Trainee-Transversal Fund Operations
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 3, 2026. Société Générale scores B on the Alion truth index.
Responsibilities
Major Accountabilities / Principal Responsibilities
Support daily fund operations for Japanese domestic and offshore funds, primarily Cayman funds, including NAV, trade, position and cash monitoring.
Support subscriptions, redemptions, margin calls, distributions, fee and expense payments, and other fund lifecycle events.
Monitor settlement, matching and cash-flow status, and follow up on exceptions with fund administrators, trust banks, custodians and other service providers.
Assist with fund accounting activities, including reconciliations, NAV packs, financial statements, audit support and regulatory reporting.
Produce important fund-related reports, including BIS reports, performance reports and monthly reports, and support KPI / KRI reporting where applicable.
Support selected distributor middle-office activities within the approved team scope, including booking / position checks, transaction follow-up and internal coordination.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and third-party providers on operational inquiries, exceptions and agreed follow-up actions.
Work with IT and service providers on system issues, business requirements, enhancements, UAT and process improvement.
Support new-fund or product initiatives, onboarding and operational-readiness activities.
Support the development and maintenance of operational procedures, checklists and control points under the supervision of experienced team members.
Profile required
Key Skills, Experience & Profile Requirements
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
Curiosity and willingness to ask relevant questions to understand the business context and operational impact.
Good communication skills and ability to coordinate with internal teams and external service providers in Japan and overseas.
Proactive, collaborative, adaptable and comfortable working in a small international team.
Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
Willingness to learn and apply AI and workflow-automation tools, including Microsoft Copilot and Power Automate, to support process improvement and operational efficiency.
Automation or programming skills are an advantage but not required.
Interest in asset management, investment funds, securities operations, accounting or financial markets.
Japanese: native or business-fluent level. English: business level.
Other requirements:
Able to work five days per week.
The allocation between SGHJ fund operations and selected distributor middle-office support may be adjusted according to business priorities, training progress and control requirements.