Societe Generale - Manager/Senior Manager - Asset Management

Job Purpose :

Lyxor Asset Management, a subsidiary of Societe Generale Group, was founded in 1998. Lyxor manages close to $110bn- of assets, as the European expert in all modern investment techniques - ETFs & Indexing, Alternative, Structured, Active Quantitative and Specialized Investments.

Backed by strong research teams and leading innovation capacities, Lyxor's investment specialists customize active investment solutions optimizing performance and risks across all asset classes.

The candidate will actively participate in the establishment of a new Asset Management middle office team in Bangalore to cover Trade Processing (Cash, OTC and listed / derivates), Data management, Valuation operations and Fees Management.

Core responsibilities :

The candidate will directly report to the Head of Operations, Bangalore and functionally to the Head of Lyxor Operations Paris. The major duty of the manager will be to actively participate in the establishment of a new Lyxor middle office team in Bangalore to cover trade process (Cash, OTC and listed / derivates), Data management and valuation operations. He/she will be responsible for:

- Lead and motivate staff in the team

- Implement the appropriate methodology and governance in coordination with the Program Manager, and ensure deliveries are made on time and within the budget allocated

- Participate on the set-up of the new operational teams in Bangalore in terms of process and organization and conduct the change

- Work in coordination of other cross-functional teams to ensure transfer completeness - SG front teams, Knowledge Management, Business Continuity, Training, Infrastructure, HR, Legal & Compliance

- Promote and implement training and development activities for individuals and the team.

- Cooperation and participation to the improvement of the team efficiency - transfer of her knowledge/expertise to the new joiners, knowledge sharing, standardization of reporting, trainings on methodology, communication about best practices or new ideas

- Provide coaching, guidance and support to staff on technical, professional and client issues.

- Develop and communicate a clear picture of business goals and approaches to business, based on a clear understanding of client requirements.

- Agree objectives for middle office annually

- Monitor and appraise the performance of the local middle office team.

- Assist with recruitment of new staff

- This role has a close working relationship with senior management in Bangalore and Lyxor Paris

Other responsibilities :

- Effective management of staff training & development

- Provide objective and regular feedback to staff

- Provide inputs to improve work procedures that can enhance overall team performance

- Organize workload among team members in effective manner

- Work closely with superiors on various projects

- Provide regular formal and informal briefings on Company, department and team issues.

- Ensure effective logging and resolution of enquiries and liaise with appropriate parties to resolve/ escalate queries / problems within agreed timescales.

- Ensure the line manager and others, as appropriate, are kept aware of all issues/problems/queries/work in progress that may impact upon the quality of service being given.

Transverse responsibilities :

- Ability to work under pressure and multiple deadlines

- Ensure all alerts, issues and escalations are informed to direct reporting manager on a timely basis

- Escalate relevant and critical issues to management and all necessary stakeholders in a timely manner

- Keep partners/ stakeholders informed through active communication until issues are resolved.

- Respond promptly & effectively to client requests

- Organize workload & team members in effective manner

- Work closely with superiors on various projects

- Demonstrate commitment to personal development & willingness to learn new systems, concepts & expand domain knowledge

- Flexibility & ability to work under pressure

- Team Player

- Individual who takes initiative & ownership of assigned responsibilities

- Establish and maintain good working relationships with third parties and colleagues, communicating effectively through formalized reporting and ad hoc liaison.

- Strong oral & written communication skills

- Excellent interpersonal & customer service skills

- Contribute to the creation of a work environment where people from diverse cultures and backgrounds work together effectively

- Strong organizational, time management & multi tasking skills

- To proactively and effectively establish a level of client knowledge ensuring all requirements are met and allow the team build the relationship further.

- Consistently priorities team goals above individual goals

Relevant and total years of Experience :

- 5-6 years of overall experience with asset management, investment management or investment banking

- Experience of managing a team of 5-10 resources

- Ability to work well as a team and deliver set objectives

- Ability to plan and delegate effectively

- In depth understanding of the accounting and taxation regulations impacting Collective Investment Schemes

- Complete knowledge on Asset management (Mutual fund & Hedge funds) and supporting functions

- Knowledge of capital market players and products offered - Listed & derivative products, Securities products, Forex and Money market instruments, etc