Responsibilities

We are looking for a V.I.E. to join the Product Development / Business Solutions team. The department is tasked with supporting the Securities Prime Brokerage Business Heads in all aspects of platform development and enhancement. On a daily basis, the future V.I.E. will work closely with partners to ensure the risk control framework is not compromised and that processing and servicing issues are escalated promptly. He/She will coordinate with counterparts in EMEA to ensure consistency across all initiatives and present a uniform front to all external constituents (vendors, service providers, ECNs, EBs, customers, regulators, CCPs, etc.). The position also requires ownership on production tasks, monitoring of critical processes and escalations.

The V.I.E. Product Specialist mission will consist in:

• develop product expertise
• stay abreast of market / CCP regulatory changes
• watch our competition
• capable to pitch the product to the client
• industry body representation
• understand client need for platform development, new products
• contribute to internal projects & drive Transformation
• enhance our products
• enhance our monitoring of the activity and PNL explanation
• act as a Point of escalation for GBTO in case of Production incidents
• partner with BMO to lead Projects/initiatives to help support, protect and grow the business
• lead and Coordinate NPCs
• lead initiatives to reduce costs and Operational Risks
• manage our Vendor relationships and costs, liaise with Legal, Risq, Compliance, GBSU and Tax on all Product specific matters

Due to the VIE eligibility criteria a questionnaire will be provided. Please make sure to answer all the questions for an efficient analysis of your application.

Please note that for the missions outside the European countries, a VISA is necessary. Please make sure your passport is valid up to 6 months after the end of the VIE contract to not delay your departure. Otherwise, we strongly advise you to launch asap the renewal of your passport.

Profile required

PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.

To facilitate the examination of your application by our English-speaking managers, we thank you for applying in English.

Studies & experience:
• Graduate with a Master degree from Business/Engineering School or University with a specialization in Finance/Engineering
• A previous experience in finance, preferably in Prime Brokerage and/or Fixed Income, Securities Financing related functions would be appreciated

Language skills:
• Fluent in English (B2-C1)

Technical, operational & Soft skills:
• Proficient/Good command of MS Office, with a focus on Excel, Powepoint and Visio
• Good command of Tableau and/or PowerBI
• Good communication, analytical, organizational and presentation skills
• Front to back understanding of Fixed Income & FX clearing and Securities Financing business
• Ability to drive automation and transformation
• Capacity to distribute tools and reports to better analyze platform and business Clearing, Margin and Risk processes
• Leadership skills to drive the team to reach challenging goals
• Strong Team spirit: proactively sharing information with other teams locally and globally
• Highly motivated, proactive and entrepreneurial

The VIE assignment in a nutshell

This VIE in New York is to begin as soon as possible but you need to plan 3 months between your application date and the beginning of your VIE assignment. It will last 18 months. The VIE is a specific contract, under Business France's eligibility criteria, opened to candidates under 28 and from the member states of the European Economic Space. For further information (including your financial indemnities), please see Mon VIE-VIA Business France.

Why join us

As soon as you arrive, you will be integrated into our teams and will learn every day alongside our experts, who will support you in your tasks. Gradually, you will become more independent in your projects, making this experience a real career accelerator. You will also discover all the diversity of our businesses, in a sector that is constantly evolving and innovating.

At the end of your VIE, various opportunities could be offered to you, in France and abroad.

Business insight

At Societe Generale, we are convinced that people are drivers of change, and that the world of tomorrow will be shaped by all their initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious. Whether you're joining us for a period of months, years or your entire career, together we can have a positive impact on the future. Creating, daring, innovating and taking action are part of our DNA. If you too want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful on a daily basis and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us!

Still hesitating?
You should know that our employees can dedicate several days per year to solidarity actions during their working hours, including sponsoring people struggling with their orientation or professional integration, participating in the financial education of young apprentices, and sharing their skills with charities. There are many ways to get involved.

Diversity and Inclusion

Societe Generale is an equal opportunity employer, and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. We are committed to recognizing and promoting the talents and achievements of our employees and staff, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, and any other characteristic or status protected under applicable law.