Trainee - Bond Syndicates

Responsibilities

Description of the Business Line or Department

The Syndicate (SYN) team acts as an intermediary between issuer clients and investor clients. The role of SYN is to advise on pricing, define an execution strategy, distribute bond issuance through Fixed Income sales, and occasionally manage the unsold portion of a deal. Most deals brought to market by SYN are done on a best effort basis, sized and priced to demand.

Summary of the key purposes of the role

• Assist the corporate team in preparing pricing using Zeus
• Manage the database of market deals
• Produce analytics and statistics
• Support preparation of presentations for internal clients under senior supervision
• Support transaction execution
• Help produce and update internal documentation

Summary of responsibilities

• Update the database
• Assist with basic pricing and preparation under senior supervision
• Collaborate with the middle office
• Coordinate with SYN support to ensure smooth settlement of transactions
• Monitor the desk\’s PnL
• Assist with administrative tasks as required
• Support Roadshow organisation
• Gather feedback through discussions with Fixed Income sales

Profile required

Competencies

• Degree or equivalent in a Finance-related subject
• Good knowledge of financial markets and products
• Strong mathematical skills
• Knowledge of bonds/bond mathematics is highly advantageous
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to manage workload and work autonomously
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in written and spoken English; additional European languages are advantageous

Why join us

We value the impact our people have on us and the impact we have on them. Our flatter structure offers visibility and exposure, fostering a personable and innovative environment built on community, respect, and collaboration. We believe in diversity and equal opportunity.

Business insight

If you have the required experience and qualifications, please apply to the SG Resourcing Team. At Société Générale, our people are our strength, and we are committed to recruiting the best talent based on ability and aptitude, regardless of personal background or characteristics.

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