and in a positive mode

Responsibility - Courage: I express my convictions and make decisions with courage and respect.

Commitment - Sustainability: I strive to develop my skills and knowledge

Innovation - Simplification: I make things & ideas simple

This is a 1-3 months full-time internship with Societe Generale in Hong Kong whereby you will work within one business line / support function for the period. In order to apply for an internship opportunity with us, please ensure you are currently studying towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and that you are available for the 1-3 month period on a full-time basis

BUSINESS INSIGHT

Company Description

Societe Generale is one of the leading European financial services groups. Founded in 1864, we have been playing a vital role in the economy for over 150 years. With more than 133,000 employees based in 61 countries worldwide, we accompany 32 million clients throughout the world on a daily basis. Based on a diversified universal banking model, the Group combines financial strength with a strategy of sustainable growth.

ASIA-PACIFIC (ASIA), as one of the Business Units of Societe Generale, operates in 12 locations across the Asia Pacific region, employing over 2,500 employees with the regional headquarter located in Hong Kong. Our activities here are centered on Societe Generale's Global Banking & Investor Solutions pole (GBIS), a major growth engine for the Group and a key pillar of Societe Generale's universal banking model. Our expertise in Asia Pacific ranges from Corporate & Investment Banking (Advisory, Financing and Global Markets) to Asset Management, Global Transaction Banking and specialised financial services like Equipment & Vendor Finance and Vehicle Leasing & Fleet Management. In addition, Societe Generale's Global Solution Centre (SGGSC) in Bangalore and Chennai offers customised business solutions to the Societe Generale Group globally including ASIA.

Department Description

The Greater China Cross Asset Solution Sales Team services Taiwan, China and Hong Kong clients, including financial institutions, structured product distributors.  The team delivers a comprehensive range of tailormade investment solutions with world-class trading capabilities across different asset classes  equities, interest rates, commodities, credit, foreign exchange, funds, bespoke indices and hybrid ideas.