Societe Generale is hiring for the position of Analyst in Chennai, India. Candidates with Bachelor’s Degree are eligible to apply for this position. The complete information, eligibility criteria, and requirements are provided below.
Job Description:
| Company Name | Societe Generale |
| Position | Analyst |
| Qualifications | B.Com/ BBA/ B.A |
| Experience | Freshers/ Experienced |
| Location | Chennai, India |
Key Responsibilities:
- Handle Letter of Credit (LC) transactions, including export and import LCs, collections, and bank guarantees.
- Scrutinize and review LC transactions, including advising, issuance, amendments, negotiation, and settlement.
- Process import and export collection transactions accurately and within defined timelines.
- Handle LC transfers, confirmations, and various trade finance activities, including LC forfaiting, LC discounting, Trust Receipt Loans, and foreign exchange (FX) loan booking and settlement related to L/C and D/C financing.
- Process high-priority transactions while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and sanctions-related guidelines.
- Handle and process various types of SWIFT messages related to trade finance transactions.
- Process bank guarantee transactions, including issuance, amendments, advising, claims, booking-off, and commission collection.
- Complete assigned workflows on a daily basis and escalate pending transactions to the Senior Analyst or Lead with appropriate and updated reasons.
- Process transactions within the Service Level Agreements (SLAs) defined by the client.
- Raise technical queries and discrepancies with the Senior Analyst or Lead and process transactions in accordance with the instructions provided.
- Communicate updates regarding operational procedures and special practices to the Senior Analyst or Lead.
- Support the Senior Analyst or Lead in maintaining and regularly updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Act as a backup for the Senior Analyst or Lead whenever required to ensure business continuity.
- Participate in training programs to enhance knowledge of trade finance products, processes, and procedures.
- Develop knowledge and proficiency in additional trade finance products and processes.
- Attend all team training sessions related to process updates, procedural changes, and operational requirements.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Candidates who graduated in 2024 or 2025 with no academic backlogs are eligible to apply.
- Candidates must hold a B.Com, BBA, or B.A. degree.
- Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak French and should hold a B1 or B2 level French language certification.
- Candidates must have secured a minimum aggregate of 70% across Class 10, Class 12, and graduation.
Technical / Functional Skills:
- Possess basic knowledge of Trade Finance Operations.
- Demonstrate proficiency in office automation tools, with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables.
- Possess intermediate proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Demonstrate proficiency in French, including the ability to read, write, and speak the language.
Behavioral Competencies:
- Willingness to work in various shifts, particularly shifts aligned with European working hours.
- Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Possess strong analytical skills with a process-oriented approach to work.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure while collaborating as part of a team.
About Company:
Societe Generale is one of the leading European financial services groups. Based on a diversified and integrated banking model, the Group combines financial strength and proven expertise in innovation with a strategy of sustainable growth. Committed to the positive transformations of the world’s societies and economies, Societe Generale and its teams seek to build, day after day, together with its clients, a better and sustainable future through responsible and innovative financial solutions.
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