Sales Trader SFI

Job Description

Company description: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. Job description:Description of the Business Line or Department The Global Markets functions is atrusted partner to external clients (Corporates, Financial institutions and Asset Managers) in market activities, offering a cross-expertise in Research, Investment and Risk Solutions, Execution and Prime Services. The Global Markets functions is a trustedpartner to external clients (Corporates, Financial institutions and Asset Managers) in market activities, offering a cross-expertise in Research, Investment and Risk Solutions, Execution and Prime Services Societe Generale International Limited (SGIL) is SocieteGenerales primary booking hub for listed execution, clearing and financing activities within Societe Generale Global Market and a fully owned subsidiary of Societe Generale. SGIL primarily supports the Prime Services (MARK/PRM) and Commodities Agency (MARK/CTY)businesses, centralizing the booking of the following activities: Prime Services: Clearing and margin financing for listed and OTC derivatives (global hub), OTC non-cleared activity of Prime Brokerage clients, Listed FX facilitation, Agency execution for Equityderivatives and listed equity agency execution, Clearing collateral management (regional hub)Commodities Agency: Agency execution, clearing and margin financing for listed commodities (global hub) The entity also supports selected activities for the Equities& Derivatives (MARK/EQD) and Fixed Income & Currencies (MARK/FIC) Equity & Derivatives: UK originated cross-asset financing Fixed Income & Currencies: UK originated Fixed Income execution As part of these activities, SGIL holds the general clearing membershipsof European CCPs and holds client accounts for both CASS segregated and non-CASS segregated clients. Summary of the key purposes of the role 1 - To finance and cover the fixed-income positions of the Bank and manage the liquidity of the fixed-income books,essentially in the UK government debt, but also in all others when required, especially UST and non government debts. 2 - To quote clients in all their securities financing queries regarding the same perimeter as described above, either directly within thesales-trader mandate or through a salesperson. 3 - To monitor all securities financing exposures and risk, ensuring they always remain within the limits defined. Summary of responsibilities Client Coverage Responsibilities (Internal and External Clients includingmarket participants) Develop our profile and reputation among clients as a reliable market makerBuild, foster and cultivate client relationships in line with regulatory requirements Develop long term relationships with clients based on trust and professionalismProvidereliable backup and support as required for other colleagues within the team Develop the client franchise by having strong interaction with the sales and engineer teams. Work in partnership with sales team to communicate market flows, trade ideas and any relevanttrading information to support revenue generation.Maintain and develop strong interactions for both internal stakeholders (e.g. sales, GLFI, Syndicate, Research, Compliance, Middle/back office, IT, Eng and Risq etc.) and our customers. Product Scope ResponsibilitiesPricing and execution of relevant product transaction on behalf of SG Clients. Making sure that all the procedural guidelines e.g. KYC, Mifid, risk controls and product governance are observed Take orders and execute on behalf of clients in accordance withSG Sales and Trading handbooks, risk and credit limits, SG compliance policies and regulatory guidelines. Implement team business plan to develop SG business as directed Manage his/her book and hedge risk appropriately Support the development of IT tools andsystems to enhance SGs trading efficiency (e.g. automation, pricing engines, development of analytical tools and new hedging as applicable)Using SG trading tools managing/ Monitoring the profit and loss of SGs account. Ensuring respect to relevant tradinglimits and risk management. Knowledge Management Responsibilities Maintain up to date intelligence on market initiatives and products in the trading environment Develop understanding of financial markets, competitors and clients to develop own trading position.Risk Management Responsibilities To further improve SG market share and reputation through professionalism, discipline and attention to risks e.g. compliance, market, credit, legal, reputation. Ensure full adherence to the SG Sales and Trading responsibilitiesincluding Sales and/or Trading handbook and regular training as applicable to the regulatory requirements. Ensuring compliance with all trading recording procedure and counterparty trades are within operating credit limits. Conduct Responsibilities Responsibilityto adhere to internal Policies that relate to you, your business or other businesses for which you have any level of responsibility. It is your responsibility to ensure compliance with operational and conduct risk requirements (e.g data leakage, security policiesand regulatory requirements). Adhere to individual and where applicable department conduct rules in accordance with the FCA and PRA Code of Conduct rules Responsibility for managing, controlling, preparing and escalating risk within the scope of your positionand in line with existing policies. Responsibility to ensure that you take reasonable steps to be fully aware of, understand and comply with all regulatory requirements from all regulatory and statutory bodies, trading venues, etc that are applicable to yourrole and business line. To assist in the self identification of all conduct related issues. Ensure escalation to appropriate stakeholder or function whether internal or external. Adhere to business line mandates relevant to the role as directed by your managerOther This description is intended to outline the main responsibilities for the role and is not an exhaustive list, responsibilities may vary from time to time as directed by your manager. Level of autonomy and authority While (sales)trading is expected tobe conducted in an autonomous manner or in partnership with a colleague of the same desk, it is expected to constantly follow the code of conduct of SG, and to respect existing limits at all times. Profile description:Com