Sales Trader

SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as part of the Canadian derivatives sales and trading team, where you will engage with institutional clients to execute listed and OTC cross-asset derivatives transactions. This role emphasizes relationship building, client service, and collaboration within a dynamic environment. You will leverage your financial markets expertise and analytical skills to support sales initiatives and develop innovative processes. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization fosters a culture of continuous development and offers a hybrid work environment, ensuring a balance between remote work and on-site collaboration. If you are passionate about finance and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

20 Vacation Days

Health Spending Account

Fully Sponsored Virtual Healthcare

Employee Assistance Program

Continuous Development Programs

Qualifications

• 4-10 years of relevant experience in Financial Markets is essential.
• Proficient in VBA/Excel and strong client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with clients in derivatives markets.
• Support Institutional Sales team with transaction execution.

Skills

Client Service Skills

Attention to Detail

Microsoft Office Suite

VBA/Excel Programming

Financial Markets Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance

CFA Program

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

ABOUT THE JOB:

Within Societe Generale Corporate & Investment Banking, the Global Markets Division brings together the Research, Investment and Risk Management Solutions, Execution and Clearing, Prime Services, Equities, Fixed Income, Futures and Currencies & Commodities structuring capabilities with the objective of providing investors with one integrated multi-asset market solutions team. The business uses an advisory and innovation mindset, focused on client needs, with a global leader in financial markets engineering. Global Markets is a leading player in derivatives, with unrivaled over the counter and listed derivatives expertise, as well as cross-asset and economic research. Our prime services' offering is a unique combination of execution, clearing, custody and financing services.

Société Générale Capital Canada operates as an investment dealer regulated by the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC). We specialize in execution, clearing, and prime brokerage services for listed and OTC derivatives, cash fixed income, foreign exchange, and equities products. Additionally, we provide an energy trading portal that grants our clients access to energy futures & options, as well as OTC swaps. As one of the top participants in the derivatives markets on both the Montreal Exchange and ICE Futures Canada, we are recognized for our significant volume and market share. This opportunity is to join our dynamic team based in Montreal.

What will be your DAY-TO-DAY?

In this role, you will be an integral part of the Canadian derivatives sales and trading team, focusing on the sales and execution of both listed and OTC cross-asset derivatives for institutional clients. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing clients.
• Supporting the Institutional Sales team by executing transactions in listed and OTC derivatives markets on behalf of our clients.
• Assisting the Institutional Sales team with various tasks related to marketing, onboarding, and business development.
• Collaborating with the Institutional Sales team to generate trade ideas in derivatives.
• Developing automation processes and tools, while documenting internal procedures.

Must Have:

• Exceptional client service skills and a strong work ethic.
• High integrity and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Good knowledge of VBA/Excel and/or other programming languages.
• 4 to 10 years of relevant work experience in Financial Markets.

Nice to Have:

• A positive outlook, intellectual curiosity, and a keen interest in derivatives markets.
• Desired certifications include: CSC exams I and II; Conduct and Practices Handbook Course; Derivatives, Futures, and Options Course.

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance (financial engineering, economics) or an MBA.
• CFA program completed or in progress.

Languages: French and English

Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, is a requirement as the person in this position will need to collaborate regularly with colleagues and partners in the United States.

OUR BENEFITS:

• Minimum of 20 Vacation days + 4 personal days
  • Supportive Maternity, paternity, parental and adoption leave policy.
  • Health spending ($2,000/year) and personal spending ($1,000/year) accounts with 75+ eligible reimbursement categories (health, training, electronics etc.).
  • Fully sponsored virtual healthcare assistance and Employee Assistance Program to you and your immediate family.
• Various Employee Resource Groups (ERG) to engage with such as Pride and Allies, American Women Network, Black Leadership Network, One planet, etc.
• A culture of continuous development by encouraging our employees various training programs (online training and coaching platform such as Coursera, GoFluent, Pluralsight, First Finance, and others).

Societe Generale is committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let our Recruiters know.

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.

D&I:
Our Diversity & Inclusion 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.

HYBRID WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Societe Generale offers a hybrid work arrangement that offers employees the flexibility to work remotely, as well as on-site, in order to promote interaction and collaboration with colleagues while adhering to all SG standard protocols. Hybrid work arrangements vary based on business area. The applicable business lines will determine and communicate the work arrangements that best meet their business needs.