FX Algo Execution Trader, VP in London

Responsibilities

• Client Coverage Responsibilities
  • Build and maintain strong, long‑term client relationships as a trusted algo‑execution partner.
  • Grow the client franchise through collaboration with Sales, Engineering and internal stakeholders.
  • Share market flows, trade ideas and relevant information to support revenue generation.
  • Provide reliable support to team members and ensure effective communication across internal teams.
• Product Scope Responsibilities
  • Price and execute client transactions in line with MiFID, risk controls and product governance.
  • Manage orders, risk and hedging within SG limits, policies and regulatory guidelines.
  • Contribute to business development and support enhancements to trading tools, automation and analytics.
• Knowledge Management Responsibilities
  • Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of markets, competitors, and clients.
  • Stay informed on new market initiatives and product developments.
• Risk Management Responsibilities
  • Protect SG’s market reputation through disciplined risk, compliance and conduct.
  • Monitor P&L, adhere to trading limits and ensure accurate trade recording.
  • Follow Sales & Trading handbooks and complete required regulatory training.
• Conduct Responsibilities
  • Comply with all internal policies, operational risk standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Adhere to FCA/PRA conduct rules and business‑line mandates.
  • Identify, manage and escalate conduct or risk issues appropriately.

Required Profile

• Market knowledge and experience in Investment banking/ financial services industry.
• Sound numerical and literacy skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player, proactively shares information and collaborates with others.
• Highly motivated, proactive and entrepreneurial.
• Reliable professional conduct.
• Ability to work autonomously and be responsible for following matters through to completion.
• Strong analytical skills and an aptitude for numbers with excellent attention to detail.
• SG Leadership Model competence as defined for individual contributors.
• Ability to develop relationships based on trust and professionalism.

Minimum level of study: graduate

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.