Trainee: Junior Structurer

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare trade documentation (for example term sheet)
• Assist in pricing financing products
• Regular market update and regulation update, especially regulation in China
• Structure and develop products according to client’s bespoke request, optimize scare resource usages  
• Liaise with internal functions e.g. Risk / Legal / Compliance / Finance / Tax etc.

PROFILE REQUIRED

• Hold a relevant Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering or similar
• Previous experience in a trading floor environment is a plus
• Microsoft Office, in particular Excel, VBA and Power Point
• Proven analytical, computer and interpersonal skills as well as exceptional writing, communication and presentations skills
• Strong team players who can demonstrate creativity and initiative
• Strong interest in financial markets and understanding complex products
• Fluent English and Mandarin is mandatory  

Behavioral Skills

• 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
• Responsibility - Performance: I strive for high performance 
• Commitment - Inspiration: I support the vision and the strategy 
• Commitment - Sustainability: I strive to develop my skills and knowledge

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. 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

Within the Global Markets Division in Hong Kong, you will join our Financial Engineering department which brings together the Equities, Fixed Income & Currencies structuring capabilities with the objective of providing investors with one integrated multi-asset market solutions team. The department capitalizes on an integrated engineering team to deliver cross asset expertise. You will join the Cross-Asset Structuring team in charge of designing and implementing investment solutions for our clients.