Trainee - Bond Syndicates

SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a candidate to join their Syndicate team in London. The role involves advising on pricing, managing market deals, and supporting transaction execution. Ideal candidates will have a finance degree and strong analytical skills, with opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a Finance-related subject.
• Good basic knowledge of financial markets and products.
• Excellent level of written and verbal English essential.

Responsibilities

• Updating the database and assisting with pricing preparation.
• Supporting transaction execution and monitoring PnL.
• Assisting with Roadshow organisation and administrative tasks.

Skills

Financial markets knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Mathematics competency

Time management

Initiative

Education

Degree in Finance or equivalent

Tools

MS Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Responsibilities

Description of the Business Line or Department

The Syndicate (SYN) team acts as an intermediary between issuer clients and investor clients. The role of SYN is to advise on pricing, define an execution strategy, distribute bond issuance through Fixed Income sales, and occasionally manage the unsold portion of a deal. Most deals brought to market by SYN are done on a best effort basis, sized and priced to demand.

Summary of the key purposes of the role

• Assist the corporate team in preparing pricing using Zeus
• Manage the database of market deals
• Produce analytics and statistics
• Support the preparation of presentations for internal clients under supervision
• Assist in transaction execution
• Help produce and update internal documentation

Summary of responsibilities

• Update the database
• Assist with basic pricing and preparation under supervision
• Collaborate with the middle office
• Work with SYN support to ensure smooth settlement of transactions
• Monitor the desk's PnL
• Perform ad hoc administrative tasks as required
• Assist in Roadshow organisation
• Gather feedback through discussions with Fixed Income sales

Profile required

Competencies

• Degree or equivalent in a Finance-related subject
• Good basic knowledge of financial markets and products
• Strong mathematical skills
• Knowledge of bonds/bond mathematics is highly advantageous
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to manage workload and work autonomously
• Organisational skills to meet strict deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal English skills
• Additional European language skills are advantageous

Why join us

We offer impact and visibility, fostering a personable and innovative environment. Our flat structure encourages open sharing of ideas, collaboration, and community. We value hard work, dedication, respect, and team spirit, making us unique and supportive of your growth.

Business insight

If you have the required experience and qualifications, apply to the SG Resourcing Team. At Société Générale, we believe our people are our strength, and we recruit based on aptitude and ability, regardless of personal background or identity.