Associate - Investment Grade Bond Syndicate

Société Générale · New York City

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Responsibilities

You primary focus will be on day-to-day deliverables, developing solutions based upon subject expertise, and occasionally representing the department or function at a broader level. You will provide Trade Support for the Investment Grade Primary Desk, including the daily reconciliation, support and associated DTC/Euroclear/FED settlement of Fixed Income Products.

Responsibilities:

• Trade support of IG Syndicate desk for corporate and US Treasuries bonds.
• Ensure proper controls are in place to resolve trade breaks in a timely manner, meet all regulatory reporting requirements (TRACE, Reg M , Section 11d, Canadian Sales), 
• Balance positions and work with operation teams to monitor GSCC, NSCC, DTC and Euroclear.
• Use TRACE, Bloomberg, Impact, DirectBooks, Issuenet, BondBook, MS Excel
• Monitor/ Action Reconciliations (Positions, Transactions) in several systems, request CUSIPs, request and validate Bloomberg Description Pages are correct, FINRA TRACE setups, verify accuracy of setups in front end systems 
• Prepare and send internal announcements to align downstream teams, ensure updates / changes are communicated to relevant ops teams. Ensure smooth settlement on settlement date (working w/ Operations and FO teams).
• Handle operational ad-hoc queries from Desk, Product Control, Compliance, and Operations.
• Support the implementation of new business initiatives while maintaining efficiencies and controls.
• Ensure all queries/issues are addressed in a timely fashion. Escalate issues when necessary. 
• Reconcile all trade differences quickly to ensure all bookings are accurate
• Ensure positions are in sync and resolve any position breaks with Operations teams.
• Work with operations to resolve fails and unmatched trades in a timely fashion.
• Ensure all amendments are accurate and approved by Syndicate and Secondary desk (when necessary) for audit transparency.
• Assist with Roadshow planning
• Familiarity with MIFID regulations and ensure their compliance whenever necessary.
• Complete and maintain post-trade deal files
• Coordinate all league table filings/league table data maintenance.
   

Profile required

• 4 year degree or equivalent industry experience
• 3+ years of previous working experience 
• Strong knowledge of FI products and knowledge of settlement processes
• Knowledge of trading regulatory policies and procedures i.e. TRACE, RegM
• Proficient with trading systems and personal computers
• Strong communication skills-both oral and written
• Strong organizational skills
• Maintaining a positive attitude.
• Strong computer/presentation skills
• Team oriented approach.
• Ability to work well across product groups and product lines.
• Maintaining a positive attitude.
• Series 79 & 63 licenses required. Or to be completed within five months of hire
   

Business insight

Societe Generale is committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let our Recruiters know.

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/)

DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING (“DIB”):
Our DIB Mission: Recruit, develop, retain and advance a talented workforce that is united in our efforts to leverage our talent and further develop an inclusive environment that will enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients. It seeks to foster an environment where employee differences are valued and where all employees feel engaged, supported, respected, and informed. For more information about our DIB initiatives, please visit this link: https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-diversity/

COMPENSATION:
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. The role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and includes a competitive benefits package including 401(k) plan with company match, medical/dental/vision, and other benefits for fertility, wellness, student loans and commuters.

Diversity and Inclusion

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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