Fund Administration Intern

Responsibilities

Mission:

The trainee will be part of the Fund Service Operations Department, Private Equity and Real Estate, which is dedicated to the services provided to the Alternative Investment Funds (OFIs) and will report directly to the Head of PER Fund Accounting.

Tasks and responsibilities:

The trainee will be supported and will assist operational functions in the management of accounting operations by taking part in the management of administrative, operational, monitoring and control activities relevant to the financial and accounting reference operations and will progressively acquire more knowledge and operational capabilities related to:

• AIF products
• PER Fund Administration tools
• AIF Fund administration accountancy
• Tax, reporting and reconciliations
• Transfer Agency (quote management)

Profile required

Studies & experience:

• Economics undergraduate who is currently working on their thesis

Language skills:

• Italian: C2
• English: B2

Technical, operational & Soft skills:

• Good knowledge of Office 365
• Excellent ability to use leading web browsers and e-mail applications
• Team Spirit
• Collective Mindset
• Cooperation
• Flexibility and responsibility
• Communication skills

Why join us

SGSS has been present in Italy since September 2006 through a dedicated Italian Bank, SGSS S.p.A ., one of the main players in the Securities Services' industry that covers all SGSS businesses for its two segments of clients: Financial Institutions & Brokers and Asset Managers & Insurance. Thanks to over 500 employees based in Milan and Turin, SGSS S.p.A. ensures a daily support to over 300 clients. Our clients are institutional investors (insurance companies and pension funds), asset managers, financial intermediaries (brokers, investments companies).

In a highly competitive and fragmented financial market, our ambition is to be the reference partner recognized for its service quality and competitiveness, its agile solutions and international network coverage. We are much more than a partnership: a genuine team. We build long-lasting, collaborative relationships with our clients to help them go further in their development. In today's constantly evolving and complex world, we strive to provide our clients with increasingly efficient and reliable Securities Services on a daily basis to ensure they get ahead.

As soon as you arrive, you will be integrated into our teams and will learn every day alongside our experts, who will support you in your tasks. Gradually, you will become more independent in your projects, making this experience a real career accelerator. You will also discover all the diversity of our businesses, in a sector that is constantly evolving and innovating.

At the end of your studies, various opportunities could be offered to you, in Italy and abroad.

Business insight

At 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.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. Societe Generale is committed to recognizing and promoting all talents , regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.