Trainee - Emerging Markets Credit Trading
Société Générale · London
Responsibilities
We're looking for a highly analytical and technically-minded Trainee to join our Emerging Markets Credit Trading team in London. This is a unique opportunity for a candidate with strong quantitative skills and an interest in financial markets to gain hands-on experience on a fast-paced trading desk, working alongside experienced traders and sales professionals.
This role is particularly suited to someone who enjoys solving complex problems, working with data, and developing analytical tools using programming and automation skills.
Our Culture
At Societe Generale CIB, we expect all our people to demonstrate sound judgement, personal accountability, and a commitment to acting with integrity. We value an environment where concerns can be raised openly, risks are managed proactively, and our conduct standards are lived - not just documented. If that resonates with how you work, we want to hear from you.
What you'll be doing
As part of the team, you'll play an active role in supporting trading activity while contributing to the development of the desk's analytical and pricing capabilities. Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting traders in managing day-to-day trading activity
- Analysing market, pricing, and performance data to generate actionable insights
- Assisting with the pricing and analysis of Emerging Markets credit products
- Developing and enhancing tools used for valuation, risk management, and trade analysis
- Using Python and VBA to automate processes, improve reporting, and support decision-making
- Working with large datasets to identify trends, opportunities, and risks
- Monitoring financial markets and preparing reports on trading performance
- Working closely with sales, operations, and other teams across the business
- Helping track client activity and identify new business opportunities
From day one, you'll gain exposure to live market dynamics while applying quantitative and programming skills to real trading challenges.
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What we're looking for
We're seeking candidates with strong technical aptitude who are eager to learn and thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, or another highly quantitative discipline
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and manipulate complex data
- Proficiency in Python
- Strong VBA and Excel skills, including experience building models, automation tools, or reporting solutions
- Demonstrable interest in programming, quantitative analysis, or financial technology
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively under pressure
Desirable
- Interest in financial markets, trading, or fixed income products
- Experience working with financial or market data
- Knowledge of SQL, data visualisation tools, or other programming languages
- Previous internship or project experience involving data analysis, modelling, or automation
What you'll gain
- Hands-on experience on a live trading desk
- Practical application of programming and quantitative skills within a trading environment
- Exposure to global financial markets and trading strategies
- Training and development from experienced traders and market professionals
- Experience developing analytical, pricing, and risk management tools
- A strong foundation for a career in trading, quantitative analysis, financial technology, or broader financial markets
Who we are
You'll join a team specialising in the trading and distribution of credit products to institutional clients, including banks, asset managers, and corporations. We work closely with colleagues across structuring and origination to deliver tailored financial solutions and insights to clients worldwide.
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.
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