David SAY

David SAY

Entrepreneur/Financial services | Fintech & Banque

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Biography

David SAY is a recognized professional in the banking and financial sector, with strategic expertise in the development of international markets. Currently serving as Head of Business Development for financial market activities within Société Générale’s International Banking division, he drives the growth and expansion of financial solutions for global stakeholders.
With a career built within leading institutions, he has held key positions in internal audit of market activities and in risk analysis on rate and hybrid products, consolidating a cross-functional vision of compliance, performance, and risk management challenges.
His higher education began at the Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Yamoussoukro, where he earned an engineering degree in mechanics and automation.
This scientific and technical foundation enabled him to join the prestigious Grande École program at ESCP Europe, further enriched by an academic exchange in finance at University College Dublin. This trajectory reflects a dual academic and professional culture, shaped by experiences in demanding multicultural environments and fostering international openness.

With over a decade of experience, David SAY embodies a new generation of financial leaders, capable of combining technical expertise with global development.

Professional Experience· 4
  • Responsible for Financial Markets Business Development - International Banking Division

    Société Générale

    January 2019-Present

  • Head of Mission- Financial Audit

    Société Générale-SGCIB Market Activities

    September 2013-december 2018

  • Market risk Analyst-Fixed Income and Hybrid

    Société Générale

    May 2012-september 2013

  • Analyst, Investment Banking Division - FIG Advisory

    BNP Parisbas

    January - june 2011

Education· 3
  • Exchange program Finance

    University College Dublin

    2011

  • Master Mangement Grande Ecole Program

    ESCP Business School

    2009-2013

  • Ingineer's degree Mechanic, Automatism

    Institut National Polytechnique Félix HOUPHOUËT-BOIGNY de Yamoussoukro (INP-HB)

    2004-2009

Biography

David SAY is a recognized professional in the banking and financial sector, with strategic expertise in the development of international markets. Currently serving as Head of Business Development for financial market activities within Société Générale’s International Banking division, he drives the growth and expansion of financial solutions for global stakeholders.
With a career built within leading institutions, he has held key positions in internal audit of market activities and in risk analysis on rate and hybrid products, consolidating a cross-functional vision of compliance, performance, and risk management challenges.
His higher education began at the Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Yamoussoukro, where he earned an engineering degree in mechanics and automation.
This scientific and technical foundation enabled him to join the prestigious Grande École program at ESCP Europe, further enriched by an academic exchange in finance at University College Dublin. This trajectory reflects a dual academic and professional culture, shaped by experiences in demanding multicultural environments and fostering international openness.

With over a decade of experience, David SAY embodies a new generation of financial leaders, capable of combining technical expertise with global development.

Professional Experience
  • Responsible for Financial Markets Business Development - International Banking Division

    Société Générale

    January 2019-Present

  • Head of Mission- Financial Audit

    Société Générale-SGCIB Market Activities

    September 2013-december 2018

  • Market risk Analyst-Fixed Income and Hybrid

    Société Générale

    May 2012-september 2013

  • Analyst, Investment Banking Division - FIG Advisory

    BNP Parisbas

    January - june 2011

Education
  • Exchange program Finance

    University College Dublin

    2011

  • Master Mangement Grande Ecole Program

    ESCP Business School

    2009-2013

  • Ingineer's degree Mechanic, Automatism

    Institut National Polytechnique Félix HOUPHOUËT-BOIGNY de Yamoussoukro (INP-HB)

    2004-2009