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·        Lead a small team of quantitative analysts in designing and implementing pricing models for interest rate derivative and hybrids, define the tasks for each member in this team and check their produced design document, source code and implemented testing.

·        Collaborate with interest derivative traders, financial engineering, structurers, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements when structuring new interest rate products and develop adequate pricing models, quantitative solutions and/or adapt existing pricing models to address these requirements.

·        Conduct quantitative research to enhance existing interest rate models, develop new methodologies for pricing, hedging, and risk management of interest rate derivatives including derivative on SG interest rate proprietary indices.

·        Stay informed about the latest advancements in quantitative finance research related to interest rates derivative and fixed income hybrids.

·        Maintain the pricing libraries and the pricing tools used by the trading in the pre-trade for risk management and P&L estimation and provide an adequate support to trading, sales, engineers, IT users and risk validators in their use of these tools.

·        Lead the effort of the quant team to support rate algorithmic trading to help trading in data cleaning, data analysis, analysis of existing algorithms and in the improvement of statistical models and in designing new rate strategies.

·        Mentor the junior team members, provide guidance on quantitative techniques, serve as one of leading voice for quantitative design decisions and foster collaboration and knowledge sharing by maintaining regular contact with similar quantitative analysis teams within the organization, both locally and in other regions.

Technical Skills

·        Proficient in pricing a wide range of interest rate derivatives, including Caplets, Floorlets, Swaptions, Range Accrual Options, Cancellable Swaps, Bermudans Swaptions, Double Range Accrual Options, CMS Options, Bond Options, Bond Futures Options, Listed Futures Options, and T-Locks.

·        Strong understanding of Interest Rate Linear and Vanilla Derivatives, such as Swaps, Futures, Forwards, Forward Swaps, Swaptions, Caps, Floors, and Bond Forwards.

·        Experienced in working with Exotic-Rate Models such as Hull & White (HW) Model, HJM Model, BGM Model, and implemented them for pricing Interest Rate exotic products.

·        Proficient in mathematical methods applied to finance, including Monte Carlo and variance reduction, Differential Equations and Grid Backward/Forward Solving, optimization algorithms such as Gradient Descent, and interest rates curves stripping methodologies.

·        Deep understanding of interest rate volatility surface structure, calibration, and SABR model, with the ability to maintain calibration and address arbitrability from volatility smiles.

·        Proficiency in programming languages, including C# and Python, with a minimum understanding of C++, and experience in developing within a pricing library in a code sharing platform.

·        Effective communication skills, able to articulate issues with trading, engineers, and head of trading, and provide clear explanations of model behavior and results from risk and P&L perspective.

Experience Needed:

•        5+ years on similar roles, Quantitative analysis in Financial institution, investment banking, Hedge fund,…)

Education:

•        Master’s degree in Financial Engineering and Mathematics.

OUR CULTURE: 
At Societe Generale, we live by our 4 core values of commitment, responsibility, team spirit and innovation. We are engaged and demonstrate consideration for others. We act ethically and with courage. We focus our talent and energy on collective success. We experiment and propose new ideas. This way, we maximize our ability to serve client needs and anticipate market changes. Societe Generale is committed to strengthening bonds with colleagues, communities, and the world in which we live, because relationships are at the heart of how we operate.
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D&I: 
Our Diversity & Inclusion Mission: Recruit, develop, advance, and retain a diverse workforce that is united in our efforts to enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients.

Our Diversity & Inclusion Vision: 
•     Engaged workforce that is demographically diverse in a way that reflects the communities in which we operate
•     Inclusive culture and workplace that recognizes employees' unique needs and utilizes their diverse talents 
•     Engage our community and marketplace, and position the organization to meet the needs of all its clients

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HYBRID WORK ENVIRONMENT:
For most positions, Societe Generale offers a hybrid work arrangement that offers employees the flexibility to work remotely, as well as on-site, in order to promote interaction and collaboration with colleagues while adhering to all SG standard protocols.  Hybrid work arrangements vary based on business area.  The applicable Business lines will determine and communicate the work arrangements that best meet their business needs.

COMPENSATION & SALARY RANGE:

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.