Responsibilities

The Department of Finance (DFIN) includes the full accounting teams, regulatory reporting, PnL and performance reporting, Treasury and ALM, controls and projects. The specific role is within the DFIN Chief Operating Officer (COO) which supports the many activities across Société Générale (America) Department of Finance (DFIN) and Accounting. The COO team includes participation in strategic planning and program management, budgeting and costs reporting, regulatory reporting, project management, and monitoring of related risks and controls.

Tasks and responsibilities:
• Preparing presentations for budgets, headcount, and other business analysis for COO team
• Design and development and/or maintain business performance reporting/tools
• Production of daily regulatory controls
• Participation in COO business process enhancements and firm-wide initiatives
• Support COO across other pillars of DFIN as needs arise
• Other responsibilities may include helping to automate manual reports, assisting managers with internal Audit and external regulatory reviews, helping with DFIN projects, supporting regulatory needs related to Regulation W and Resolution Planning

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.

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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 a quantitative field (e.g., finance, economics, math, engineering, statistics, accounting)
• A previous experience Project Management or Transformation Initiatives would be appreciated

Language skills:
• Fluent in English (B2-C1) and strong overall communication skills when exposed to team/department managers

Technical, operational & Soft skills:
• Proficient/Good command of MS Office
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Financial markets knowledge. Prior experience working in financial institution or consulting firm a plus
• Strong skills on Excel (VBA is a plus) and PowerPoint
• Experience with Power BI (DAX language) and Python would be a plus
• Ability to adapt to various assignments. Intellectually curious, solutions-driven
• Comfortable working collaboratively and independently is critical
• Experience in ESG topics is a plus, but not required

The VIE assignment in a nutshell

This VIE in USA 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 USA and abroad.

Business insight

At Societe Generale, 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

Societe Generale is an equal opportunity employer, and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. We are committed to recognizing and promoting the talents and achievements of our employees and staff, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, and any other characteristic or status protected under applicable law.