Trade Support Analyst

Are you ready to kickstart your career in finance? Join Société Générale as a Trade Support Analyst and become an integral part of our Global Banking Technology & Operations (GBTO) team. In this role, you will help ensure the smooth operation of our financial transactions, supporting the needs of our Global Banking & Investor Solutions (GBIS) business units. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to work closely with various teams while enhancing your knowledge of financial markets and trading operations.

Responsibilities

As a Trade Support Analyst, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Transaction Management

• Modeling Transactions: You will be responsible for accurately modeling complex transactions and negotiated events in our information systems, working closely with the Front Office.
• Quality Control: Ensure the completeness and accuracy of the information entered into our systems.
• Break Analysis: Analyze and resolve discrepancies identified by the Middle Office Control team and other involved parties, ensuring seamless operations from Front to Back.

Coordination and Communication

• Liaison Role: Act as a crucial link between the Front Office and other support functions, including the Middle Office, Back Office, Risk Department, and Finance Department. You will facilitate communication and problem-solving regarding requests for information.

Project Involvement

• Control Framework: Participate in projects aimed at enhancing the security and reliability of our control framework.
• Impact Analysis: Contribute to impact analysis during the development of new activities.
• Tool Development: Help design and improve production tools using VBA and Python, focusing on booking, pricing, and communication enhancements.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Educational Background: You must have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Financial Markets.
• Experience: A foundational experience in financial markets is essential to understand financial products and processes.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in Excel, VBA, and financial mathematics are necessary for this role.
• Team Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal skills are vital; you should be a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Proactive Attitude: Demonstrate initiative and a solutions-oriented mindset, with the ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic, deadline-driven setting.

Language Proficiency

• Bilingual Communication: You must be proficient in both French and English, as you will collaborate regularly with colleagues and partners in the United States.

Due to U.S. Federal Securities laws, candidates applying for this position will undergo an enhanced background screening process, which includes fingerprinting by a third-party vendor selected by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).

Benefits

At Société Générale, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Vacation Days: Enjoy a minimum of 20 vacation days plus 4 personal days each year.
• Family Leave: We provide a supportive policy for maternity, paternity, parental, and adoption leave.
• Health Spending Accounts: Receive $2,000 per year for health expenses and $1,000 for personal spending, with over 75 eligible reimbursement categories.
• Virtual Healthcare: Fully sponsored virtual healthcare assistance and an Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family.
• Employee Resource Groups: Engage with various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that promote diversity and inclusion within our workplace.
• Continuous Learning: Take advantage of various training programs through online platforms like Coursera and Pluralsight to advance your skills and career.

Applying Guide

If you’re excited about this opportunity and meet the qualifications, here’s how to apply:

1. Prepare Your Resume: Highlight your relevant experience, skills, and educational background.
2. Submit Your Application: Apply through the Société Générale careers page or the job portal where you found this listing.
3. Track Your Application: After applying, you will receive confirmation of your application. Feel free to reach out for updates or assistance.
4. Prepare for Interviews: Research Société Générale and its culture to demonstrate your enthusiasm and understanding during the interview.
5. Follow Up: Stay engaged with your application status and be ready to discuss how your experiences align with the role.

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