RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assisting in the creation of new models and techniques for analysing data from a risk perspective
- Assisting in automating current projects and creating a library for data visualization techniques
- Developing and maintaining quantitative tools and statistical models for analyzing and forecasting asset markets
- Helping to identify trading opportunities across asset classes
- Assist the EM Strategist in ad-hoc tasks and projects
PROFILE REQUIRED
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND AND CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree minimum; Economics, engineering, mathematical, quantitative, financial engineering background a plus
- Previous research experience a plus, but not mandatory
- Knowledge of programming is mandatory (R or Python) – R is preferred
OPERATIONAL SKILLS
- Motivation to learn about financial markets and a good team spirit
- Strong knowledge in market finance, mathematics or economics
- Strong programming skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Assist with compiling and analyzing macroeconomic and financial market data
- Contribute to the analysis and interpretation of research studies
- Be an independent self-starter and be able to work accurately under time constraints
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 - Technology: I adopt new technologies in the solutions and projects I work on
Responsibility - Performance: I strive for high performance
Responsibility - Accountability: I make decisions in my scope of responsibilities
Commitment - Sustainability: I strive to develop my skills and knowledge
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.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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 in 66 countries 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.
For more information, follow us on LinkedIn @Société Générale or visit our website www.societegenerale.asia.
Department Description
The Global Markets Quant research team is responsible for analyzing fundamental, macro-economic and financial market trends using statistical and mathematical techniques and providing investment advice to clients regarding currency and interest rate markets. The incumbent will work closely with the global quant team and gain experience in global markets, including key aspects of how to create models to analyse various aspects of financial markets. The role sits has a high level of interaction with the global research, sales, and trading teams.
