Graduate Trainee - Global Markets Sales

Societe Generale; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Societe Generale Graduate Trainee role in Global Markets (Equity & Derivatives) offers hands-on exposure to a global trading floor and end-to-end sales/trading lifecycle. Based in Australia, you will support client coverage, manage CRM tools, and coordinate across sales, trading, and middle/back office teams.

You will gain experience with listed and OTC derivatives, build relationships with institutional clients, and work under regional leadership in a Front Office environment.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant degree in Business, Finance, Economics or similar.
• Strong understanding and use of MS Excel and PowerPoint required.
• Programming via Python & Flask experience.
• Experience with databases and large datasets beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre- and post-trade support, including booking and client engagement.
• Prepare market commentary, analysis, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with day-to-day client coverage, including marketing materials, reporting, and data management.
• Design and build interactive dashboards powered by automated data pipelines, leveraging scripting to extract, transform, and load data in real time; integrate AI/ML for insights.
• Provide users with visualizations of complex datasets through dynamic charts, drill-down capabilities, and customizable views, supporting faster, data-driven decisions.

Education

Relevant degree in Business, Finance or Economics or similar

Tools

Python

Flask

SQL

Databases

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Major Accountabilities/Principal Responsibilities:

Graduate Trainee role in Global Markets (Equity & Derivatives) offering hands-on exposure to a global trading floor and end-to-end sales/trading lifecycle. The role sits in the Front Office, supporting client coverage, managing CRM tools, and coordinating across sales, trading, and middle/back office teams. Provides broad exposure to listed and OTC derivatives while building relationships with institutional clients and regional teams. The role will report to the regional Head of Execution (Cash Equities & Listed Derivatives) and Head of Australian Equities. Responsibilities will include:

Support to Sales & Clients

• Provide pre- and post-trade support, including booking and client engagement]
• Prepare market commentary, analysis, and supporting documentation]
• Assist with day-to-day client coverage, including marketing materials, reporting, and data management

Dashboard and analytics development:

• Design and build interactive dashboards powered by automated data pipelines, leveraging scripting (e.g., Python, SQL) to extract, transform, and load data in real time (PNL, volumes, positioning etc). Integrate AI and machine learning models to enhance analytics with predictive insights, anomaly detection, and intelligent alerts
• Provide users to visualize complex datasets through dynamic charts, drill-down capabilities, and customizable views, supporting faster, data-driven decision-making across the business.

Sales & Trading services

• General KYC (“Know Your Customer”), renewals and on-boarding:
  • Clean-up and maintenance of CRM database: new entries, backlog clean up, update of data, clients mapping, etc
  • Agenda management and synchronization monitoring at desk level. Trade capture/booking:
  • Provide support to sales desk for all order-processing-related matters.
  • Trading limits and risk mitigation through pre-trade controls.

Profile required

Qualifications, Experience & Knowledge Required

• Hold a relevant degree in Business, Finance, Economics or similar.
• Strong understanding and use of MS Excel and PowerPoint required.
• Programming via Python & Flask experience.
• Experience with databases and large datasets beneficial.

Behavioural Competency Required

• A highly self-motivated individual with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
• Demonstrates a strong willingness to learn quickly and proactively seeks clarification when needed
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively across teams and stakeholders

Behavioral Skills

• Client - Client focus: I put long term relationship with our clients at the center of my actions, whatever my position
• Client - Understanding and Respect: I listen to clients and colleagues in order to understand and anticipate their needs
• Commitment - Sustainability: I strive to develop my skills and knowledge
• Team Spirit - Synergies: I make cooperation with colleagues in and outside my team a priority
• Team Spirit - Collective mindset: I favour the team’s interest over my own results
• Innovation - Simplification: I make things & ideas simple

Business insight

Our Culture:

At Societe Generale, we live by our 4 core values of commitment, responsibility, team spirit and innovation. We are engaged and demonstrate consideration for others. We act ethically and with courage. We focus our talent and energy on collective success. We experiment and propose new ideas. This way, we maximize our ability to serve client needs and anticipate market changes. Societe Generale is committed to strengthening bonds with colleagues, communities, and the world in which we live, because relationships are at the heart of how we operate. Please visit our APAC career website: https://www.societegenerale.asia/en/careers/building-your-career-with/ for more information.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (De&I):

Our mission: Recruit, develop, advance, and retain a diverse workforce that is united in our efforts to enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients.

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

Check out our DE&I initiatives: https://www.societegenerale.asia/en/careers/diversity-equity-inclusion-dei/

Department Description

Founded in 1864, Societe Generale is a leading European financial services group with a diversified banking model, combining financial strength, innovation, and a focus on sustainable growth. With 117,500 staff across 66 countries, the Group serves 25 million clients globally, providing advisory services and tailored financial solutions

Present in Australia since 1981, Societe Generale offers financing, advisory, and global markets solutions, supporting both local wholesale clients and international clients accessing the Australian market. The firm is committed to delivering responsible, innovative financial solutions while fostering a collaborative, inclusive environment with strong career development and global mobility opportunities.

Diversity and Inclusion

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.