V.I.E. Compliance Data Protection

In its role, the Compliance Department contributes fully to the positive impact that Société Générale wishes to have on the transformation of our societies. Therefore, preventing market misconduct, combating money laundering, and thwarting the financing of terrorism and corruption are all tasks that fall within the scope of compliance and contribute to the positive transformation of our economies.

The Compliance Department ensures:
- Compliance with laws, rules and ethical principles specific to banking activities and investment services undertaken by the firm, as well as compliance with staff members' personal rules of good conduct and ethics;  
- Awareness-raising and training of all players in preventing non-compliance and reputational risks.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Americas Data Protection Compliance Officer in providing primary SG Americas data protection and privacy program oversight from a Compliance Department perspective including by :
• Participating in the AMER Common Information Gathering Meeting and Analysis (“CIGMA”)  process, with coordination of  CIGMA reviews with Compliance subject matter experts and drafting of associated Compliance Risk Assessment memos
• Revising relevant data protection related policies and procedures as applicable rules and regulations or firm practices change
• Conducting training and drafting communications related to AMER regulatory requirements governing data protection, and

• Participating in special projects in support of the larger Compliance Regulatory Oversight team.

  A questionnaire will be provided to you in order to check your VIE (Société Générale and Business France) eligibility. For an efficient analysis of your application, please make sure to truthfully answer all the questions.  

Please note that it is mandatory to provide us a formal proof of your M2 diploma validation at least 2 weeks before the assignment start. No VIE mission will start without this document. *Grade sheets are not accepted as justification of diploma.

PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.

To facilitate the examination of your application by our English-speaking managers, we thank you for applying in English.

Studies & experience:

• Graduate with a Master degree from Business/Engineering School or University with a specialization in personal data protection, law, information security
• A previous experience in in financial or legal services would be appreciated

Language skills:

• Fluent in English

Technical, operational & Soft skills:

• Proficient/Good command of MS Office
• Great attention to detail
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
• Capable of handling multiple ad-hoc requests
• Good communication and presentation skills

The VIE assignment in a nutshell
This VIE in Montréal is to begin as soon as possible, but you need to plan 3 months between your application date and the beginning of your VIE assignment. It will last 24 months.

The VIE is a specific contract, under Business France’s eligibility criteria, opened to candidates under 28 and from the member states of the European Economic Space. For further information (including your financial indemnities), please see Mon VIE-VIA Business France.

As soon as you arrive, you will be integrated into our teams and will learn every day alongside our experts, who will support you in your tasks. Gradually, you will become more independent in your projects, 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.

At the end of your VIE, various opportunities could be offered to you, in France and abroad.

At Societe Generale, 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.