Analyst

The interview process at Société Générale typically spans three rounds. The first round is an online test assessing quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning, and basic French proficiency. The second round is a technical interview where candidates discuss trade finance concepts, document handling, and demonstrate Excel capabilities. The final HR round evaluates cultural fit, communication skills, and willingness to work European shifts. Candidates are advised to be clear on French terminology used in trade finance and to showcase structured problem‑solving approaches.

Round 1: Online aptitude and French language test → Round 2: Technical interview focusing on Trade Finance concepts and Excel proficiency → Round 3: HR interview assessing cultural fit, communication skills, and shift availability.

Société Générale promotes a collaborative and inclusive culture where learning and innovation are encouraged. Employees enjoy a balanced work‑life environment with flexible shift options, especially for roles supporting European timings. The bank invests heavily in continuous training, mentorship, and clear career progression pathways.

Degree: B.Com, BBA, or B.A; Minimum 70% aggregate across 10th, 12th and graduation; No backlogs; Eligible batches: 2024 and 2025 pass‑outs; Mandatory French proficiency (B1 or B2 certification).

Société Générale, a leading European multinational bank with a presence in over 60 countries, has been expanding its footprint in India through the SG Global Solution Centre. The centre in Chennai focuses on delivering high‑quality banking operations support to European markets, leveraging a blend of technology, process excellence, and multilingual talent. As part of its commitment to diversity and global client service, the bank emphasizes language capabilities, especially French, to serve its European clientele effectively. The Analyst role is positioned within the Trade Finance Operations team, handling end‑to‑end processing of trade finance instruments for importers and exporters. The analyst will work on a variety of products such as Letters of Credit, documentary collections, guarantees, and related SWIFT messaging, ensuring compliance with both internal policies and international sanctions regimes. The position demands meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to operate under European shift timings, which may include early mornings or late evenings. **Key Responsibilities** 1. Scrutinize and process Trade Finance documents in French, ensuring accuracy and compliance. 2. Manage Import and Export Letter of Credit transactions, including advising, issuance, amendment, confirmation, and negotiation. 3. Process documentary and clean collections, handling all related documentation. 4. Administer guarantees, amendments, claims, and commission collections. 5. Generate and validate SWIFT messages for trade finance operations. 6. Ensure transactions meet compliance and sanctions requirements, escalating any breaches. 7. Meet daily workflow targets and Service Level Agreements (SLAs). 8. Escalate pending transactions, discrepancies, and technical queries to senior teams. 9. Contribute to process documentation, SOP updates, and knowledge‑base maintenance. 10. Participate in continuous learning programs and acquire deeper knowledge of advanced Trade Finance products. **Tech Stack & Tools**: Advanced MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, macros), MS PowerPoint, internal banking applications, SWIFT interface, and basic familiarity with compliance monitoring tools. **Growth Path**: Analysts can progress to Senior Analyst, Team Lead, and eventually to Operations Manager or Product Specialist roles, with opportunities to move across geographies or into risk and compliance functions. **Why Join Société Générale?** The bank offers exposure to international banking standards, a multicultural work environment, and a clear career trajectory. Employees benefit from structured training, mentorship programs, and the chance to work on high‑impact financial products that drive global trade. The emphasis on French language proficiency also adds a unique skill set that enhances employability across Europe and beyond.