Societe Generale

Responsibilities

• Support the team’s efforts in effectively addressing clients’ borrowing needs in debt capital markets by being involved in the pricing and syndication strategy for all relevant transactions
• Contribute to monitoring and managing the execution of bond mandates (including close co-operation with distribution teams, under the supervision of senior team members). The primary duty of care of syndicate is to the borrower, yet the transactor should make sure that investors are treated fairly in this process
• Support the team’s efforts in developing and maintaining a track record of winning and executing bond mandates
• Involve in the development of advisory and product offering in line with the business’ strategy and priorities
• Involve in the development of the client base in line with Global Finance’s and SG Group’s strategy and priorities
• To support the team in internal dialogues with colleagues, notably regional/product heads in Debt Capital Market and bankers

Profile required

• Hold a relevant Bachelors or Masters degree Finance, Business, Economics or similar
• Ability to gather an understanding of financial analysis, including pricing dynamics, relative value analysis, hedging strategies, etc.
• Proven analytical, numerical and relevant IT skills
• Ability to understand risks (conduct, reputational, financial, etc.), and ability to act responsibly in line with SG Group Values, Code of Conduct, and other applicable rules & regulations
• Ability to contribute to the team’s efforts to build and maintain trusted internal and external client relationships
• Consistency and rigour in following up on clients’ needs and act upon team’s priorities
• Demonstrate discipline and team collaboration to develop business adapted to clients’ and markets’ needs
• Commitment to contribute to the team’s efforts for the development of new client base, advisory, and products
• Ability to work with people with diverse, international backgrounds, and act upon team’s priorities
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing deadlines, and to deliver on team’s priorities
• Good written and presentation skills required; ability to present topics at meetings in a clear manner
• Fluency in English and Mandarin is required to effectively serve Chinese clients

This is a fixed term 24 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

Our Culture:

At Societe Generale, we live by our 4 core values of commitment, responsibility, team spirit and innovation. We are engaged and demonstrate consideration for others. We act ethically and with courage. We focus our talent and energy on collective success. We experiment and propose new ideas. This way, we maximize our ability to serve client needs and anticipate market changes. Societe Generale is committed to strengthening bonds with colleagues, communities, and the world in which we live, because relationships are at the heart of how we operate. Please visit our APAC career website: https://www.societegenerale.asia/en/careers/building-your-career-with/ for more information.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I):

Our mission: Recruit, develop, advance, and retain a diverse workforce that is united in our efforts to enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients.

Our vision: 

• Engaged workforce that is demographically diverse in a way that reflects the communities in which we operate
• Inclusive culture and workplace that recognizes employees' unique needs and utilizes their diverse talents
• Engage our community and marketplace, and position the organization to meet the needs of all its clients

Check out our DE&I initiatives: https://www.societegenerale.asia/en/careers/diversity-equity-inclusion-dei/

Hybrid Work Environment:

Societe Generale offers a hybrid work arrangement that offers employees the flexibility to work remotely, as well as on-site, in order to promote interaction and collaboration with colleagues while adhering to all SG standard protocols.  Hybrid work arrangements vary based on business area.  The applicable Business lines will determine and communicate the work arrangements that best meet their business needs.

Department Description

Bond Syndication team is responsible for addressing borrowers’ needs in terms of raising and managing capital in the debt capital markets.

The client base for includes corporate borrowers, financial institutions, public sector and sovereigns, as well as non-investment grade (high yield) issuers globally.

In terms of execution, the activity covers issuance of bonds of various kinds, including covered bonds, senior unsecured bonds, ABS, private placements, hybrid capital and liability management.