Responsibilities
Société Generale (“SG”) is a
top-tier European bank, headquartered in France, with
120,000 employees serving some
26 million clients in more than
62 countries around the world. We have been supporting the development of our economies for
more than 160 years by providing our corporate, institutional and individual clients with a broad array of value-added financial solutions and advisory services.
Our longstanding relationships of trust with clients, our cutting-edge expertise, our unique ability to innovate, our ESG capabilities and our leading franchises are part of our DNA and serve our core objective: to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
The Group operates in
three complementary business areas, incorporating ESG offers for all its clients:
- Global Banking and Investor Solutions, a top-tier player providing large corporates and investors with tailormade solutions with unique global leadership in equity derivatives, structured finance and ESG;
- French Retail Banking, Private Banking & Insurance with its SG retail bank, private banking activities, insurance activities and the leading online banking activities;
- Mobility, International Retail Banking & Financial Services comprising universal banks that are well-established on their markets (in Czechia, Romania and several African countries), Ayvens (the new ALD | LeasePlan brand), a global player in sustainable mobility, as well as specialized financing activities.
In the Americas specifically, SG consists of U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries, branches and representative offices, as well as branches, subsidiaries and representative offices in Brazil, Chile, Mexico and other countries in Latin America relating to the Wholesale Banking Division of SG (collectively, “SG Americas”).
The SG Internal Group Audit Division (IGAD) represents SG’s independent internal audit function, comprised of
over 1,200 professionals covering SG’s global business and services in
over 150 countries. Moreover, we have a dedicated team of about 60 professionals to cover SG Americas, SG Internal Audit Americas (“SGIAA”). The team is composed of individuals with diverse backgrounds and subject matter expertise based in the New York, Sao Paulo, and the newly formed team in Montreal.
SGIAA conducts independent audits of operational entities in an objective, thorough and impartial manner in line with professional standards. In addition, SGIAA assesses the compliance of the Group's operations, the effective level of risk exposure and management, the adequate enforcement of procedures and the effectiveness and relevance of the permanent control set-up.
Responsibilities
This role offers a unique opportunity to join the growing Montreal Internal Audit team and contribute to the Americas Capital Markets Internal Audit team. Canada and the United States operate as one integrated team, providing exposure to local, regional and global assignments and opportunities to build broad capital markets audit expertise. The Auditor will functionally report to the Head of Markets Audit in New York, with day-to-day support from an onsite Manager in Montreal.
The Auditor profile of responsibilities includes the following:
- The role will contribute to local, regional and global audits covering Markets and Investment Management activities from Front Office through control and support functions, including sales and trading, risk management, regulatory compliance and the market, counterparty, model, liquidity, operational and other key risks associated with these businesses.
- Maintaining an assigned auditor portfolio to build subject-matter expertise and stakeholder relationships, while continuing to expand knowledge across Markets activities and the trade lifecycle;
- Contributing to audit scoping and planning, performing walkthroughs and risk-based testing, documenting results and helping deliver high-quality audits on schedule;
- Analyzing business processes, risks, procedures and internal controls across front-office sales and trading activities, the trade lifecycle, risk management, regulatory compliance and related control functions;
- Preparing clear, concise and well-supported workpapers and assisting with audit findings and report content that communicate risk and practical recommendations;
- Supporting periodic continuous monitoring, annual risk assessments and analysis of emerging business, market and regulatory developments;
- Leading defined audit sections or workstreams as knowledge and experience develop;
- Collaborating across Montreal, New York and the broader global audit network, while sharing knowledge and best practices;
- Applying data analytics and, where appropriate, AI-enabled tools to enhance testing coverage, insight and audit efficiency.
- Tracking and following up on open audit and regulatory matters and contributing to special projects and team initiatives.
Profile Required
Profile required
Skills and Qualifications:
- Typically 3–7 years of relevant experience in internal audit, assurance, front-office activities, risk management, regulatory compliance or a related financial services role;
- Developing knowledge of capital markets businesses, financial products and the risks and controls supporting sales and trading activities;
- Exposure to front-office, risk or regulatory compliance topics and a strong interest in building deeper Markets expertise;
- Familiarity with risk management practices and regulations applicable to Markets and Investment Management businesses;
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to form clear conclusions;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to develop effective professional relationships;
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, technology or a related discipline;
- Curiosity, initiative, integrity, creativity and a strong commitment to learning and team success.
Preferred Qualifications
Internal audit experience and/or a relevant professional certification such as CIA, CFA, FRM or CPA;
Proficiency in data analytics, visualization or automation tools and practical experience using AI to support analysis, documentation or audit execution;
French language capability is an asset. English proficiency, both oral and written, is required to collaborate regularly with colleagues and partners in the United States.
LANGUAGE:
Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, is a requirement as the person in this position will need to collaborate regularly with colleagues and partners in the United States.
Due to US Federal Securities law applying to this position, candidates who will apply for this position will be required to submit to an enhanced background screening, including the collection of their fingerprints by a third-party vendor selected by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA")
Business insight
Societe Generale is committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let our Recruiters know.
OUR CULTURE:
At Societe Generale, we live by our 4 core values of commitment, responsibility, team spirit and innovation. We are engaged and demonstrate consideration for others. We act ethically and with courage. We focus our talent and energy on collective success. We experiment and propose new ideas. This way, we maximize our ability to serve client needs and anticipate market changes. Societe Generale is committed to strengthening bonds with colleagues, communities, and the world in which we live, because relationships are at the heart of how we operate. For more information about our Culture and Conduct initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-culture/)
D&I:
Our Diversity & Inclusion Mission: Recruit, develop, advance, and retain a diverse workforce that is united in our efforts to enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients.
Our Diversity & Inclusion Vision:
- Engaged workforce that is demographically diverse in a way that reflects the communities in which we operate
- Inclusive culture and workplace that recognizes employees' unique needs and utilizes their diverse talents
- Engage our community and marketplace, and position the organization to meet the needs of all its clients
For more information about our D&I initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-diversity/)
