At a Glance
- Tasks: Support trading teams by developing pricing tools and conducting quantitative research.
- Company: Join Societe Generale, a leader in financial services with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment that values teamwork, innovation, and personal development.
- Why this job: Make an impact in finance while working with cutting-edge technology and diverse teams.
- Qualifications: Master’s degree in Financial Engineering or related field; skills in VBA and Python required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
The Equities & Derivatives department at Societe Generale aims to provide a full set of services to Institutional and Corporate clients that will support their investment and risk management targets. Thanks to market-leading research, engineering and trading, our clients benefit from strategic insights, flow information, competitive pricing and seamless execution. We design solutions for our clients, capitalising on the full spectrum of fixed income and currencies products and services.
Summary of key purposes of the role:
- The Trainee position is responsible for asset optimisation, upgrading book IT, and project follow‑up.
Summary of responsibilities:
- The Trainee will be responsible for monitoring and developing pricing and auto‑hedging tools.
- Performing quantitative research and tool development to help trading desks automate their business.
- Back‑testing using both production software and alternative tools including VBA and Python.
- Working closely with Sales to analyse the impact of liquidity providers and clients.
- Developing and improving production software including indicators.
Profile required:
- Educated to Master’s degree‑level or equivalent in Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or similar.
- Proficiency in MS Office suite, VBA and Python.
- Strong analytical skills and a mathematical mindset.
- Ability to develop relationships based on trust and professionalism.
- Ability to work well within a diverse team.
- Ability to take initiative and work autonomously where required.
- Excellent communication skills.
- A good understanding of and ability to work within the Group’s values: Team Spirit, Innovation, Responsibility and Commitment.
We search for, recruit and appoint the best available person on the basis of aptitude and ability, regardless of sex, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, pregnancy, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or gender identity.
Trainee - Trader Assistant employer: SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA
At Societe Generale, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture. As a Trainee - Trader Assistant, you will have access to unparalleled growth opportunities within the Equities & Derivatives department, where innovation and teamwork are at the forefront of our operations. Our commitment to employee development, combined with our market-leading research and competitive pricing strategies, ensures that you will gain invaluable experience in a supportive environment that values your contributions.
Contact Details:
SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA Recruitment Team
