V.I.E. Trader Assistant

SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global banking and advisory firm is seeking a VIE to support Credit traders in London. The role involves market analysis, risk management, and financial monitoring. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in a relevant field and strong analytical skills. This opportunity offers a chance to gain valuable experience in investment banking and commercial banking.

Benefits

Integration into expert teams

Opportunities for career growth

Exposure to diverse business areas

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance or related field required.
• Experience in corporate finance or investment banking is a plus.
• Fluent in English (B2-C1); other European languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with risk management and market activity monitoring.
• Support credit and financial analysis including peer analysis.
• Monitor financial markets, news, and economic indicators.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Communication

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or related field

Tools

MS Office

VBA

Python

Job description

Responsibilities

GLBA is the Global Banking and Advisory division of SGCIB. It offers a global advisory approach focused on strategic dialogue with clients. GLBA provides a comprehensive range of services from SG CIB and the Group, with a focus on investment banking and commercial banking. It delivers tailored solutions to corporate clients, financial institutions, the public sector, and family offices.

As a VIE, you will support Credit traders (high yield, leveraged credit) within the DCS team through market analysis, PnL monitoring, quantitative analysis, pricing models, and qualitative structural and liquidity assessments. The DCS team is a joint venture between the Global Banking and Advisory and Global Markets divisions, combining credit capabilities and working closely with Origination and Credit Portfolio Management to de-risk the bank across primary (Syndication) and secondary (Trading) markets, as well as pursuing Fund Financing and Securitization activities for clients such as corporates, financial institutions, and fund managers.

Summary of the key purposes of the role:

• Support DCS traders and interact with sales, middle office, risk, and syndicate teams to manage risks, report, source opportunities, and support clients.

During your mission, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting with risk management and market activity monitoring (P&L, risk metrics, market indicators)
• Leading middle office interactions and coordination
• Supporting credit and financial analysis, including peer analysis, secondary pricing, and liquidity tracking
• Monitoring financial markets, news, and economic indicators
• Improving processes, automating databases, and enhancing internal tools for relative value analysis and risk management

A questionnaire will be provided to assess your eligibility for the VIE program (Société Générale and Business France). Please answer all questions truthfully for an efficient review.

Note: For missions outside Europe, a valid VISA is required. Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months after the end of the VIE contract to avoid delays. Consider renewing your passport promptly if needed.

Profile required

Note: Since this is an international development program, candidates cannot apply for a VIE in their own country of citizenship.

Application language: Please apply in English to facilitate review by our English-speaking managers.

Studies & experience:

• Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or related field with a specialization in Finance
• Experience in corporate finance, investment banking, or structured finance is a plus

Language skills:

• Fluent in English (B2-C1)
• European languages are a plus

Technical, operational & soft skills:

• Rigorous, reliable, detail-oriented
• Analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking, sound judgment
• Initiative, entrepreneurial spirit, autonomous work ability
• Adaptability, prioritization, ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Strong communication skills, concise message delivery
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), VBA; Python knowledge is a plus

The VIE assignment in a nutshell

This VIE in London begins as soon as possible, with a 3-month preparation period, and lasts 12 months. Eligibility requires being under 28 and from an EEA member state. For details, see Mon VIE-VIA Business France.

Why join us

Upon arrival, you will be integrated into our teams, learning daily from experts. Gradually, you will gain independence, accelerating your career. You will explore diverse business areas in a constantly evolving sector. Opportunities may arise in France and abroad after your VIE.

Business insight

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