ResponsibilitiesMission: Societe Generale Global Transaction Banking (GTB) includes payment and cash management, cash clearing services, trade services, factoring and foreign exchange services associated to these activities.GTB integrates all the expertise and services required to facilitate the daily transactional activities of major economic and financial actors both in a domestic and international scope.The responsiveness and dynamism of our teams, their accurate knowledge of market trends and regulations, the strength of our networks and our diverse range of products allow us to optimize the daily management of the cash flow, the commercial and financial transactions for our Corporate clients and Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFI).Within the GTB framework, the GTB Junior Sales contributes to the delivery of the global financial trajectory by:Supporting senior sales (either GTB or specialist) on commercial activitiesBeing the day-to-day GTB client entry point for all commercial topicsHaving direct client commercial objectivesProducts and services to be marketed will include, amongst others:Domestic and international means of paymentForeign Exchange (when related to cross-border payments)Electronic Banking products as well as associated servicesLiquidity Management solutionsTrade finance servicesWorking Capital SolutionsThe GTB Junior Sales reports to the Head of Specialist and Junior Sales. The GTB Junior Sales has a good knowledge of one or more GTB products for corporates (PCM, TRA, SGF), has the capacity to understand clients’ needs and the related commercial and operational implications addressing to other desk’s colleagues specific or more complex requests (commercial and non-commercial).The role requires a strong client service orientation, interest for commercial steering and understanding of risk processes. A good analytical and communication skills as well as professional integrity at all times are requires.Tasks and responsibilities:The GTB Junior Sales main responsibilities are:Commercial:Supports Senior Sales on commercial activity development: pitch preparation, client meetings, credit file preparation, local RFP analysis and answer, business feasibility analysis, follow-up actionsIdentifies, from his/her interaction with the client, sales potential and directly manage simple client business upside requestEnsures data quality of commercial activityPrepares, in collaboration with other Sales team and Client Service, local portfolio review (including client commercial action plan), GTPS annual relationship reviews, business committee preparation and annual price reviewsBe proactive in the local deployment of specific commercial campaign and Business lines pushesRealize specific commercial analysis (client profitability, client product equipment, etc.) – in collaboration with other desk’s actors (eg. Clients Service Unit review)Ensures and oversees timely response of client inquiriesDirectly manages his/ her portfolio of clients, build and deliver the GTB commercial plan for his/her portfolio of clientsOperational:Day-to-day GTB client entry point for Front-End related matters (commercial, credit or equipment) and client request transfer to Client Service Unit for non-commercial topics potentially raised by client to salesHandles credit documentation and keeps related systems up-to-date or asks support from Coverage, Credit Risk and Servicing teamsFollows-up on contract negotiationIn coordination with Client Service Unit: coordinate the onboarding and run of most complex & strategic GTB clients and support local booking operationsEnsures Risk appetite framework is complied with on his/her scope, including the contribution of the desk to the respect of GTPS Risk appetite statement notably country limits and sectorial limitsProfile requiredStudies & experience:Master’s degree2-3 years of experience in Commercial banking or in Cash Management, Trade Finance, Working capital areaLanguage skills:English: C1French and/or German – Nice to haveAdditional languages would also be advantageousTechnical, operational & Soft skills:Highly proficient with Microsoft (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and superior analytical and quantitative skillsExpertise in one or more GTB products for corporates and NBFIGood knowledge of GTB bank processes and products implicationsGood listening skills and capacity to understand clients needs / identify business opportunitiesGood interpersonal and client relationship skillsGood team memberCommercial and performance driveEthics and risk cultureResults orientedProactivity, precision, accuracyTime management, organizational and planning skills with proven ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentExcellent communication, presentation and writing skills for pitching, other languages could be useful for this positionAbility to work with multiple stakeholdersComfortable and confident to speak / present to clients and also SG senior managementWhy join usSociété Générale Switzerland is a multi-category bank offering every employee the possibility to have several careers in a professional career path. Internal mobility and training are two core areas we focus on, in a dynamic, prosperous and evolving context.Business insightAt Société Générale, 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 on a daily basis and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us!Still hesitating?You should know that our employees can dedicate several days per year to solidarity actions during their working hours, including sponsoring people struggling with their orientation or professional integration, participating in the financial education of young apprentices, and sharing their skills with charities. There are many ways to get involved.
