Trainee – 12 months’ contract – Derivatives Clearing Client Middle Office

Société Générale Assurances; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Trainee for a 12-month contract in Singapore. The ideal candidate will handle banking operations, ensuring efficient trade and client queries management, and comply with regulatory requirements. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in business, economics, or finance, with strong analytical and communication skills. The role offers a great opportunity for personal and professional development in a diverse team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics or Finance.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely resolution of trade breaks.
• Manage positions and expiries within cutoff times.
• Handle client transactional queries and investigations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics or Finance

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Trainee – 12 months’ contract – Derivatives Clearing Client Middle Office

Banking operations processing Trainee Singapore, Singapore Reference 25000KK9 Start date 2025 / 10 / 30 Publication date 2025 / 09 / 30

Responsibilities

Primary Objectives :

• Ensure that operational activities such as :
• Trade breaks are investigated and resolved on a timely basis
• All positions and expiries management are completed within exchange cutoff time
• All regional regulatory reporting is completed accurately and on a timely basis
• Handle daily transactional activities, position & event management and ensure their completion on a timely manner
• Manage the daily client money reconciliations & controls for APAC exchanges and ensure compliance with the regulations of the relevant jurisdictions.
• Ensure that all key controls are completed appropriately and on a timely basis.
• Participate to BAU change topics / projects or improvement plans as required.
• Ensure that the Business as Usual (BAU) change projects are managed in accordance with internal policies and industry best practice.
• Handle direct client’s transactional queries, perform investigation for proper resolution & / or direct them to appropriate teams as appropriate.
• Develop an expertise of the Societe Generale business and organization, as well as the general Clearing business to have an adequate understanding of the business and the supporting platform.
• Develop an expertise of the Client setup and work closely with business as well as offshore / global teams.
• Cover Follow the Sun protocol for inbound clients, regional / global exchange markets.
• Report and accelerate significant issues and blocking points to manager on a timely manner.
• Cover for any other activities as the need arises to back up the team in a pro‑active and professional manner.
• Cross train with teammates regularly and ensure effective communication / handovers of BAU activities among team members.
• Maintain up to date procedures of the tasks covered, and make sure to adhere to the Group policies and exchange rules as appropriate.

Profile required

Academic Background and Certifications, Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics of Finance fields
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, sense of service, and flexibility are essential requirements
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure
• Strong analytical and numerical skills. Keen eye for details.
• Enthusiastic and self‑motivated
• Self‑starter, and ability to work independently
• Ability to work within team with diverse cultural backgrounds
• Knowledge of MS Office

Behavioral Skills

• Team Spirit - Synergies : I make developing synergies within the Group a priority
• Team Spirit - Collective mindset : I Favour the company's best interest over my team's results
• Responsibility - Empowerment and Accountability : I give resources and autonomy to make decisions
• Responsibility - Performance : I generate outstanding individual and collective performance
• Commitment - Sustainability : I develop people
• Client - Sales and Marketing Strategy : I develop innovative strategies adapted to our clients / internal partners