V.I.E. Research Analyst

Responsibilities

MARK/GRS Asia team brings together economists and equity, rates, FX, quantitative and derivatives strategists to deliver integrated research on Asia’s economies and financial markets. Combining top-down macroeconomic analysis with market and quantitative expertise, we examine the key forces shaping growth, inflation, policy, capital flows, asset prices and market structure across the region. Through close collaboration across disciplines and asset classes, we seek to identify investment opportunities, uncover structural trends and provide actionable insights for SG’s institutional clients.

Responsibilities:

• Develop leading expertise on Asia ETF markets and their role in shaping capital allocation, market structure, and investment outcomes.
• Analyse the interaction between ETF flows, valuations, liquidity conditions, volatility, and the cost of capital.
• Conduct quantitative and empirical research in partnership with Equity, Quantitative, and Volatility Strategy teams.
• Produce proprietary indicators and actionable insights for institutional clients and internal stakeholders.
• Identify structural trends and emerging risks arising from the growing importance of passive investment and ETF ecosystems in Asia.
• Communicate research findings through publications, presentations, and client engagements.

A questionnaire will be provided to you in order to check your VIE (Société Générale and Business France) eligibility. For an efficient analysis of your application, please make sure to truthfully answer all the questions.

Please note that it is mandatory to provide us a formal proof of your M2 diploma validation before the assignment start date. No VIE mission will start without this document. *Grade sheets are not accepted as justification of diploma.

Profile required

PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.

To facilitate the examination of your application by our English-speaking managers, we thank you for applying in English.

Studies & experience:

• Graduate with a Master degree in financial engineering or related subjects
• A previous experience in sell-side research would be appreciated

Language skills:

• Fluent in English (B2-C1)

Technical, operational & Soft skills:

• Strong quantitative and statistical skills, including proficiency in Python.
• Experience working with large financial datasets and market databases, including Bloomberg.
• Solid understanding of ETF market structure. Knowledge of equity, fixed income, FX and derivative markets.
• Proficient/Good command of MS Office, Copilot
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex quantitative findings into clear, actionable research for institutional investors.

The VIE assignment in a nutshell
This VIE in Hong Kong is to begin as soon as possible, but you need to plan 3 months between your application date and the beginning of your VIE assignment. It will last 12 months.

The VIE is a specific contract, under Business France’s eligibility criteria, opened to candidates under 28 and from the member states of the European Economic Space. For further information (including your financial indemnities), please see Mon VIE-VIA Business France.

Why join us

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 VIE, various opportunities could be offered to you, in Hong Kong and abroad.

Business insight

At Societe Generale, 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.