V.I.E. Market Risk Equity - New York, United States chez Societe Generale

This role is within the Market Risk Framework Equity team (RISQ/RMA/MRF/EQD), which is responsible for the market risk framework and associated methodologies. RISQ’s main mission is to contribute to develop SG Group (the Group) business and returns through the implementation of an efficient risk management process. The VIE will work for a team (RISQ/RMA/MRF) in charge of analyzing and monitoring the risk on the Equity Derivatives activity in the US.

Tasks and responsibilities:

•    Ensure that market risks assumed by SG are properly assessed, measured, validated and managed in compliance with the bank’s risk policies and risk appetite
•    Risk Assessment
•    Deal flow validation
•    Limit approvals
•    Participation in innovation processes (New Product Committees)
•    Regularly review the exposure and follow-up on excesses
•    Report the risks to the Management by conducting transversal portfolio analysis
•    Take part in the validation of limit increase requests
•    Detect and address US specifics: market dynamics & trends, products, client activities
•    Contribute for US to the definition and validation of the global RISQ/RMA policies and methodologies
•    Identify new risks or potential improvements to risk measurement methodology and implement changes
•    Analyze and report risks to general management (Monthly Risk Management Committee & contribution to Group reporting)
•    Ensure that market risks are well understood, correctly measured and timely reported - spread risk culture locally and support local CRO
•    Ensure the risk framework is consistent, comprehensive and up-to-date

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.

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
• A previous experience in Market Risk, Equity Products, Derivatives, Capital Markets would be appreciated

Language skills:

• Fluent in English

Operational, technical & soft skills:

• Good communication and presentation skills
• Proficient/Good command of MS Office
• Modeling/technical skills are an advantage
• Technical expertise on risk assessment
• Knowledge of capital markets, equity, derivatives products
• Ability to manage in an international environment
• Ability to work well with various departments within SG (Global Markets, partner with Finance, Legal, Compliance and international teams) 
• Strong analytical skills
• Willingness to assist other team members when necessary

 

The VIE assignment in a nutshell

This VIE in New York is to begin as soon as possible, 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.

As 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 France and abroad.

At 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.

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