V.I.E. Compliance Specialist

The Governance, Controls and Compliance Risk Assessment Office has two primary missions. The Office is responsible for identifying, assessing and managing compliance risk through the implementation of the Bank’s "graduated compliance model", in accordance with applicable national regulations and the Parent Company’s policies. In addition, it performs all activities falling within its remit as the local CPLE/CTL function.
Positioned as a second line of defense within the Bank’s internal control framework, CPLE/CTL performs regular review and testing of controls and processes related to sanctions compliance risk inherent to SG Group activities. CPLE/CTL tests global compliance with sanctions policies and procedures to assess if sanctions controls are properly designed and operating effectively to mitigate sanctions risks. Following its testing, CPLE/CTL publishes reports outlining its findings and tracks any issues or corrective actions arising from testing.
The main responsibilities of the SGSS S.p.A. CPLE/CTL team include:
- defining the annual second-level control plan;
- performing level 2 permanent controls in accordance with the annual plan and the applicable methodological guidelines, covering SGSS S.p.A.’s activities.

The Office is also responsible for providing advisory support to other corporate functions and for carrying out specific verification activities, in particular with respect to:
- compliance governance and conflicts of interest;
- the modalities for the provision of investment services and the performance of investment activities, limited to those for which SGSS S.p.A. has obtained the relevant authorisations or acknowledgements from the Bank of Italy and which qualify as ancillary to "Securities Services".

During your VIE mission you will be in charge of these responsibilities:

• collect, review and critically analyse information from different sources, including legal, regulatory and internal procedural documentation
• support senior team members in the execution and review of second-level controls and compliance testing activities, aimed at identifying potential non-compliance issues and control weaknesses
• contribute to the day-to-day operation of local CPLE governance processes

• support the application of the Bank’s "graduated compliance model", in line with the role’s scope and the candidate’s level of experience and competencies

  
  

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 before the assignment start date. 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:

• Master’s degree in Economics, Law or a related discipline, with a specific focus on Compliance, Internal Controls, Risk Management or similar fields

  
  

Language skills:

• English: Fluent (CEFR level B2–C1)

• Italian: Elementary (CEFR level A1–A2)

Technical, operational & soft skills:

• Good command of MS Office applications

• Knowledge of advanced Excel (e.g. VBA), Microsoft Copilot and other GenAI tools, Power BI or equivalent business intelligence solutions is considered a plus

• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate concepts and information to different stakeholders

• High attention to detail and a rigorous approach to work, ensuring accuracy, consistency and compliance with high-quality standards

• Analytical mindset and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to assess complex situations and identify effective, data-driven solutions
• Inquisitive attitude and strong motivation to learn, with a proactive approach to professional development
• Collaborative and proactive team player, able to contribute effectively in a structured and multi-disciplinary environment
• Highly adaptable, well-organised, motivated and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
   

The VIE assignment in a nutshell

This VIE in Milan 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 12 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.