SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA
Senior Sales Trader - Director
SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA, New York, New York, us, 10261
ResponsibilitiesLeadership role with team management responsibilities: As Team leader, ensure that a proper and complete management of the perimeter is effectively performed and that each member of the team delivers while respecting their risk and compliance mandate at all times and will have very good knowledge of any local regulation binding on the team.CCM Responsibilities:Accountable for full adherence and compliance with the investment policies which includes CFTC rule 1.25 and SEC Rule 15c3-3 on all customer assets deposited as a result of SGAS FCM and Securities prime brokerage activities.Accountable for adherence and compliance with IIROC regulation as regards SGCC FCM.Responsible for the protection and investment / placement of customer cash and non-cash collateral in full collaboration with Treasury, Operations and Finance departments including immediate escalation of any regulatory, operational or trading issues.Optimize customer cash and non-cash collateral across external and internal counterparties, fixed income reverse repo trading, CCPs, banks and carrying brokers with expectations to meet performance targets.Manage borrowings from Treasury including optimizing placements / investments and returns.Execute forex hedging to support single currency margining product.Ensure adherence to trading risks (DV10, VaR, stress testing) in collaboration with the Risk management department.Evaluate and analyze market conditions, regulations and financial information to identify investment opportunities.Responsible to analyze data from multiple sources, prepare and distribute reports as well as to automate / simplify processes as needed.Participate in CCP and exchange collateral meetings.Manage the day-to-day risk, position management, risks follow-up and Profit & Loss (PNL) explanation.Actively support enhancing IT development of tools and systems to develop SG’s trading capability and efficiency (e.g. automation, pricing engines, development of analytical tools and new hedging as applicable).Maintain understanding of CFTC rules, financial markets evolution, and CCP rulebook to develop own trading position.Fund regulatory buffers on behalf of the Prime business (Residual Interest, structural borrowings).Maintain up to date intelligence on market initiatives and products in the trading environment.Financing Solutions Responsibilities:Provide short coverage and long financing on securities to external clients through internal desks.Provide short term financing solutions to Prime clients (Hedge Funds, PTGs, AMs).Work closely with other teams to build interactions and synergies on secured financing.Develop strategies to increase a book of business in a sustainable way targeting diversified and recurring revenue.Optimize the global book position and scarce resources (mainly cash consumption, liquidity ratios, balance sheet).Manage the day-to-day risk and underlying positions, monitor and perform risks metric follow-up and Profit & Loss (PNL) explanation.Provide market color and money market updates to clients as part of their Prime experience.Contribution to transformation projects:Contribute to project or initiative to rationalize and automate the Front Office to Back Office processes to optimize operational efficiency and reduce operational risk.Contribute to project or initiative to build / transform securities pb platform to overall improve client experience, grow the platform and secure the way of doing business.Profile requiredTechnical Skills:•
Understanding of trading and risks related to fixed income, equity and foreign exchange markets, as well as money markets, government securities and repo / reverse repo investments.•
Strong analytical skills, diligent and detail-oriented.•
Robust mathematics and technology skills.Competencies:•
Leadership and Management Experience.•
Highly collaborative – an open individual who can work successfully with multi-disciplinary, multi-national teams.•
Self-motivated high achiever driven to exceed expectations, with the highest personal standards in regards to integrity and confidentiality.•
Demonstrated ability to build relationships within a large organization and partner with sales, traders and structuring teams to be able to identify P&L generating opportunities and to maximize team productivity.•
Strong communication skills – articulate and able to communicate clearly with management and regulators.Experience Needed:Over 10 years of experience in a global bank, Future Commission Merchants (FCMs) and / or Broker Dealers (BDs).Proficiency of regulatory rules (CFTC, SEC, IIROC) governing client asset, in particular the protection of customer assets and all segregation rules (CFTC & SEC).Knowledge of balance sheet (US GAAP, Basel Level) and other scarce resource constraints RWAs, Leverage, LCR and NSFR.Familiarity of CCP and exchanges practices for exchange traded derivatives and market risk metrics.Educational Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Financial Engineering, Finance, Economics, a related field or the equivalent thereof.Why join usBusiness insight:OUR CULTURE:At Societe Generale, we live by our 4 core values of commitment, responsibility, team spirit and innovation. We are engaged and demonstrate consideration for others. We act ethically and with courage. We focus our talent and energy on collective success. We experiment and propose new ideas. This way, we maximize our ability to serve client needs and anticipate market changes. Societe Generale is committed to strengthening bonds with colleagues, communities, and the world in which we live, because relationships are at the heart of how we operate.For more information about our Culture and Conduct initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-culture/).D&I:Our Diversity & Inclusion Mission: Recruit, develop, advance, and retain a diverse workforce that is united in our efforts to enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients.Our Diversity & Inclusion Vision:•
Engaged workforce that is demographically diverse in a way that reflects the communities in which we operate.•
Inclusive culture and workplace that recognizes employees' unique needs and utilizes their diverse talents.•
Engage our community and marketplace, and position the organization to meet the needs of all its clients.For more information about our D&I initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/societe-generale-about/diversity-and-inclusion/).HYBRID WORK ENVIRONMENT:For most positions, Societe Generale offers a hybrid work arrangement that offers employees the flexibility to work remotely, as well as on-site, in order to promote interaction and collaboration with colleagues while adhering to all SG standard protocols. Hybrid work arrangements vary based on business area. The applicable Business lines will determine and communicate the work arrangements that best meet their business needs.COMPENSATION & SALARY RANGE:Base salary range does not include overtime pay, bonus and/or other benefits, where applicable. Actual base salary offer will vary based on skills and experience.
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Understanding of trading and risks related to fixed income, equity and foreign exchange markets, as well as money markets, government securities and repo / reverse repo investments.•
Strong analytical skills, diligent and detail-oriented.•
Robust mathematics and technology skills.Competencies:•
Leadership and Management Experience.•
Highly collaborative – an open individual who can work successfully with multi-disciplinary, multi-national teams.•
Self-motivated high achiever driven to exceed expectations, with the highest personal standards in regards to integrity and confidentiality.•
Demonstrated ability to build relationships within a large organization and partner with sales, traders and structuring teams to be able to identify P&L generating opportunities and to maximize team productivity.•
Strong communication skills – articulate and able to communicate clearly with management and regulators.Experience Needed:Over 10 years of experience in a global bank, Future Commission Merchants (FCMs) and / or Broker Dealers (BDs).Proficiency of regulatory rules (CFTC, SEC, IIROC) governing client asset, in particular the protection of customer assets and all segregation rules (CFTC & SEC).Knowledge of balance sheet (US GAAP, Basel Level) and other scarce resource constraints RWAs, Leverage, LCR and NSFR.Familiarity of CCP and exchanges practices for exchange traded derivatives and market risk metrics.Educational Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Financial Engineering, Finance, Economics, a related field or the equivalent thereof.Why join usBusiness insight:OUR CULTURE:At Societe Generale, we live by our 4 core values of commitment, responsibility, team spirit and innovation. We are engaged and demonstrate consideration for others. We act ethically and with courage. We focus our talent and energy on collective success. We experiment and propose new ideas. This way, we maximize our ability to serve client needs and anticipate market changes. Societe Generale is committed to strengthening bonds with colleagues, communities, and the world in which we live, because relationships are at the heart of how we operate.For more information about our Culture and Conduct initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-culture/).D&I:Our Diversity & Inclusion Mission: Recruit, develop, advance, and retain a diverse workforce that is united in our efforts to enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients.Our Diversity & Inclusion Vision:•
Engaged workforce that is demographically diverse in a way that reflects the communities in which we operate.•
Inclusive culture and workplace that recognizes employees' unique needs and utilizes their diverse talents.•
Engage our community and marketplace, and position the organization to meet the needs of all its clients.For more information about our D&I initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/societe-generale-about/diversity-and-inclusion/).HYBRID WORK ENVIRONMENT:For most positions, Societe Generale offers a hybrid work arrangement that offers employees the flexibility to work remotely, as well as on-site, in order to promote interaction and collaboration with colleagues while adhering to all SG standard protocols. Hybrid work arrangements vary based on business area. The applicable Business lines will determine and communicate the work arrangements that best meet their business needs.COMPENSATION & SALARY RANGE:Base salary range does not include overtime pay, bonus and/or other benefits, where applicable. Actual base salary offer will vary based on skills and experience.
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