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Societe Generale Global Transaction Banking (GTB) includes Payment & Cash Management, Trade Services, Factoring, and Cash Clearing Services, as well as the FX services associated with these activities.

The Payment & Cash Management team delivers and supports cash management products and services that are provided to our corporate customers. With over 6,000 specialists in over 40 countries, Payment & Cash Management is a strategic activity for Societe Generale, and we can offer the expertise of a large international banking group and experience spanning over twenty years.

The Trade Services team delivers all trade-related services such as documentary credits or Letters of Credit, Standby Letters of Credit, domestic and International guarantees and finance associated in 40+ countries.

As part of their growth in the UK, GTB UK are looking for a Trade Finance Middle Officer Trainee.

Summary of the key purposes of the role

1. Support GTB Front Office (Payment & Cash Management and Trade Services) in their commercial activity.

2. Assist in processing trade finance transactions, including guarantees (domestic and international), and documentary credits by adhering to established procedures and guidelines.

3. Follow up on operational issues with the Back Office and product teams.

4. Interact with clients to address their queries and provide necessary support related to trade finance transactions.

5. Participate actively in training sessions to enhance knowledge of trade finance products, processes, and industry trends.

Summary of responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring trade finance transactions, tracking their progress, and preparing periodic reports.
• Collaborate with various internal teams, including trade operations, risk management, and compliance, to facilitate smooth trade finance processes and resolve any issues that may arise.
• Support GTB Front Office in trade transactions.
• Follow-up on client requests and needs in coordination with the GTB Front Office.
• Ensure that all trade finance activities comply with international trade laws, regulations, and internal policies. Assist in conducting due diligence on customers and transactions to mitigate potential risks.
• Close co-operation with Back Office teams and support functions (Compliance, Legal, Risk etc.) relating to all operational issues.
• Responsibility of day to day and administrative tasks relating to trade transactions: risk and compliance controls, internal reporting etc.
• Actively cooperate with the Global Relationship Manager in London branch as well as with other business lines
• Follow up on operational issues with the Back Office and product teams.
• Efficiently manage tasks and prioritize responsibilities to meet deadlines and ensure timely execution of trade finance transactions.

Competencies

• Good interpersonal skills including ability to establish and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally.
• Ability to share knowledge in Trade Finance products.
• Administrative, organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Strong capacity of teamwork with high level of commitment and responsibility.
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven and culturally diverse environment.
• Client oriented work approach.
• Ability to escalate in an adequate manner.
• Well organized with very good attention to detail.

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.

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.

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.