TRAINEE: Global Forex Technoloy Front Office Support

TRAINEE: Global Forex Technoloy Front Office Support

Responsibilities

· Support Forex desks in their daily IT requests

· Foster proximity and continuos interactions with trading & sales desks

· Work with local and global counterparts: raise issues and follow up

· Create and maintain functional/technical/user documentation

· Morning Routine check on applications

· Investigate and propose solutions to automate processes and ensure production stability.

· Contribute to improving the application through the initiation of enhancements and bug fixes and follow-up (UAT on deliveries)

· Contribute in Intraday released if any during asian hours

· Work on bug fixes or small enhancements requested by trading/sales

Profile required

· Hold a relevant Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance, Engineering, Computer Science or similar

· Understanding of trader’s job and hedging decision making

· Strong and sharp analytical skills

· Good energy.

Ability to handle high trade volumes and some pressurized situations

· Some knowledge in database programming including dealing with SQL.

· Some knowledge in IT systems and languages (C#, Python, VBA)

· Familiartiy with DevOps tools like Jenkins

· Some Knowledge on operating systems like Unix/Linux

· Exceptional team-player mindset and excellent communication skills

· Fluent English is mandatory

· Knowledge of Forex products is a plus

Behavioral Skills

Client - Understanding and Respect: I listen to clients and colleagues in order to understand and anticipate their 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

Commitment - Care: I demonstrate consideration for others

This is a fixed term 24 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.

Our vision:

· Engaged workforce that is demographically diverse in a way that reflects the communities in which we operate

· Inclusive culture and workplace that recognizes employees' unique needs and utilizes their diverse talents

· Engage our community and marketplace, and position the organization to meet the needs of all its clients

Department Description

You will join a feature team supporting the Front Office in the Global Forex (Spot, Forward, Swap and Option) space covering both pre-trade and post-trade activities.

Your mission is to ensure all trades and events on the Front office position are correctly reflected in the relevant IT system/ database in order mainly:

· For the Operations chain to be able to ensure a smooth settlement/confirmation for all operations,o

· For Front Office to have a clear and honest vision of their position and risk,

· For Front Office to have a good IT production

· For Finance to be able to compute/produce economic and accounting PNL in due time