Présentation de la société : SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE

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Missions

Société Générale Global Transaction Banking (GTB) includes payment and cash management, cash clearing services, trade services.

As V.I.E. Middle Officer Trade Services you will support the GTB/Trade Services team in Country in origination and execution of trade transactions and the development of trade finance solutions. You will report to the Head of Client Services GTB in Belgium.

Products and services marketed in Belgium will include, amongst others:

• International Guarantees
• Import Letters of Credit
• Export Letters of Credit
• Active cross-selling with the different Business Lines of the Bank especially with the cash management and factoring department of GTB

The role requires a strong client service orientation, operational and process knowledge, knowledge of regulatory and risk processes, analytical and communication skills as well as professional integrity at all times. He/she will be an effective team player and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) .

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Support of the Trade Sales Team in origination and execution of Trade Finance transactions, and the development of trade finance solutions.
• Follow up on client requests and needs, and identify new opportunities
• Close cooperation with Back Office teams in connection with monitoring/handling of client orders and other operational issues
• Close cooperation with all teams within the global Trade Services Network, as well as with all supporting teams within Paris headquarters and other locations
• Active cooperation with all other local business lines within the Brussels Branch
• Managing administrative tasks in connection with Trade Services transactions (market research, profitability calculations, internal & regulatory reporting etc.)
• Create added value for clients pro-actively identifying synergies within the Global Transaction Banking Business Lines (like cash management or factoring)
• Make pricing simulations and prepare presentations for clients
• Execute compliance checks before the transactions and obtain upfront compliance approvals before processing a trade transaction
• Create or maintain RMA keys in order to manage the connected correspondent banks
• Verify availability within credit facility before executing trade transactions
• Participate in the permanent supervision activities of the trade services desk
• Monitor validation and renewal of credit lines

Due to the VIE eligibility criteria a questionnaire will be provided. Please make sure to answer all the questions for an efficient analysis of your application.

Please note that for the missions outside the European countries, a VISA is necessary. Please make sure your passport is valid up to 6 months after the end of the VIE contract to not delay your departure. Otherwise, we strongly advise you to launch asap the renewal of your passport.

Profil recherché

Studies & experience:

• Graduate with a Master degree from Business/Engineering School or University with a specialization in Finance or Business Administration
• A previous experience in Banking/Trade Services would be appreciated

Language skills:

• Fluent in English and in French (B2-C1)
• Other foreign language skills like Dutch would be an asset

Technical, operational & Soft skills:

• Proficient command of MS Office and superior analytic and quantitative skills
• Good communication and presentation skillsPro-active team player with high level of commitment and responsibility
• Time management, organizational and planning skills with proven ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment