Responsibilities

The Global Trade & Payment Services group includes 3 business lines: Trade Services (TRA), Payments & Cash Management (PCM) & Correspondent Banking (BAN). Each business line has a Front-, Middle-, and Back-Office team. GTPS/BAN USD New York is the business line responsible for providing correspondent banking services in USD currency within SG Group. It provides cash clearing services primarily to SG entities, and a few select third party clients for non-foreign correspondent banking operations, which are limited and monitored closely in coordination with Compliance and KYC. GTPS/BAN focuses on the payment volume of SG Group clients and conducts a selective volume increase in a controlled way. As such, the department maintains a portfolio of financial institution customers who have opened one or several Demand Deposit Account(s) (DDA).

The V.I.E. Junior Relationship Manager will have the responsibilities centered on 2 main pillars:

I. Sales & Relationship Management :

• Proactively handle daily client inquiries from client and liaise with Client Service Team for action as necessary (investigation escalation, transaction status request, audit confirmation...)
• Coordinate account opening process : gather KYC documentation ; submit account application ; draft account opening form for Client Service Team
• Draft client agreements related to pricing schedule update
• Prepare memo as needed to process any client related update in our systems and perform final verification of change accuracy in the system
• Manage overdraft limit new requests and periodic renewal according to existing policies and ensure timely update in GTB system
• Support Correspondent Banking Management on all aspects of clearing services and optimization / automation projects conducted with Client Service Team and other internal departments
• Conduct periodic service reviews with assigned clients to gain more insight on client's flows / business and address any potential pain point
• Support pipeline development for USD deposits

II. Governance & Controls :

• CBC (Correspondent Banking Committee) Secretary - Responsible for its scheduling, agenda, minutes distribution
• CBOG (Correspondent Banking Oversight Group) coordinator - Responsible for its scheduling, agenda, minutes distribution
• Coordinate schedule and timely completion of periodic review files with CLD
• Ensure timely renewal of any document required by KYC upon receipt of such requests (Ex: tax form, patriot act certificates)
• Prepare GTB Business Review Form for the Relationship Manager to comment and sign off on
• Contribute to FCB manual updates and coordinate their validation
• Collaborate with the Compliance department by providing assistance in areas of client activity reviews, updating client files, client resolution and monthly metric analysis related to payment activity, OFAC and BSA cases
• Contribute to any inquiries from external regulators/auditors during examination
• Contribute in the completion of deliverables resulting from internal and external inspection exercises and ensure that business is conducted in respect to US rules and regulations as well as internal group policy
• Assist with the update of procedures & policies applicable to GTB/BAN
• Perform relevant periodic PSP control for permanent supervision and act as back up for WSP in the absence of the Relationship Manager
• Ad hoc projects as needed

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.

Please note that for the missions outside the European countries, 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. Otherwise, we strongly advise you to launch asap the renewal of your passport.

Profile required

PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to 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 degree from Business/Engineering School or University with a specialization in Finance/Banking/Economics
• A previous experience in Transaction banking (correspondent banking, Cash management, liquidity, trade finance) would be appreciated

Language skills:

• Fluent in English (B2-C1)

Technical, operational & Soft skills:

• Proficient/Good command of MS Office, especially Excel
• Good communication and presentation skills

The VIE assignment in a nutshell

This VIE in New York 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. 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 VIE, various opportunities could be offered to you, in France 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.