Trainee : Trade commodity finance

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Liaise with different internal departments to complete various reporting requirements
• Assist preparation of security and other related documents
• Follow up the flow of financed transactions
• Prepare minutes for internal meetings
• Obtain and collect market/industry information and prepare analysis of market update
• Assist preparation of credit application

PROFILE REQUIRED

• Hold a relevant Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance, Economics, Business or similar
• Knowledge on computer software and applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, VBA)
• Basic banking, accounting and finance knowledge
• Reliable and cooperative with good team spirit
• Pro-active and willing to take challenge
• Fluency in English, Cantonese and Mandarin is mandatory

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

Trade Commodity Finance is a strong business line housed under the overall platform of Natural Resources with a worldwide presence in various countries. Commodity business is a core stream within SG. Trade Commodity Finance team are active in a full range of Commodities, ranging from oil, metal, to agri-products, and provide trade financing/structured solutions to Commodity traders as well as producers This Trainee is to support the daily operations of the Department for business development and to assist the Marketing Officers to maintain an efficient infrastructure for the monitoring of financed transactions.