Societe Generale Corporate & Investment Bank (SGCIB) is one of the three core businesses of the Societe Generale Group, alongside Retail Banking & Financial Services and Global Investment Management Services. SGCIB is a leading player in over 45 countries across Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific, and is the bank of reference for Euro Capital Markets, Derivative Products and Structured Finance.

Summary
This role will provide full support in development of a profitable corporate pension advisory business. The role will work closely with the team based in London as well as members/ other stakeholders in London and Paris to ensure the highest quality of services provided. The individual selected for this role will need to demonstrate a flexible attitude and approach towards meeting the needs of the business supported by a strong desire to learn. Successful candidates may be offered a permanent opportunity following the 11-month internship period.

Main Responsibilities
Main responsibilities include, but are not necessarily limited to:
1. Assistance in all aspects of the team’s quantitative work. This includes model development, maintenance and improvement
2. Assistance in analysis of clients’ accounting statements (including annual, quarterly and other reports) and other relevant financial documentation (analysts reports, industry research, etc)
3. Assistance in development of risk advisory approaches (solutions, products, etc)
4. Monitoring and researching relevant legal and regulatory developments across all jurisdictions in which the team carries our their activities (including laws, accounting standards, etc)
5. Monitoring and acquisition of relevant in-house research (electronically, hard copy, fax, etc.)
6. Researching and collecting all relevant client information
7. As and when necessary preparing internal and external communication materials (including emails, presentations, etc)
8. As and when necessary liaising with traders, sales, legal, and other teams to ensure appropriate implementation of activities outlined above
9. Ad-hoc projects as and when necessary


CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education
• Strong academic record supported by a degree in (or be in the final year of) finance, accounting, mathematics or any other relevant science subject at a 2:1 (or equivalent for international candidates) or above

Past Experience
• Demonstrate relevant experience during their degree course or since graduation either through direct working (internship) or academic (thesis) engagements.

Languages
• Fluent English (other languages will be viewed as an advantage but are not essential to this role)

Technical Skills
• Proven interpersonal and analytical skills (particularly technical computer skills) as well as strong communication skills are required

• The position will involve working in a fast paced and demanding environment. The relevant individual will have a strong interest in and understanding of financial markets as well as accounting and quantitative methods that govern them. Quantitative aspects of this role will require advanced knowledge of VBA

General Competencies
• Communication Skills
• Flexibility - Adaptability
• Ability to make Decisions
• Ability to Work Under Pressure
• Analytical Skills
• Initiative
• Leadership Qualities
• Teamwork

Personal abilities
• The ideal candidate will be a genuine team player and a good communicator. He/ she will have a solid understanding of accounting concepts, financial products, and quantitative methods


Information for Direct Applicants

• For applicants responding to an internet advertisement rather than being submitted by an agency - if you experience difficulties in applying for this position, please email your application to: lon-humn-grad-jobs@sgcib.com.
• Please include the position title in the subject line of your covering email.
• Please note that whilst we endeavour to reply to all applicants, due to the high volume of applications received to this address, only successful individuals will be contacted.