V.I.E. Product Engineering Officer

The Product Engineering Office is responsible for the design, development and implementation of products, solutions and services supporting SGSS business development objectives. 
As part of the Commercial Department, the Office works in close collaboration with the Commercial and Marketing teams to support SGSS Italy business development, identify client and market needs, and translate them into client-focused solutions. 
It also partners with Operations and IT teams to design and implement scalable, efficient and compliant products, services and operating models, addressing complex client requirements and contributing to the continuous enhancement of SGSS’s service offering.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Product Engineering team and support the delivery of new products, solutions and services throughout their lifecycle, from analysis and design to implementation and client onboarding.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting product and solution development projects;
• Gathering and documenting business requirements;
• Assisting in feasibility studies with Operations, IT, Risk and Compliance teams;
• Contributing to the design of operational solutions and target operating models;
• Preparing documentation for governance committees and project follow-up;
• Supporting the preparation of onboarding documentation, KPIs and SLAs;
• Maintaining product documentation and service descriptions;
• Assisting with implementation activities and client onboarding;
• Participating in client requests, RFP responses and commercial initiatives when required.

In addition, the candidate will support transversal Product Engineering Office activities, including budget monitoring, pricing database maintenance, internal benchmarking and the preparation of management dashboards.

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 communicate 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 Economics, Finance or a related field

Language skills:

• Fluent in English (B2-C1)
• Italian: B2 (Upper Intermediate) - C1 (Advanced / Skilled)

Operational, technical & soft skills:

• Good command of Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint

• Knowledge of financial markets and Securities Services activities

• Understanding of project management and business analysis concepts

• Good analytical and organizational skills

• Client-oriented approach

• 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 Italy 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.