Business Analyst with Investment Banking

Responsibilities

Societe Generale Global Solution Centre (SG GSC) acts as a business solutions centre for Societe Generale, one of the largest European financial groups.
Global Banking Technology & Operations (GBTO) is the corporate and investment banking branch of Societe Generale Group. The information technology departments of GBTO provide in house software solutions and vendor systems integration to support operational process and secure business growth..
Bucharest hub was created in 2015 as a near shore solution for main European hubs Paris & London. It covers mainly pre-trade software for Equities & Equity Derivatives business line. 
As a Business Analyst of the MTO ( Market Technology & Operations) B2B BA team (business analysts' team for sales tools on equity derivatives desks) you will be managing a wide range of products from vanilla to structured products, covering sales negotiation workflow starting from capturing client request to booking in deal processing system.

What will be your DAY-TO-DAY?

At Societe Generale, curiosity and understanding of your environment are key. We value mindset and initiative as much as functional and technical skills. If you want to stand out, demonstrate initiative and maturity, and you'll capture our attention. Your genius and problem-solving abilities will be challenged daily. In this role, you will:
oDiscuss, understand, and document client business requirements on different project initiatives/applications features in a complex and dynamic system (Exotic Products Chain) covering multiple applications in the perimeter;
oCollaborate with stakeholders and product owner on task prioritization;
oWrite clear acceptance criteria, functional and technical documentation;
oCreate user stories and participate in the testing phases to validate the deliveries before production release;
oMaintain a close relationship with development team and ensure the delivery of high quality features.
oShow flexibility and availability on covering multiple applications and switching from one to another when it is required.
oProvide L3 support on applications in Production environment;
oDrive innovation and contribute with new ideas for the existing architecture, services and processes;
At Societe Generale, no two days are the same, offering variety and excitement in your daily work.

Profile required

Skills and Qualifications:
oCuriosity and Environment Awareness: You should have a solid understanding of your development environment, including how investment banking operates, the mechanics of buying and selling in the market and a deep understanding of equity derivatives.
oProblem-Solving Mindset: Your problem-solving abilities will be tested daily. We value a strong mindset and initiative just as much as technical and functional skills.
oInitiative and Maturity: Demonstrating these qualities will set you apart and get our attention.
oResilience  and agile mind :  You should have always and open mind and onboard on new activities other than current existing expertise; be able to adapt to different contexts, settings and changing working situations
oHave a keen eye for details

Key Skills Required:
oExperience: A minimum of 4 years as a Business Analyst in Investment Banking - must have
oCommunication: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
oTechnical skills: Database SQL knowledge, understanding of APIs in a micro-service architecture
oClient Focus: Orientation towards client satisfaction, with the ability to learn quickly and perform under high pressure.
oTeam Orientation: Be adaptable, team-oriented, and capable of thriving in a changing environment.

Languages: 
oEnglish : very good command of English, both written and spoken  (participate in English-only meetings)
oFrench : will be a plus 

Why join us

SG GSC is a Great Place to Work(R) certified company. Here, you will find a flexible workplace and culture, autonomy, constant learning opportunities, dynamism, and talented people, making this experience a real career accelerator. You will also discover all the diversity of our businesses, in a sector that is constantly evolving and innovating.

Plus, you will enjoy all our benefits:
o competitive compensation & remuneration, including annual performance bonus;
o preventive healthcare plan, and group health & life insurance;
o wide range of flexible benefits within a monthly budget;
o office perks, wellbeing and mental health programs;
o various social benefits and bonuses for personal or family events;
o 9 AM to 5 PM work program and flexible (hybrid) work environment;
o additional paid and unpaid time off, including Sabbatical leave;
o learning and growth opportunities based on individual development and career plans;
o unlimited access to various eLearning resources.

Business insight

We are convinced that people are drivers of change, and that the world of tomorrow will be shaped by all their initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious. Whether you're joining us for a period of months, years, or your entire career, together we can have a positive impact on the future. Creating, daring, innovating, and taking action are part of our DNA. If you too want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful daily and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us!

Still hesitating?
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