Africa FX & Emerging Markets Growth Leader

Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking - SGCIB; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking - SGCIB seeks a Vice President to lead FX & Emerging Markets Sales for Africa, developing institutional client relationships and delivering sustainable revenue growth through origination and execution of client solutions across FX, Rates and Credit.

You will leverage deep knowledge of African markets, cross-border flows and macro trends to provide market insights, risk management ideas and tailored liquidity solutions to financial institutions,

Qualifications

• Significant experience within FX Sales, Emerging Markets Sales, Fixed Income Sales or Global Markets Sales at a leading financial institution.
• Strong knowledge of African financial markets and institutional investor dynamics.
• Demonstrated track record of revenue generation and client relationship management.
• Established network across African Financial Institutions, Central Banks, Sovereigns, Asset Managers, Insurance Companies and Pension Funds.
• Strong understanding of Fixed Income & Currencies products across FX, Rates and Credit markets.
• Excellent commercial judgement and business development skills.
• Strong communication, presentation and negotiation capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple products, jurisdictions and stakeholder groups.
• Strong understanding of market risk, regulatory requirements and conduct standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with Financial Institutions, Central Banks, Sovereigns, Asset Managers, Insurance Companies, Pension Funds and Development Finance Institutions across Africa.
• Maintain regular dialogue with senior decision-makers including Treasurers, Chief Investment Officers, Portfolio Managers, Heads of Trading and senior management teams.
• Act as a trusted advisor on African markets, macroeconomic developments, investment opportunities and risk management strategies.
• Identify opportunities to deepen client relationships and increase wallet share across the Bank's Fixed Income & Currencies platform.
• Coordinate client engagement across Trading, Research and Coverage teams to ensure a consistent and high-quality client experience.
• Originate and execute transactions across the Bank's Fixed Income & Currencies platform covering Foreign Exchange, Rates and Credit products.
• Drive revenue growth through the distribution and execution of both cash and derivatives solutions tailored to institutional client needs.
• Provide clients with market access, liquidity and risk management solutions across FX, Rates and Credit markets.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with existing and prospective institutional clients across the African continent.
• Contribute to the achievement of regional sales objectives and overall franchise growth.
• Provide clients with timely market colour, trade ideas and actionable investment insights.
• Monitor and communicate developments in African economies, monetary policies, sovereign credit dynamics, capital flows and regulatory environments.
• Leverage internal research and trading expertise to deliver differentiated content and value-added advisory services.
• Maintain a strong understanding of market trends, liquidity conditions and investor flows across African markets.
• Partner closely with Trading, Research, Coverage and Risk teams to deliver comprehensive client solutions.
• Facilitate cross-asset opportunities across FX, Rates and Credit products.
• Work alongside local franchises and country teams to support strategic initiatives and market development efforts.
• Ensure seamless client coverage through coordination with regional and global sales teams.
• Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with applicable regulations, internal policies and governance standards.
• Maintain a strong understanding of market, counterparty and operational risk considerations.
• Uphold the highest standards of professional conduct, compliance and client suitability.

Skills

FX Sales

Emerging Markets

Fixed Income Sales

Client Relationship Mgmt

Revenue Growth

Cross-functional Collaboration

Market Insight

Strategic Networking Africa

Job description

Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking - SGCIB seeks a Vice President to lead FX & Emerging Markets Sales for Africa, developing institutional client relationships and delivering sustainable revenue growth through origination and execution of client solutions across FX, Rates and Credit.

You will leverage deep knowledge of African markets, cross-border flows and macro trends to provide market insights, risk management ideas and tailored liquidity solutions to financial institutions,