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Join Société Générale and kick-start your career in financial services operations!
Are you a recent graduate with a passion for finance and a curiosity about IT operations? Have you gained some practical experience through internships or placements in banking or financial services? If so, we want to hear from you!
About The Role
As a Trainee in IT Operations within our Listed Derivatives Reconciliations team, you will play a vital role in supporting the smooth running of middle and back-office functions. You’ll help manage daily reconciliations, reporting, and client adjustments while working closely with various teams such as client-facing middle office and brokerage payables. This role is your gateway to understanding how technology and operations come together to support financial markets.
What You’ll Do
- Execute and monitor daily operational processes and reconciliations
- Support payment management and validation of payment runs
- Liaise with internal teams and external brokers to resolve issues
- Participate in projects across different business lines to broaden your knowledge
- Monitor key operational risk indicators and maintain awareness of risks to Société Générale and our clients
- Manage team communications and client offboarding processes
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What We’re Looking For
- A degree graduate (minimum 2:1) with some practical exposure to derivatives or financial markets (internship experience preferred)
- Good basic knowledge of financial products and services, with a strong willingness to learn more
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and proactively share ideas
- Good awareness of GDPR and confidentiality principles
Why Join Us?
At Société Générale, you’ll be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values innovation, responsibility, and client focus. We offer a supportive environment where you can develop your skills, gain exposure to financial markets, and build a rewarding career in operations and IT.
Our Commitment to You
- Comprehensive training and on-the-job learning
- Opportunities to work on meaningful projects and collaborate across teams
- A chance to develop both your technical and financial knowledge
- A culture that encourages teamwork, innovation, and ethical conduct
Ready to take the next step? Apply now and start your journey with Société Générale!
Why join us
People join for the impact they can have on us. They stay for the impact we have on them. A flatter structure offers visibility and exposure beyond that of our competitors, so you know our names, and we know yours. It's personable, human, and inspires success through passion. By encouraging open mindedness and a willingness to share ideas, we have adapted to market changes and thrived through innovation. Bringing words like “hard work” and “dedication” together with “community” and “respect” has enabled us to work collaboratively and build our future together. We call this Team Spirit and it's what makes us different. It's what makes you different.
Business insight
If you feel you have the required experience and qualifications, then please apply to the SG Resourcing Team, and we will manage your application. At Société Générale, we believe our people are our strength and are core to the success of our business. As such, we search for, recruit and appoint the best available person on the basis of aptitude and ability, regardless of sex, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, pregnancy, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or gender identity.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are an
equal opportunities employer and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. Societe Generale is committed to recognizing and
promoting all talents, regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.
