Performance Steering Trainee Finance Corporate and Investment Banking London, United Kingdom

Job Description

Description of the Business Line or Department The Global and Integrated Finance Division (DFIN) departments aim is to add value to the Group and its business lines development, through a transformation of our organisation and operating modes. DFIN provides a key contribution to the Group value creation, through our activities of strategic advisory, steering, data production and certification. We are engaged in all dimensions of performance evaluation across the Group and provide a transversal and objective vision to support informed decision-making for the management and development of the Group and its business lines. Some of the many ways we are providing this are in the following: Support and challenge all business lines, at every level of the organisation; Organise an agile adaptation to strategic and regulatory challenges; Ensure the security and reliability of financial information through operational excellence; General management, pillars, business lines and corporate functions, regulators, auditors, markets and investors; Performance assessed with operational indicators and financial information; From strategic analysis to decision-making and execution monitoring; Transversal vision of the Group, of all business lines and geographic regions; Objectivity and the ability to take the broad view; As trusted advisors, we are an essential partner to the managers; International function (paths and career) and diversity; Exemplarity in our management and our daily behaviours; Innovation in our operation models and the implementation of digital levers. Summary of the key purposes of the roleDFIN PFS (Performance Financial Steering) is the division in charge of steering the financial performance of GBIS. It measures and analyses the profitability of activities portfolio and the optimization of the use of all resources. It ensures the necessary support and the right level of expertise to the business partners, the management of GBIS. Taking a cross-business view of the financial steering processes, PFS streamlines and provides momentum in terms of simplification and standardization. DFIN PFS in the UK also covers Market Activities and Global Banking and Advisory performance steering, and well as SG Securities Services (SGSS), and other business lines in the UK. In this role, and to start with, the Transversal Performance Trainee is primary responsible for supporting the team in charge of the UK Business Lines and Service Units performance steering. Summary of responsibilitiesSupporting senior members of the team in the production and submission of key management reports to senior management Production and submission of Financial Performance reports providing relevant transparency, assisting and responding to ad hoc requests and other PFS deliverables as required. Working closely with other finance teams and Business Units to ensure that the production of financial data is reliable, complete and accurately reflected by client, business and functional lines. Involvement in the annual budget preparation, reviews and challenges. Project work as required along with the development of reporting efficiencies. Level of Autonomy and AuthorityWorking under the supervision of reporting and functional managers, autonomy to be defined and refined under that supervision. Profile required CompetenciesCOMPETENCIES / SOFT SKILLS - Analytical capability: Able to break down complex problems into simple manageable units, develops solutions for each unit, and integrates them back into the whole. Can absorb ideas quickly and apply then pragmatically. - Results oriented: setting goals and priorities that maximize the use of resources available to consistently deliver quality results - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Ability to work as part a team, approachable, experience in developing/coaching team members - Ability to quickly give a synthetic overview (good oral & written communication) TECHNICAL SKILLS: - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word and Powerpoint ACADEMIC BACKGROUND: Bsc/Ba, Msc/ Ma, MBA, CPA/CA, CFA, FRM would be a plus. 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. Its 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 its what makes us different. Its 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 reassignment. 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, sexual or gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.