Auditor Supervisor – M/W

As a key pillar of the Société Générale Group’s universal banking model, SG CIB supports the economy by playing a key intermediary role, offering broad market access to issuers and smart investment solutions to investors. The service we bring to our corporate and financial institutions clients revolves around three main activities - investment banking, financing and markets - and our global franchises of equity derivatives and natural resources. For our clients we stand out because we are a trusted advisor with a worldwide leading engineering expertise and a quality product suite. In 1967 the Société Générale founded the first location in Milan.

Mission: 

Constituting the third line of Defense, IGAD (Inspection and Audit Division) assesses the compliance of the Group's operations, the effective level of risk exposure, the adequate enforcement of procedures, and the effectiveness and relevance of the permanent control set-up. IGAD also assesses the audited entity's management's risk awareness and gives its opinion on compliance with the rules of business conduct and expected professional practices.

You will be part of Italian Internal Audit Department of Société Générale located in Milan and under the responsibility of the Head of Country to whom you will report and in collaboration with the IGAD (Inspection and Group Audit Division) business line.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Participate in the management and audit activities of the GBIS Business Lines (Global Banking and Investor Solutions), specifically SGSS S.p.a and SG Milan Branch
• Define, in collaboration with the other managerial profiles of the Department, the focus of the audit missions, staffing assignments and oversee its execution at all its stages and the quality of its outputs, ensuring compliance with audit methodology and International Standards
• Manage communication with auditees in the delegated area, and communicate with business correspondents and/or Central Teams on the proposed audit plan and on the individual audit missions
• Shall draw up a multiannual and annual audit plan for the area and companies entrusted
• Participate in the training of auditors, in the development of methodology and internal audit projects, and share information with team members and promote the use of innovative methods and procedures for the performance of audit missions
• Monitor the quality of the corrective measures processed and approve their closure
• Provide an assessment of the audited areas to senior management and control bodies of the bank and subsidiaries when needed
• can be entrusted by the Head of Country with the responsibility to directly manage a group of employees and in this case: lead and develop an audit team (including identification of training needs) to ensure adequate expertise and competence for the performance of audit missions. You shall coordinate, control and evaluate the members of the team and be involved in the recruitment of new auditors

Studies & experience:

• Higher Education
• At least 7-8y of experience in auditing
• Banking background is mandatory

Language skills:

• Fluency in Italian and English
• French as a plus

Technical, operational & Soft skills:

• Very good knowledge of banking and financial market
• Familiarity with banking laws, regulations, and professional standard integrity
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Analytical and synthesis skills
• Independence and objectivity
• Assertiveness, critical attitude
• Conflict of interest management
• Team spirit

Société Générale Italy is a multi-category bank offering every employee the possibility to have several careers in a professional career path. Internal mobility and training are two core areas we focus on, in a dynamic, prosperous and evolving context.

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.