TRAINEE: Listed Distribution Sales

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support in maintaining the IT tools (excel macros, automated scripts, PowerBI Dashboard) to monitor and analyze market data, to assist in sales and marketing of listed products
• Support the daily new product issuance process and regulatory reporting operations
• Collaborate with IT developers on projects related to market data and process improvement
• Assist in the creation of sales and marketing materials for listed products (e.g. derivative warrants, callable bull/bear contracts (CBBCs)) for distribution to retail investors
• Contribute to content origination on the product website and generate innovative marketing ideas for the business
• Assist in responding to investors’ enquiries related to listed products

PROFILE REQUIRED

• Hold a relevant Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance, Business, Computer Science or similar
• Possess solid experience in Microsoft Office and VBA
• Familiarity with Python and MS Power BI will be considered an advantage
• Demonstrated experience in working with data and producing business insights
• Possess a good understanding of digital marketing and the use of social media
• Attentive to details with a strong focus on accuracy
• Driven, responsible, and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Punctual and able to meet deadlines consistently
• Strong communication skills, excellent command in written and spoken English and Cantonese are mandatory
• Passion for financial markets and keen to stay up-to-date with industry trend and developments
• Demonstrate a proactive, integrity driven data protection and compliance mindset

Behavioral Skills

• Client - Sales and Marketing Strategy: I contribute to adapt our offer to our clients'/internal partners' needs
• Team Spirit - Synergies: I make cooperation with colleagues in and outside my team a priority
• Innovation - Thinking out of the box/Creativity: I propose new ideas and solutions
• Responsibility - Performance: I strive for high performance
• Commitment - Sustainability: I strive to develop my skills and knowledge
• Responsibility - Risk awareness: I am constantly on the lookout for risks 

This is a fixed term 12 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

Company Description 

Societe Generale is one of the leading European financial services groups. Based on a diversified and integrated banking model, the Group combines financial strength and proven expertise in innovation with a strategy of sustainable growth. Committed to the positive transformations of the world’s societies and economies, Societe Generale seeks to build together with its clients, a better and sustainable future through responsible and innovative financial solutions. Active in the real economy for over 150 years, with a solid position in Europe and connected to the rest of the world, Societe Generale has over 117,000 employees   and supports 25 million individual clients, businesses and institutional investors worldwide (figures as of August 2023). We have a presence in 11 locations across Asia Pacific. With our regional headquarters in Hong Kong – a core hub of the worldwide Societe Generale Group – we employ around 2,300 employees in the region. In addition, Societe Generale's Global Solution Centre (SGGSC) in Bangalore and Chennai supports the Group in Asia Pacific and globally with customised business solutions.

Department Description

The listed distribution team is renowned as a leading issuer is Asia’s structured products market. As a member of this team, you will contribute to the sales and marketing efforts for our listed products to retail investors in Hong Kong. In this position, you will provide support to various business areas, including product issuance, marketing, IT tools development and data analysis. Your close collaboration with sales and traders on the trading floor will ensure seamless execution of our strategies.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. Societe Generale is committed to recognizing and promoting all talents, regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.