Capital Markets Auditor - Front Office to Back Office & Control Functions

Responsibilities

This role offers a unique opportunity to not only contribute as a value-add member of the Audit team, but also to be a part of a new chapter in extending the Internal Audit team presence to Montreal.

The Associate will be part of the Americas Capital Markets Internal Audit team and will make key contributions to Audit’s regular assessment of the adequacy and effectiveness of SG Americas Markets & Investment Management businesses from Front to Back, Risk management teams (second line of defense) focused on four risk stripes namely Market, Counterparty, Model and Liquidity Risk, Compliance to markets related regulations related to these businesses, and an opportunity to contribute to global Audit initiatives, innovation, and reviews.

The candidate’s primary responsibilities will be to assist in:

• Participating in periodic continuous monitoring meetings and annual risk assessments;
• Planning the audit, in coordination with the team;
• Analyzing processes, procedures, risks, and evaluating the internal controls;
• Preparing clear and concise work papers and drafting audit findings to bring any concerns to management’s attention;
• Assisting in preparing the final audit report;
• Tracking and following up on open audit and regulatory issues;
• Working on special projects and initiatives, as needed;
• Stay abreast of industry trends that may impact the areas and risks under your responsibility.

Profile Required

Skills and Qualifications:

• Candidate should have at least 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with Capital Markets businesses and Financial Services products
• Familiarity with Risk Management best practices and how they apply in the Financial Services Industry
• Familiarity with rules and regulations applicable to Markets and Investment Management businesses
• Highly motivated and committed to success of the department and bank while working in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written / verbal communication skills, able to develop professional relationships
• Demonstrates curiosity and enthusiasm for learning and self-development with a focus on growing further within Internal Audit and Capital Markets
• Bachelor's degree
• Demonstrates initiative, integrity, creativity, and a strong desire to learn
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong team spirit, information sharing, creating best practices, facilitating resolution of conflict.

Plus

• A relevant certification (CIA, FRM, CFA)

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")

Why Join Us

Our Benefits:

What We Do Differently at Société Générale

• Competitive compensation & benefits offering, including but not limited to:
• Minimum of 20 Vacation days + 4 personal days
• Supportive Maternity, paternity, parental and adoption leave policy
• Health spending ($2,000/year) and personal spending ($1,000/year) accounts with 75+ eligible reimbursement categories (health, training, electronics etc.)
• Fully sponsored virtual healthcare assistance and Employee Assistance Program to you and your immediate family
• Various Employee Resource Groups (ERG) to engage with such as Pride and Allies, American Women Network, Black Leadership Network, One planet, etc.
• A culture of continuous development by encouraging our employees various training programs (online training and coaching platform such as Coursera, GoFluent, Pluralsight, First Finance, and others)