Trainee - Business Analyst

SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Trainee to support change management in EMIR reporting. This role involves enhancing transaction reports, collaborating with IT and Compliance teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Business or Engineering and have a strong understanding of financial regulations. This position offers an opportunity to develop expertise in a dynamic environment, where teamwork and innovation are highly valued. Join a company that fosters a community spirit and encourages professional growth while making a significant impact in the financial services sector.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Business, Engineering or related subject required.
• Previous project management experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver change management related to EMIR reporting stream.
• Improve the quality of EMIR Transaction reports.
• Work with multiple stakeholders to deliver business requirements.

Skills

Project Management

Financial Regulation Understanding

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Teamwork

Autonomy

Education

Degree in Business

Degree in Engineering

Related Subject

Tools

Project Management Tools

Job description

Responsibilities

Societe Generale is one of Europe's leading financial services groups and a major player in the economy for over 160 years, we support 25 million clients every day with more than 126,000 staff in 65 countries

Our Group draws on our European roots to develop our business internationally. Our unique geographic positioning enables us to connect Europe and Africa with major global financial centres in Asia and the Americas.

The Group combinesfinancial strength, proven expertise in innovation and a sustainable growth strategywith the objective ofcreating value for all our stakeholders. We seek to be a trusted partner in the projects of those building tomorrow's world today.

Description of the Business Line or Department

The Operations Department handles the middle and back-office functions for all SGCIB Markets and Financing business lines, implementing all necessary means to ensure regulatory compliance within the scope of the department.

Unpredictable and unstable regulatory evolutions in Europe and the US imply very important changes for our activity, impacting our business and reporting models and processes as well as our different stakeholders within the Front Office, Operation, Compliance, and IT teams.

Summary of the key purposes of the role

• The Trainee will be a dedicated resource responsible for delivering change management related to EMIR (European Markets Infrastructure Regulation) reporting stream
• They will work closely with IT, Compliance, Operations and other areas of the business as required
• Their main body of work includes EMIR Transaction Reporting enhancement, remediation, back reporting and supporting the business in their client and business migration activities from a regulatory perspective

Summary of responsibilities

• Helping to improve the quality of EMIR Transaction reports
• Working with multiple stakeholders to deliver business requirements
• Training as a Business Analyst on new EMIR reporting requirements
• Participating in the transition of processes between the Regulatory Project and Regulator Production teams
• Maintaining the quality of deliverables and communication
• Continuously developing expertise on regulatory topics
• Delivery of Business Requirements that meet business and regulatory obligations
• Continuously innovating and improving project processes
• Assisting with enhancements and back-reporting tasks of EMIR Transaction reports
• Working to keep operational risks low and enhance the culture of risk management
• Continuous development of professional relationships with sponsors and stakeholders
• Ad hoc duties as assigned by management

Profile required

Competencies

• The ideal candidate will hold a degree or equivalent in Business, Engineering or a related subject
• Previous project management experience (e.g. internship, work experience) advantageous
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Good understanding of financial regulation, its impact within a banking environment, and our regulators’ mission
• Good basic understanding of key financial products including stocks and derivatives
• Good knowledge of project management tools and techniques
• Ability to structure and follow up on projects
• Ability to work in a team in a dynamic and innovative environment
• Ability to work autonomously and organise own time and workload

Why join us

People join for the impact they can have on us. They stay for the impact we have on them. A flatter structure offers visibility and exposure beyond that of our competitors, so you know our names, and we know yours. It's personable, human, and inspires success through passion. By encouraging open mindedness and a willingness to share ideas, we have adapted to market changes and thrived through innovation. Bringing words like “hard work” and “dedication” together with “community” and “respect” has enabled us to work collaboratively and build our future together. We call this Team Spirit and it's what makes us different. It's what makes you different.

Business insight

If you feel you have the required experience and qualifications, then please apply to the SG Resourcing Team, and we will manage your application. At Société Générale, we believe our people are our strength and are core to the success of our business. As such, we search for, recruit and appoint the best available person on the basis of aptitude and ability, regardless of sex, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, pregnancy, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or gender identity.