At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage trading activities and optimise funding costs in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at Société Générale, where your impact matters.
- Benefits: Enjoy a supportive culture with opportunities for growth and collaboration.
- Other info: Be part of a community that values hard work, respect, and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in trading while developing your skills in finance.
- Qualifications: Strong knowledge of equity finance and proven trading experience required.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 150000 £ per year.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily trading activity across securities lending, borrowing, and repo transactions
- Monitor and optimise inventory, funding costs, and balance sheet utilisation
- Price and execute transactions with internal desks and external clients
- Identify trading opportunities, including specials and arbitrage opportunities
- Maintain strong relationships with Prime Brokerage, Sales, and clients
- Monitor corporate actions and market developments impacting positions and pricing
- Ensure compliance with risk limits, regulatory requirements, and internal controls
- Contribute to automation, tooling improvements, and strategic initiatives (e.g. platform development such as Athena)
Required
- Strong knowledge of Equity Finance (securities lending, repo, collateral management)
- Understanding of Prime Brokerage and client financing needs
- Proven experience in trading and risk management
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Proficiency in Python, VBA, or equivalent tools
- Knowledge of financial markets and corporate actions
- Balance sheet and funding optimisation expertise
- Strong communication and client‑facing skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced trading environment
- Attention to detail and strong control mindset
Why join us
People join for the impact they can have on us. They stay for the impact we have on them. A flatter structure offers visibility and exposure beyond that of our competitors, so you know our names, and we know yours. It's personable, human, and inspires success through passion. By encouraging open mindedness and a willingness to share ideas, we have adapted to market changes and thrived through innovation. Bringing words like “hard work” and “dedication” together with “community” and “respect” has enabled us to work collaboratively and build our future together. We call this Team Spirit and it's what makes us different. It's what makes you different.
Business insight
If you feel you have the required experience and qualifications, then please apply to the SG Resourcing Team, and we will manage your application. At Société Générale, we believe our people are our strength and are core to the success of our business. As such, 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.
Equity Finance Trader, Director in London employer: Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking - SGCIB
At Société Générale, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where every employee can thrive. As an Equity Finance Trader, Director, you will benefit from our commitment to professional growth, innovative practices, and a collaborative culture that values your contributions. Located in a vibrant financial hub, we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact within a supportive team that champions both individual and collective success.
Contact Details:
Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking - SGCIB Recruitment Team
