Analyst

Societe Generale Global Solution Centre; Chennai District; On-site; INR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Societe Generale Global Solution Centre is seeking a Trade Finance professional to handle LC transactions and related operations for Europe regions. Fluency in French is required for read, write and speak capabilities.

The role involves exports and imports, amendments, negotiations, and ensuring compliance with sanctions and SWIFT messaging. Candidates should have a background in Trade Finance operations and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, with readiness to work in shifts to align with Europe

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Trade Finance operations and documentation.
• Proficient in Excel (Pivot tables) and PowerPoint.
• Fluent in French (read, write, speak).

Responsibilities

• Scrutiny and handling of LC transactions for Europe regions; exports and imports.
• Resolution of LC issues including amendments, negotiations and settlements.
• Process SWIFT messages and ensure compliance and sanctions checks.

Skills

Trade Finance Operations

French language skills

Education

B.Com / BBA / BA

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Responsibilities

• Scrutiny and handling of Trade Finance documents in French Language for Europe Regions. Should be well versed in French language (Read, Write and Speak)
• Export LC processes (Advising, Amendment, Confirmation, Transfer, and Assignment of proceeds, Negotiation, LC Forfaiting, LC discounting, FX Loans, Reimbursement Claims and payments)
• Import LC processes (Issuance, Amendment, Negotiation, and Import Financing (Trust Receipt Loans), Reimbursement authorization, honor and Acceptance & Payments.
• Documentary and Clean Collections (Lodging Bills, Acceptance and Payments.)
• Handling of Guarantee Issuances, Amendments, Advising, Claims, Book off and Commission collections.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Handling Letter of credit transactions and collection (Exports & Imports) and Guarantees
• Scrutiny and review of LC transactions like Advising, Issuance, Amendments, and Negotiations & Settlements.
• Imports and export collections transactions.
• Transfers LC, Confirmations, Financing - LC Forfaiting, LC discounting, Trust Receipt Loans, FX Loan (Booking and settlement of Foreign currency Loan related to L/C & D/C financing).
• Process all transactions with high priority related to compliance and sanctions related issues.
• Ability to handle all types of SWIFT Messages.
• Guarantee Issuances, Amendments, Advising, Claims, Book off and Commission collections.
• To complete the Work flow on daily basis and pending transactions should escalated to Senior Analyst/Lead with updated reasons
• Processing within the SLA’s as required by the Client.
• Raising technical queries, discrepancies to Senior Analyst/Lead and process as per his/her instructions.
• Updates on operational procedures and special practices should be shared with Senior Analyst/Lead and help him in maintaining the standard operating procedure on regular basis.
• Be a backup for the Senior Analyst/Lead
• Attend Training programs.
• Should have urge to learn other products in Trade finance.
• Attend all training conducted within the team on all process and procedural updates.

Profile required

Application of the Group values (Commitment, Responsibility, Innovation & Team Spirit) in your day to day job with your team members and clients, the position also requires following specific competencies

Technical / Functional skills

• Basic knowledge in Trade Finance Operations
• Good knowledge of office automation tools (advanced in Excel (Pivot table), medium in Power point
• French skills (Read, Write and Speak) is a must.

Behavioral competencies

• Willing to work with various shifts (especially in Europe timing)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Analytical skills and process oriented
• Ability to work under pressure and work as part of the team

Eligibility Criteria:

• 2024 or 2025 Pass outs with no backlogs
• Educational Qualification: B. Com, BBA or B.A
• Ability to read, speak & write in French along with B1, B2 certification in French.
• Minimum of 70% aggregate marks across 10th, 12th & Graduation

Why join us

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Business insight

At Société Générale, we are convinced that people are drivers of change, and that the world of tomorrow will be shaped by all their initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious. Whether you’re joining us for a period of months, years or your entire career, together we can have a positive impact on the future. Creating, daring, innovating, and taking action are part of our DNA. If you too want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful on a daily basis and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us!

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