Responsibilities
Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking in the Netherlands (SG CIB) is a provider of innovative solutions, advisory and capital market products, serving the needs of corporations and institutions through: Investment Banking, Global Finance, Global Markets and Lyxor.
Are you interested in or have knowledge of the world of Transaction Banking and/or Corporate and Investment Banking? Do you have experience in Compliance, and would you like to work in a dynamic and constantly changing environment? Then the role of Compliance Officer we are offering may just be what you are looking for!
Mission:
As Compliance Officer you will be a member of our local Compliance team that supports various business lines present in the branch (Wholesale Banking). The team’s main mandate is to provide guidance and advice on the full range of Compliance topics as well as to monitor the Business’ adherence to the regulatory and policy requirements. In your role you will be working in close cooperation with the local Head of Compliance as well as colleagues in various other departments around the world.
You will report directly to the Head of Compliance of SG Amsterdam branch as part of a small and dynamic team, with a permanent interaction with various Compliance teams in Paris headquarters and therefore, excellent communication and coordination skills are crucial.
Tasks and responsibilities:
- Conduct annual Compliance risk assessment and set up action plans
- Keep abreast of any new regulatory developments and conduct gap analysis
- Draft regulatory reports and submit them to the relevant competent authorities
- Actively and independently contribute to Business decisions by providing on-the-ground support and guidance on the practical application of the relevant laws and regulations, mainly related to AML/CTF, ABC
- Provide Compliance opinion with regards to on-boarding and/or review of customers / counterparties. Where required, liaise with the business lines, KYC teams and central Financial Crime Unit (FCU) departments
- Organize Compliance training and awareness-raising initiatives within the entity
- Contribute to the effective implementation of the Compliance framework at the branch level by drafting and implementing local policies and procedures
- Conduct further investigation on unusual transactions reported by transaction monitoring teams and, where required, declaring them to FIU Nederland
- Handle internal audit or external inspections/recommendations, including supporting the actual implementation of corrective action plans
- Be actively involved in various enterprise wide and local projects
Profile required
Studies & experience:
- University degree - preferably in Law or (Business) Economics
- Relevant 2-5 years’ experience in Compliance, Financial Crime Compliance or an equivalent role or function within international corporate banking industry
Language skills:
- Fluency in English
- Working proficiency in Dutch and/or with proven working experience in a similar financial institution in the Netherlands would be an asset
Technical, operational & Soft skills:
- At least a basic understanding of the relevant EU directives/regulations as well as Dutch laws and regulations, in particular the Dutch AML Act (Wwft) and Sanctions Act (Sw)
- Ability to identify regulatory risks and to support decisions with sound reasoning by clearly articulating business and regulatory implications of analysis and findings
- Ability to work in a methodical manner with attention to detail and to clearly set priorities
- You don’t wait to be told what to do, you pro-actively look for areas where you can contribute to improve
- Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, and stakeholder management
Why join us
Société Générale Netherlands 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.
Business insight
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.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. Societe Generale is committed to recognizing and promoting all talents, regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.