INTERN: Sales & Trading Automation

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with defining technical specifications of functional requirements
• Implement technical specification in Python code
• Test the resulting code
• Roll out and maintain the code
• Review and improve existing code
• At a later stage: based on business input, design and implement automated process in Python (according to above principles) 

PROFILE REQUIRED

• Currently studying towards a Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance / Economy / Engineering / Computer Science or similar
• Know how to code in Python; Experience in VBA, object oriented programming languages are a plus
• Good understanding of Financial Institutions is an advantage
• Strong analytical skills, aptitude and attitude to learn new things
• Ability to handle tasks with tight deadlines and find innovative solutions Fluent English is mandatory

Behavioral Skills

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

Team Spirit - Synergies: I make cooperation with colleagues in and outside my team a priority

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

Innovation - Thinking out of the box/Creativity: I propose new ideas and solutions

Innovation - Technology: I adopt new technologies in the solutions and projects I work on

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

This is a 3 months full-time winter internship from January to March 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 3 months period on a full-time basis.

BUSINESS INSIGHT

Company Description

Societe Generale is one of the leading European financial services groups. Based on a diversified and integrated banking model, the Group combines financial strength and proven expertise in innovation with a strategy of sustainable growth. Committed to the positive transformations of the world’s societies and economies, Societe Generale seeks to build together with its clients, a better and sustainable future through responsible and innovative financial solutions. Active in the real economy for over 150 years, with a solid position in Europe and connected to the rest of the world, Societe Generale has over 117,000 employees in 66 countries and supports 25 million individual clients, businesses and institutional investors worldwide (figures as of August 2023). We have a presence in 11 locations across Asia Pacific. With our regional headquarters in Hong Kong – a core hub of the worldwide Societe Generale Group – we employ around 2,300 employees in the region. In addition, Societe Generale's Global Solution Centre (SGGSC) in Bangalore and Chennai supports the Group in Asia Pacific and globally with customised business solutions. 

Department Description

Global Markets Asia

Operational Risk Management team is part of the first level of control in Global Markets department (MARK) that performs day to day trading and sales activities; Our Mission is to Reduce Operational Risk incurred during sales and trading activities by defining and implementing a pro-active, pragmatic sustainable and transparent control and supervision model for MARK's Operations in Asia.