Product Owner

Societe Generale Global Solution Centre (SG GSC) acts as a business solution center for Societe Generale, one of the largest European financial groups. If you are looking for a great career opportunity within the IT world, then you are in the right place.

      Specifically, you will be required to:

·       Understand and practice agility and facilitate/support Agile ceremonies as requested or needed.

·       Coach and support the team in self-organization and cross-functionality.

·       Manage the stakeholders’ expectations and ensure the maximum added value for your deliveries.

·       Synchronize with the client and/or other Product Owners from the same Value Chain to identify and help resolve dependencies with other requests / projects.

·       Identify, analyze, challenge and translate user needs for changes and new regulatory requirements of the international and national banks and other authorities together with the Project Manager. Contribute on the different project phases (opportunity study, framing, analysis and design, functional validation, change management).

·       Use appropriate techniques for effective Product Backlog management (clarify objectives, requirements, priorities, target timelines and dependencies, create detailed and easy to understand user stories, refine epics/features).

·       Contribute to the project plan, risks estimation, drive issue resolution, remove impediments to the team’s progress.

·       Perform risk management on applications under its own perimeter, including but not limited to vulnerabilities, release management, IGAD and other audit recommendations.

·       Contribute to the decrease in Technical Debt together with the team.

·       Participate in relevant practice communities (guilds, leagues etc.).

·       Facilitate and support the design of the functional content of the IT solution on behalf of the business (Finance function).

·       Coordinate and contribute to FAT, non-regression tests and banking homologation.

·       Anticipate and follow-up changes.

·       Contribute to the change management associated with the assigned project.

·       Manage complex tool issues, identify possible improvements in the tools, processes or procedures and participate in their implementation, working with different teams from various departments (HR, IT & REF).

·       Research, analyze and evaluate requirements for enhancing the existing or for developing new IT applications and operating systems.

·       Senior experience: over 7/10 years of experience in a similar position.

·       You have a very good level of English. French would be a plus.

·       You have experience with Agile practices.

·       Functional and business knowledge related to accounting/banking and regulatory reporting: FINREP or other regulatory reports (COREP, LIQUIDITY).

·       Technical knowledge, Information system and associated computer tools (Excel, SQL, XBRL).

·       Technical knowledge, Information system and associated computer tools, affinity for IT:

o   Very good skills on Excel

o   SQL knowledge (senior level)

o   Knowledge of relational databases and data warehouses

o   Knowledge of tracking tools

o   Knowledge of technologies such as XML or XBRL

o   Ability to understand a logical algorithm

·       Soft skills: business understanding, analytical skills, service oriented, communication skills, coaching, organization, planning, prioritizing, solution driven

Here, you will find a flexible workplace and culture, autonomy, constant learning opportunities, dynamism, and talented people, making this experience a real career accelerator. You will also discover all the diversity of our businesses, in a sector that is constantly evolving and innovating.

Plus, you will enjoy all our benefits:

• competitive compensation & remuneration, including annual performance bonus;
• preventive healthcare plan, and group health & life insurance;
• wide range of flexible benefits within a monthly budget;
• office perks, wellbeing and mental health programs;
• various social benefits and bonuses for personal or family events;
• 9-to-5 workday & flexible working environment (Hybrid);
• additional paid and unpaid time off, including Sabbatical leave;
• learning and growth opportunities based on individual development and career plans;
• unlimited access to various eLearning resources.

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 daily 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, sexual or gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organization, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.