Trainee Business Management Analyst - Market Technology & Operations (fixed-term)

Societe Generale SA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Société Générale is seeking a PMO professional to coordinate the transformation portfolio within Prime Services & Clearing (PSC) Ops & IT in London. The role focuses on governance, planning, reporting, and cross-team coordination to drive strategic initiatives.

You will support annual planning, budget monitoring and engagement activities, ensuring risk is managed and communications are clear across senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• PMO experience coordinating transformation programs and portfolios.
• Strong Excel and MS Office proficiency.
• Knowledge of BI tools such as Power BI and collaboration tools.
• Demonstrated risk mindset with proactive escalation and governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide PMO support across a portfolio of transformation initiatives, including planning, milestones, governance and reporting.
• Produce ad hoc management reports and presentations for senior management.
• Support annual planning exercises and budget monitoring activities.
• Organise town halls, leadership meetings and employee engagement events.
• Draft and distribute communications on behalf of the management team and stakeholders.

Skills

PMO

Transformation

Stakeholder communication

Analytical skills

Risk awareness

Excel

MS Office

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

ResponsibilitiesDescription of the DepartmentThe Prime Services business provides global execution, clearing and financing solutions to a wide range of customers across multiple regions and asset classes.The GBTO teams provide operational and IT support services to the global business covering activities such as client lifecycle management, global execution services, trade settlement and clearing, reconciliations, collateral management, payments, risk management and fees. Main processing hubs are in London, Chicago, Bangalore and Chennai, and a smaller presence in Paris and Asia.All roles at Société Générale CIB are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to effective risk assessment and management, sound judgement, and speaking up when noticing behaviours or outcomes creating unintended risk. You will be expected to operate with integrity, manage risk proactively in day-to-day activities, log and escalate issues promptly and constructively, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and self-accountability.Summary of the key purposes of the roleTo assist the Global Transformation & Business Manager of Prime Services & Clearing (PSC) Ops & IT with the coordination, governance, reporting, and execution of the transformation portfolio across the PSC organisation.To act as PMO support for strategic and transformation initiatives, ensuring effective planning, reporting, action tracking, governance, and stakeholder communication across multiple projects and workstreams.To assist the management team with other responsibilities such as:Administrative coordination, management reporting, and business support activities.Town halls, engagement events, communications, and employee engagement initiatives.Continuous improvement initiatives.Summary of responsibilitiesProduce ad hoc management reports, presentations, and analysis to support decision-making by senior management.Support annual planning exercises and budget monitoring activities as required.Provide PMO support across a portfolio of transformation and strategic initiatives, including project planning, milestone tracking, governance, and reporting.Organise and support town halls, leadership meetings, and employee engagement activities.Draft and distribute communications on behalf of the management team, including newsletters, announcements, presentations, and event materials.Assist with general business management and administrative activities to support the effective running of the Prime Services & Clearing Ops & IT organisation.Profile requiredCompetenciesThe ability to assimilate knowledge quickly, an inquiring mind and an eye for detail, a sense of responsibility coupled with a sense of urgency.Good communication skills, teamwork, initiative, and analytical skills.Excellent knowledge of Excel. Good working knowledge of the MS Office suite of applications.Knowledge of business intelligence, collaboration, and AI-powered tools (e.g. Power BI, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Copilot and other generative AI solutions). Demonstrated interest in applying AI to automate routine tasks, improve data analysis, enhance reporting, and support project management activities.Demonstrated risk mindset: proactive identification and escalation of risk, sound judgement under pressure, and willingness to speak up and challenge constructivelyDemonstrate a strong risk culture by balancing commercial objectives with sound judgment and client outcomesWhy join usPeople 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 insightIf 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.Diversity and InclusionWe are an equal opportunities employer and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. Societe Generale is committed to recognizing and promoting all talents , regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.