Trainee Cross Asset Structurer

SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution in Greater London is seeking a Trainee Cross Asset Structurer to support the development of bespoke financial products. You will work closely with experienced professionals while enhancing your programming skills in Python and VBA. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in financial engineering, exposure to both London and Paris markets, and a collaborative work environment that encourages learning and innovation.

Benefits

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Exposure to client projects

Mentorship and development opportunities

Global financial institution benefits

Qualifications

• Graduate with a degree in Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in Python and VBA.
• Good understanding of financial markets and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and developing tailored financial products.
• Support the issuance and management of structured securities.
• Coordinate client communications and gather market data.
• Participate in client meetings and collaborate with sales teams.
• Work with external partners, including banks and legal advisors.

Skills

Strong programming skills in Python

Strong programming skills in VBA

Good understanding of financial markets

Excellent communication skills in English

French language skills

Proactive, innovative mindset

Strong project management skills

Education

Degree in Mathematics, Physics, or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Are you a graduate with a passion for mathematics, physics, and programming? Do you want to launch your career in financial engineering by designing innovative financial products that meet client needs? Join Société Générale’s Cross-Asset Structuring team and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, international environment.

Why this role?

As a Trainee Cross Asset Structurer, you will work alongside experienced professionals to support the creation and execution of bespoke financial solutions for a broad range of clients. You will develop your skills in Python and VBA programming, learn about structured securities issuance, and gain exposure to both London and Paris markets. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine quantitative skills with commercial insight.

What you will do:

• Assist in designing and developing tailored financial products.
• Support the issuance and management of structured securities.
• Coordinate client communications and gather market data.
• Participate in client meetings and collaborate with sales teams.
• Work with external partners, including banks and legal advisors.

Profile required

What we’re looking for:

• A graduate with a degree in Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in Python and VBA.
• Good understanding of financial markets and risk management.
• Excellent communication skills in English; French language skills are a strong advantage.
• A proactive, innovative mindset and strong project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, international team.

What we offer:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages learning and innovation.
• Real exposure to client projects and market challenges.
• Mentorship and development opportunities to grow your career.
• The chance to be part of a global financial institution committed to integrity and responsibility>

Kick-start your career with Société Générale and be part of shaping the future of financial engineering.

Apply now to join our team!

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.