V.I.E. Trading Assistant

Societe Generale SA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Societe Generale SA in New York is offering a VIE Trading Assistant role beginning April 1, 2027, for 18 months. You will support the Corporate Credit Trading desk with tool development, data reporting, and cross-group collaboration to enhance operations and risk monitoring.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree, is fluent in English, and is proficient in Excel (VBA) and Python, with PowerPoint familiarity.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a Master's degree from a Business/Engineering School or University.
• Previous experience in asset management, investment banking or consulting is a plus.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or enhance tools to improve pricing accuracy, risk monitoring, data management, and P&L explanation.
• Produce key reports on trading statistics, customer trends, and P&L.
• Liaise with ITEC, data management and other support groups to understand systems and propose improvements.

Skills

Excel

Python

Data analysis

Presenting data

Education

Master's degree

Tools

PowerPoint

VBA

Job description

International Volunteer ProgramSG CIB# V.I.E. Trading AssistantApply---New York, New York, United StatesSalary from $ 00000 to $ 00000Reference 26000MG5Start date 2027/04/01Publication date 2026/10/23## ResponsibilitiesThe Distribution and Credit Solutions platform (\"DCS\") is a joint-venture in the Americas, operating at the crossroads of market and financing / advisory activities. DCS provides a one-stop shop for meeting client needs and providing comprehensive solutions in the primary and secondary markets for securitization products, loans and corporate bonds. DCS covers engineering and structuring, syndication, financing, trading and sales functions, centralizing credit origination and focusing on distribution.The Corporate Credit Trading group makes markets and facilitates transactions in secondary market corporate bonds between investors of all types on a global basis.Responsabilities:* Support the trading group with the development and/or enhancement of tools to improve efficiency and precision in areas such as: pricing accurracy, risk monitoring, data management, and PNL explanation;* Support the business with the development and/or production of key reports in areas such as: trading statistics, customer trends, and PNL;* Liase with ITEC, data management, and other support groups locally and in Europe to understand how key systems operate, interact, and can be leveraged, and potentially enhanced, to improve operations and acheive specfic objectives;* Ensure processes are operating in a controlled environment and recommend remediation plans for identified weaknesses**A questionnaire will be provided to you in order to check your VIE (Société Générale and Business France) eligibility. For an efficient analysis of your application, please make sure to truthfully answer all the questions.****Kindly note that it is also mandatory to provide us with a formal proof of your M2 diploma validation before the assignment start date. No VIE mission will start without this document.****\\*Grade sheets are not accepted as justification of the diploma.**## Profile required****PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.********To facilitate the examination of your application by our English-speaking managers, we thank you for applying in English.****Studies & experience:* Graduate with a Master's degree from a Business/Engineering School or University.* Previous experience in asset management, investment banking or consulting is a plusLanguage skills:* Fluent in EnglishOperational, technical & soft skills:* Proficient in Excel (including VBA) and Python, familiarity with Power Point is a plus* Able to manipulate and present data in manner that conveys the important results clearly* Able to handle and prioritize multiple requests at once and diligence to see each through to completion* Good communication and presentation skills****The VIE assignment in a nutshell****This VIE in **New York** is to begin **April 1st, 2027**, but you need to plan 3 months between your application date and the beginning of your VIE assignment. It will last 18 months.In case a visa is necessary, please make sure your passport is valid up to 6 months after the end of the VIE contract to not delay your departure.The VIE is a specific contract, under Business France’s eligibility criteria, opened to candidates under 28 and from the member states of the European Economic Space. For further information (including your financial indemnities), please see Mon VIE-VIA Business France.## Why join usAs soon as you arrive, you will be integrated into our teams and will learn every day alongside our experts, who will support you in your tasks. Gradually, you will become more independent in your projects, making this experience a real career accelerator. You will also discover all the diversity of our businesses, in a sector that is constantly evolving and innovating.At the end of your VIE, various opportunities could be offered to you, in US and abroad.## Business insightAt Societe Generale, 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!Still hesitating? You should know that our employees can dedicate several days per year to solidarity actions during their working hours, including sponsoring people struggling with their orientation or professional integration, participating in the financial education of young apprentices, and sharing their skills with charities. There are many ways to get involved.Societe Generale is an equal opportunity employer, and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. We are committed to recognizing and promoting the talents and achievements of our employees and staff, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, and any other characteristic or status protected under applicable law.