ETD Electronic Sales/Trader

Societe Generale is seeking a Vice President level electronic sales trader for our Exchange Traded Derivatives (ETD) Sales & Trading team based in New York City. The ETD team is a core part of our market-leading Prime & Clearing franchise within SocGen’s Global Markets business, providing real time coverage, execution consultancy, algorithmic trading performance analysis, risk management, and connectivity solutions for the Global Futures & Options and US Listed Equity Options markets. 
Primary responsibilities:
•    Develop relationships with clients, acting as their go-to resource for their listed derivatives electronic trading activity
•    Articulate our capabilities to match clients’ execution objectives and collaborate with internal partners across clearing, product, quant, research and technology to deliver holistic solutions
•    Analyze execution quality using TCA and order-level data, identify performance drivers, and translate the findings into actionable recommendations to clients regarding algorithm selection, order urgency, timing and execution strategy
•    Own and expand a portfolio of institutional client relationships, proactively identifying and converting opportunities to increase electronic execution penetration, revenue and the firm’s overall share of client activity
•    Ensure strict adherence to regulatory and internal risk management policies while facilitating efficient and compliant trade execution
•    Conduct market and competitor analysis to inform strategic recommendations and product positioning
•    Lead the commercial aspects of electronic client onboarding and implementation, coordinating across product, technology, risk, compliance, operations and external platform providers to move opportunities efficiently into production
•    Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market structure changes, exchange rules and regulatory developments impacting listed derivatives markets
•    Provide training and support to clients on new electronic trading functionalities, algorithms and market access solutions.
•    Enhance client relationships and take a consultative sales approach to cross-sell other products within the firm
•    Demonstrate sound judgment and leadership in time-sensitive situations, contribute to broader desk strategy and process improvement, and support the development of junior team members.
•    Partner closely with ETD and support teams across the Americas, EMEA and APAC to provide coordinated global client coverage and effective regional handoffs
 

Within Societe Generale Corporate & Investment Banking, the Global Markets Division brings together the Research, Investment and Risk Management Solutions, Execution and Clearing, Prime Services, Equities, Fixed Income, Futures and Currencies & Commodities structuring capabilities with the objective of providing investors with one integrated multi-asset market solutions team. The business uses an advisory and innovation mindset, focused on client needs, with a global leader in financial markets engineering. Global Markets is a leading player in derivatives, with unrivaled over the counter and listed derivatives expertise, as well as cross-asset and economic research.  Our prime services' offering is a unique combination of execution, clearing, custody and financing services.

Qualifications
•    5+ years of experience in electronic trading, electronic sales, execution consulting or a closely related roles covering institutional clients such as hedge funds, CTAs, asset managers, proprietary trading firms, pensions, endowments or corporates.
•    Sufficient technical fluency to diagnose electronic order-flow and connectivity issues, interpret FIX and platform behavior, and work effectively with technology, quant, product and support teams; experience with data-analysis tools is advantageous
•    Bachelor’s degree required, with relevant professional experience and demonstrated analytical aptitude.
•    Deep understanding of global listed derivatives markets including market participants, global exchanges, vendor platforms, execution algorithms and TCA, regulations, market structure and connectivity solutions
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex topics into clear, tailored and actionable recommendations and communicate them with credibility and conviction.
•    Highly motivated self-starter who collaborates effectively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver on both individual and team objectives
•    Strong analytical capabilities, a solutions-oriented mindset and the highest standards of professional conduct and integrity
•    Series 3, Series 7, SIE and Series 63 registrations are required. Additional registrations may be required based on business needs.

Societe Generale is committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let our Recruiters know.

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Société Générale permits responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment. Information provided by candidates must authentically reflect their own skills and experience. AI must not be used for real-time interview coaching, to complete assessments, or to generate responses during interviews. Misuse may undermine the integrity of the process and result in exclusion. This restriction does not apply to assistive technologies used for accessibility or disability-related purposes.

COMPENSATION:
Base salary range does not include overtime pay, bonus and/or other benefits, where applicable. Actual base salary offer will vary based on skills and experience. The role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and includes a competitive benefits package including 401(k) plan with company match, medical/dental/vision, and other benefits for fertility, wellness, student loans and commuters.