Société Générale is one of the leading European financial services groups. Based on a diversified and integrated banking model, the Group combines financial strength and proven expertise in innovation with a strategy of sustainable growth. Committed to the positive transformations of the world's societies and economies, Société Générale seeks to build together with its clients, a better and sustainable future through responsible and innovative financial solutions. Active in the real economy for over 150 years, with a solid position in Europe and connected to the rest of the world, Société Générale has over 117,000 employees in 66 countries and supports 25 million individual clients, businesses, and institutional investors worldwide (figures as of August 2023). We have a presence in 11 locations across Asia Pacific. With our regional headquarters in Hong Kong - a core hub of the worldwide Société Générale Group - we employ around 2,300 employees in the region. In addition, Société Générale's Global Solution Centre (SGGSC) in Bangalore and Chennai supports the Group in Asia Pacific and globally with customized business solutions.

Global Banking & Advisory ("GLBA") is organized in 2 main teams:
• "Products" which offers our issuer clients (corporates, financial institutions, public sector) with capital raising solutions, along with structured financing. GLBA develops tailor-made products and providing strategic advice (capital structure advisory, financing schemes and capital markets) based on its worldwide expertise and in-depth sectorial knowledge
• "Coverage" which manages and develops global commercial relations for all Coverage Strategic and Target clients; promote all Group products and services to Coverage Strategic and Target clients and key Group clients (corporates, financial institutions, investment funds and family holding companies) and defines commercial strategies in collaboration with GBIS's other business lines (GLBA and MARK), GBIS's Regional Divisions (AMER, ASIA, CEMA and EURO) and the Group's Core Divisions (French Retail Banking and IBFS)

Responsible for supporting GLBA/DIR and GLBA Business lines in Asia Pacific in ensuring the proper set-up of control and mitigation of financial/outsourcing/operational/regulatory/compliance risks and delivering the risk and regulatory roadmap.

1st Line of Defense:
• Assist the RRCN1 (First Level Control Relays function under PCT framework) in
• Updating the process mapping for the whole GLBA scope in AsiaPac on the run
• Assisting operational managers in the design of first level permanent controls
• Implementing and maintaining the first level permanent control framework
• Investigating, analyzing and drafting report on First Level Control (L1C)'s results and communicates to BU/SU management including Head of Departments, ICC and L2C teams
• Participating in the implementation of corrective measures in the event of anomalies, ensuring that the action plans of LOD1 and LOD2 are in place and periodically reporting on the progress of the action plans to management
• Contributing to the training and awareness of employees and managers on how to carry out controls
• Supporting and monitoring transformations and changes within the BU/SU of the permanent control frameworks
• Help the RRCN1 in the preparation or the attendance of the related governance both global and regional such as GLBA Operational Risk Committee (GLBA ORC) chaired by GLBA/BMO, the Financial Crime & Conduct committee (FCC) the Sanction & Embargoes committee (S&E) and the Anti-Bribery & Corruption committee (ABC)
• Ensures correct application of procedures defined by the bank to make sure business is conducted under a proper framework, vs. local requirements (implementation and revision if necessary)
• Ensure follow up and monitoring of any regulatory issue/development
• Adapts procedures as needed internally, ensures correct implementation and design trainings as requires
• Follow-up, contributes and leads for GLBA the Culture and Conduct stream for AsiaPac Region
• On demand, prepare notes, memos or reports to answer any request coming from regulators (HKMA, MAS, etc.) through CPLE, DFIN and Legal

Change Management
• Performs ad-hoc studies and be involved in initiatives on behalf of GLBA regional management and within the COO scope

Business Management
• Ensures correct application of procedures (implementation and revision if necessary)
• Coordinates the BCP strategy in coordination with BL managers and BCM
• Acts as main point of contact for Audit, ensures swift implementation of recommendations
• Contribute to strategic presentations, briefing notes, business reviews, budget, and all other materials required by GLBA management
• Oversights and coordinates between GLBA Front Office, GBSU/CLD, CPLE and relevant BUSUs on Sanctions & Embargoes, Anti-money Laundering, and Client Due Diligence during onboarding and life-cycle of a client

Data Management
• Maintain routine reviews for inconsistencies or anomalies to ensure accuracy and adequacy of data integrity
• Generate detailed reports for management and other departments by extracting, analyzing and interpreting data

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/Economics/Business Management
• A previous experience in process/business analysis, project management would be appreciated

Language skills:
• Fluent in English (B2-C1)

Technical, operational & Soft skills:
• Proficient/Good command of MS Office
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills, independent, and resourceful
• Problem solving and initiative taking
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

The VIE assignment in a nutshell

This VIE in HONG KONG 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 12 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 Hong Kong 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.

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.

Reference: 24000AZ0
Entity: Societe Generale Hong Kong Branch
Starting date: 2024/09/01

Publication date: 2024/04/24