Frontier Markets FX & Rates VP Trader

Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking - SGCIB; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Société Générale Corporate and Investment Banking - SGCIB is seeking an experienced Frontier Markets Trader to join the Global Markets team in London. The role focuses on market‑making across Frontier and Emerging Market currencies and rates, with emphasis on Africa, CIS and GCC regions.

You will work closely with sales, structuring, research and regional desks to grow the franchise. Responsibilities include providing liquidity, pricing transactions, risk management and client engagement, while

Qualifications

• Trading experience in Frontier FX and Rates Markets.
• Track record in generating revenue.
• Client‑focussed flow trader with strong numerical ability.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player who collaborates and shares information.
• Highly motivated, proactive and entrepreneurial attitude.
• Reliable professional conduct and autonomy to complete tasks.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to build relationships based on trust and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Market‑making across Frontier and Emerging Market currencies and rates products.
• Develop and manage market‑making activities in African, CIS and GCC currencies.
• Trade and manage treasury positions in African currencies.
• Provide liquidity to external clients, SG branches and internal stakeholders.
• Execute and price FX Spot, Forwards, Swaps, NDFs, cross currency swaps and Local Currency Government Bonds.
• Manage risk with disciplined hedging and adhere to trading limits.

Skills

Frontier FX

Rates Markets

Revenue generation

Client-focused trader

Numerical literacy

Written & verbal communication

Team player

Proactive mindset

Autonomy

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Job description

Société Générale Corporate and Investment Banking - SGCIB is seeking an experienced Frontier Markets Trader to join the Global Markets team in London. The role focuses on market‑making across Frontier and Emerging Market currencies and rates, with emphasis on Africa, CIS and GCC regions.

You will work closely with sales, structuring, research and regional desks to grow the franchise. Responsibilities include providing liquidity, pricing transactions, risk management and client engagement, while