Description of the Business Line or Department
The Compliance Service Unit (CPLE) is responsible for the definition and consistency of the compliance risk prevention and control system, and for coordinating the framework aimed at preventing, identifying, assessing and controlling reputational risk.
In conjunction with the Business Units (BUs) and other Service Units (SUs), CPLE performs the following tasks with respect to compliance risk:
SG has developed a second line of defence Compliance Controls team (CPLE/CTL) with teams located worldwide. With direct reporting to the Group's General Management, the Compliance Controls team (CPLE/CTL) mandate is to operate, within the 3 lines of defence model, as a 2nd Line of Defence (LOD) Compliance Controls function covering both Regulatory and Financial Crime Compliance risks, based on a robust compliance risk assessment which drives the prioritization of the risk-based annual monitoring review plan.
The objective of the Compliance Controls department is to assess and test independently the adequacy and effectiveness of the 1st LOD compliance risk and control framework that the BUs and SUs) have put in place to mitigate the risks of non-compliance, reputation and misconduct that SG Group is exposed to across its business activities and operations globally.
The Compliance Controls team in London is responsible to cover SG Wholesale Banking activities in the UK for SG London Branch and SG International Limited.
The Compliance Controls department includes specialised teams to cover the annual control plan primarily for the following BUs and supporting SUs:
- Global Markets (MARK),
- Global Banking and Advisory (GLBA),
- Global Transaction & Payment Services (GTPS),
- Global Business Service Unit (GBSU),
- Other SUs supporting the BUs listed above (CPLE, RESG, RISQ, SEGL, etc.).
Summary of the key purposes of the role
The mission of the UK Compliance Controls Officer is to conduct – primarily but not exclusively - risk-based reviews of SGLB and SGIL, with a focus on a specific perimeter as agreed with Management. The role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
Summary of responsibilities
Competencies
Technical knowledge
General Competencies
Team player & leadership qualities
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If you feel you have the required experience and qualifications, then please apply to the SG Resourcing Team, and we will manage your application. At Société Générale, we believe our people are our strength and are core to the success of our business. As such, we search for, recruit and appoint the best available person on the basis of aptitude and ability, regardless of sex, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, pregnancy, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or gender identity.
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