Trade Support Analyst

SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Virtual healthcare assistance

Employee Assistance Program

20 vacation days + 4 personal days

Job summary

SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA in Montreal is seeking a Middle Office professional to join the Exotics team within the Operations department. You will model complex derivatives in Front Office systems and support the trading desk, structurers, and internal clients across the lifecycle of structured products.

The role requires a Master’s in Finance, fluent English and French, and strong Excel/VBA with knowledge of Python.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance or Financial Markets.
• Operational level of English; French also required.
• Strong Excel/VBA skills and Python knowledge are an asset.
• Experience with front office systems and complex derivatives is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Model complex derivatives transactions in Front Office systems to understand instrument structure.
• Manage product lifecycle events (coupons, maturities, recalls) and onboarding.
• Review valuation, pricing, and risk analyses; draft functional specifications.
• Develop Python or VBA scripts for projects and support the Exotic Trading desk.
• Coordinate across Front/Middle/Back Office and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Excel

VBA

Python

English

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Finance

Job description

ResponsibilitiesABOUT THE JOB:You will join the Trade Support Unit within the Operations department, which supports traders, structurers, internal clients, and external counterparties in managing their activities, within a dynamic and international environment.You will work within the Exotics Middle Office (Complex Structured Products) . More specifically, you will join the Middle Office Events team, which is responsible for managing and monitoring exotic product events .What will be your DAY-TO-DAY?In this role, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including:Modeling complex derivatives transactions in Front Office systems in order to understand the technical nature of the instruments handled by the teamDeveloping a strong understanding of the team’s activity, particularly the structure of structured products sold to clientsManaging product lifecycle events (coupons, maturities, recalls, etc.) as part of a progressive onboarding into the team’s responsibilitiesReviewing and understanding valuation, pricing, and risk analysisDrafting functional specifications as part of project workParticipating in cross‑functional projects or developments within the scopeDeveloping Python or VBA scripts as part of these projectsProviding support to the Exotic Trading deskActing as an interface between Front Office, Middle Office, and Back Office teams , and serving as a key point of contact for other internal stakeholdersProfile requiredSkills and Qualifications:Master’s degree (Bac+5 equivalent) with a specialization in Finance or Financial MarketsIdeally a first experience in these fields (internship, VIE, or permanent role)Operational level of EnglishStrong proficiency in Excel and VBAKnowledge of Python is a strong assetHigh level of attention to detail and strong motivationGood knowledge of financial instrumentsFrench and English requiredAbility to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, as the role involves regular collaboration with colleagues and partners based in the United StatesSubject to a comprehensive background check due to the application of U.S. federal securities laws, including fingerprint collection conducted by a third‑party provider selected by FINRALanguages: French, EnglishAbility 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.Due to US Federal Securities law applying to this position, candidates who will apply for this position will be required to submit to an enhanced background screening, including the collection of their fingerprints by a third-party vendor selected by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”).Why join usOUR BENEFITS:WHAT WE DO DIFFERENTLY AT SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALECompetitive compensation & benefits offering, including but not limited to:Minimum of 20 Vacation days + 4 personal daysSupportive Maternity, paternity, parental and adoption leave policyHealth 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 familyVarious 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)Business insightSociete 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. For more information about our Culture and Conduct initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-culture/)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.Our Diversity & Inclusion Vision:Engaged workforce that is demographically diverse in a way that reflects the communities in which we operateInclusive culture and workplace that recognizes employees' unique needs and utilizes their diverse talentsEngage our community and marketplace, and position the organization to meet the needs of all its clientsFor more information about our D&I initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/societe-generale-about/diversity-and-inclusion/)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.Diversity and InclusionSociete 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. We strive to write our postings as inclusively as possible. If, however, one gender is used alone in this display, it designates persons of all gender identities.