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 company in global banking seeks a VIE to support Credit traders in London. This role involves market analysis, risk management, and financial assessments while collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates will hold a Master's degree in Finance or a related field and possess strong analytical skills. The position offers a unique opportunity for professional development in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant field required.
• Previous experience in corporate finance or investment banking preferred.
• Fluent in English (B2-C1); other European languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support DCS traders and manage risks through market analysis.
• Assist with risk management and market activity monitoring.
• Contribute to process improvements and automate internal databases.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or related field with a specialization in Finance

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel including VBA, PowerPoint)

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 offered by SG CIB and the Group, with a focus on investment banking and commercial banking activities. It delivers tailor-made 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, as well as qualitative structural analysis and liquidity assessment. The DCS team is a joint venture between the Global Banking and Advisory and the Global Markets divisions, combining capabilities in credit, working closely with Origination and Credit Portfolio Management to de-risk the bank in primary (Syndication) and secondary (Trading) markets, and pursuing Fund Financing and Securitization activities for clients.

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.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with risk management and market activity monitoring (P&L, risk metrics, market indicators)
• Lead middle office interactions and coordination
• Support credit and financial analysis, including peer analysis, secondary pricing, and liquidity tracking
• Monitor and analyze financial markets, news, and economic indicators
• Contribute to process improvements, automate internal databases, and enhance internal tools for relative value analysis and risk management

A questionnaire will be provided to verify your VIE (Société Générale and Business France) eligibility. Please answer all questions truthfully for efficient processing.

Note: For missions outside European countries, a VISA is required. Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months after the end of the VIE contract, and consider renewing it if necessary.

Profile required

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

For clarity, please apply in English to facilitate evaluation by our English-speaking managers.

Studies & experience:

• Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or related field with a specialization in Finance
• Previous experience in corporate finance, investment banking, or structured finance is preferred

Language skills:

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

Technical, operational & soft skills:

• Rigorous, reliable, detail-oriented
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, critical thinking, sound judgment
• Initiative, entrepreneurial spirit, ability to work independently
• Adaptability, prioritization skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Excellent communication skills, ability to summarize key messages concisely
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel including VBA, PowerPoint); knowledge of Python is a plus

The VIE in London

This assignment begins as soon as possible, with a 3-month preparation period, lasting 12 months. Candidates must be under 28 and from EEA member states. For details, see Mon VIE-VIA Business France.