TRAINEE: Deltaone Trader Assistant

RESPONSIBILITIES 

As a TRAINEE: Deltaone Trader's Assistant you are responsible for assisting Deltaone Trading team in their day to day operational activities, including:

• Maintain and improve existing spreadsheets and tools used by the desk
• Develop on specific products a deep understanding and knowledge of parameters impact on pricing
• Develop new products and strategies under the lead of a senior trader
• Look at the risk systems and tools, and understand book deformations
• Establish good relationships with sales and structuring departments 

PROFILE REQUIRED

• Hold a relevant Masters degree in Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Machine Learning or similar
• Previous experience in a trading floor environment is a plus
• Microsoft Office, in particular Excel; good coding skills in VBA and/or Python
• Proven analytical, computer and interpersonal skills as well as writing, communication and presentations skills
• Strong team player who can demonstrate creativity and initiative
• Strong interest in financial markets and understanding of complex products
• Fluent English is mandatory

 Behavioral Skills 

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

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

Commitment - Care: I demonstrate consideration for others 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

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

This is a fixed term 12 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.

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 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 

At Societe Generale, you will be joining the Global Markets division (MARK) of SG Corporate and Investment Banking. MARK offers a cross-asset approach along all its offerings : Research, Investment & Risk Management Solutions, Execution and Prime Services to asset managers, pension funds, companies, private banks, insurance companies, hedge funds, family offices, sovereign funds and distributors worldwide.

Trading Team is in charge of executing equity derivatives trades on behalf of clients, and risk managing the resulting exposure on the banks’ trading books. The Trainee will cover all equity derivatives products, with a specific focus on exotic options. By nature of the trades, the trainee will also have to familiarize himself with secondary position risks on the following asset classes (Equities, Rates, Credit, Foreign exchange).