Compliance and Corporate Functions Auditor

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 Corporate Functions and Compliance Internal Audit team contributing to Audit mission and the assessment of the adequacy and effectiveness of the covered functions while also having the opportunity to contribute to global Audit initiatives, innovation, and reviews.

The team’s main audit perimeters covers SG America’s Corporate functions (including Legal, Human Resources and Culture & Conduct,) Compliance Function (including Advisory role, Bank Regulations, General Compliance Framework and, when relevant, Financial Crimes), Payments function, Accounting Function (including Regulatory Reporting), and their relevant Operational Risk Framework (including Vendor Risk, Know Your Supplier).

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 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.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Candidate should have at least 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Familiarity with internal audit processes and/or experience in Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Functions (HR, Legal, Culture), Operational Risk and Third-Party Risk Management - Ideally with previous Internal Audit within Corporate Functions or Compliance Advisory experiences
• 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
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning and self-development with a focus on growing further within Internal Audit
• Innovative and able to utilize tools to gather and analyze large data sets
• 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, CPA/CA/ACCA, CRMA, CFE) or equivalent is preferred.

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 that may apply to this position, candidates who will apply for this position may 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").

Societe Generale is committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let our Recruiters know.

OUR CULTURE: 
At Societe Generale, we live by our 4 core values of commitment, responsibility, team spirit and innovation. We are engaged and demonstrate consideration for others. We act ethically and with courage. We focus our talent and energy on collective success. We experiment and propose new ideas. This way, we maximize our ability to serve client needs and anticipate market changes. Societe Generale is committed to strengthening bonds with colleagues, communities, and the world in which we live, because relationships are at the heart of how we operate. For more information about our Culture and Conduct initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-culture/)

D&I: 
Our Diversity & Inclusion Mission: Recruit, develop, advance, and retain a diverse workforce that is united in our efforts to enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients.
Our Diversity & Inclusion Vision:

• Engaged workforce that is demographically diverse in a way that reflects the communities in which we operate
• Inclusive culture and workplace that recognizes employees' unique needs and utilizes their diverse talents
• Engage our community and marketplace, and position the organization to meet the needs of all its clients

For more information about our D&I initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-diversity/)