V.I.E. Assistant Middle Office Cash Management Société Générale

Responsibilities

Société Générale Global Transaction Banking (GTB) includes payment and cash management, cash clearing services, trade services, factoring and foreign exchange services associated to these activities.

GTB integrates all the expertise and services required to facilitate the daily transactional activities of major economic and financial actors both in a domestic and international scope.

As a major player in banking flows, we rely on our strong presence in both Europe and mature and emerging markets worldwide.

With over 6,000 specialists in over 50 countries, Payments and Cash Management (PCM) is a strategic activity for Société Générale. We can offer the expertise of a large international banking group and experience spanning over twenty years. As a real local Bank in all the countries where we operate, our global system ensures optimal coordination. We can intervene in cash management in Europe, Africa, Asia, Americas, Overseas, and in the Middle East.

The responsiveness and dynamism of our teams, their accurate knowledge of market trends and regulations, the strength of our networks and our diverse range of products allow us to optimize the daily management of the cash flow, the commercial and financial transactions for our corporate clients.

As Assistant Middle Officer Cash Management you will support the GTB/Payments & Cash Management team in Country in any Middle Office Activity with Corporates and Non-Bank Financial Institutions. You will report to the Head of the GTB Middle Office.

Products and services to be marketed will include, amongst others:
• Domestic and international means of payment
• Foreign Exchange (when related to cross-border payments)
• Electronic Banking products as well as associated services
• Liquidity Management solutions like cash pooling
• Guarantees

The role requires a strong client service orientation, analytical and communication skills as well as professional integrity at all times.

You will be an effective team player and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Assist the Middle Office with the implementation of cash management products like Electronic Banking (Global Cash, Swiftnet) and Liquidity management (Cash Pool) this in coordination with the International Corporate Desk for implementations covering more countries
• Assist the Middle Office in Risk and Compliance aspects like responding to Anti Money Laundering Requests, Sanctions & Embargoes and KYC anomalies
• Provide consistent, high quality client service and support to achieve high client satisfaction and loyalty
• Respond to reporting requests from Compliance/Risk Operational linked to payments and cash management activities
• Manage/support projects to optimize the workflow between the Front Office, the Middle Office and the European Middle Office
• Act as back up of the other Middle Office colleagues when they are absent

Due to the VIE eligibility criteria a questionnaire will be provided. Please make sure to answer all the questions for an efficient analysis of your application.

Profile required

PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply for 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's degree from Business/Engineering School or University with a specialization in Finance or similar
• A previous experience in Finance would be appreciated

Language skills:
• Good communication skills English (word, writing) (B2-C1)
• Dutch - an advantage
• French - an advantage

Technical, operational & Soft skills:
• Proficient/Good command of MS Office
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Proficient with Microsoft (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Well organized with very good attention to the detail
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders
• Team player

The VIE assignment in a nutshell

This VIE in Netherlands 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 18 months.

In case a visa is necessary, please make sure your passport is valid up to 6 months after the end of the VIE contract to not delay your departure.

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 V.I.E. contract, various opportunities could be offered to you, in Netherlands and abroad.

Business insight

At Société Générale, 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.