Business Analyst

ABOUT THE JOB:

The aim of Global Banking Technology & Operations (GBTO) Canada is to deliver day-to-day services to Société Générale investment and corporate bank units and their clients to accelerate their transformation. GBTO differentiates itself from competitors with the pace of the agile transformation delivered, spreading the technology and data culture, shortening the decision-making process, and adopting a true industrial approach, leveraging on different teams either transversal or aligned to the different sub business units.

This is a central position as you will work alongside your business and the Business analyst team in an Agile organization working alongside the DEV team. You will assist with thew implementation of new project or new feature in a complex and dynamic system information used by the investment banking.

Société Générale has a long history of developing its own software systems that helped position the bank within the top Equity derivatives houses in the world. IT has always been key in Société Générale successes, so, your ideas will be considered and there is no limitation to your creativity. We will give you the opportunity and the means to acquire a good understanding of investment banking principles to foster your ability to push further your innovations. All we expect from you is your involvement and passion for coding and new technologies. 

What will be your DAY-TO-DAY?

At Société Générale, curiosity and understanding of your environment are key. We value mindset and initiative as much as functional and technical skills. If you want to stand out, demonstrate initiative and maturity, and you'll capture our attention. Your genius and problem-solving abilities will be challenged daily. In this role, you will:

• Contribute to change management plans, participating in various activities like readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation, and sustainment of initiatives.
• Gather user requirements to ensure solutions align with business needs.
• Specify the solutions to be implemented.
• Coordinate the execution of test cases, contributing to execution when necessary.
• Work on prioritized tasks alongside your team and the Project Owner.
• Engage in dynamic projects aimed at reviewing and simplifying the equity business architecture.
• Apply your strong technology, analytical, and communication skills.

At Société Générale, no two days are the same, offering variety and excitement in your daily work.

Skills and Qualifications:

Skills and Qualifications:

• Curiosity and Environment Awareness: You should have a solid understanding of your development environment, including how investment banking operates, how a trading desk generates profits, and the mechanics of buying and selling in the market.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Your problem-solving abilities will be tested daily. We value a strong mindset and initiative just as much as technical and functional skills.
• Initiative and Maturity: Demonstrating these qualities will set you apart and get our attention.

Key Skills Required:

• Experience: A minimum of 3 years as a Business Analyst in Investment Banking, with the ability to transform business functionality.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Client Focus: Orientation towards client satisfaction, with the ability to learn quickly and perform under high pressure.
• Team Orientation: Be adaptable, team-oriented, and capable of thriving in a changing environment.

During the interview, be prepared to discuss the experiences highlighted in your resume, as they will be central to our evaluation.

Languages: French and English

Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, is a requirement as the person in this position will need to collaborate regularly with colleagues and partners in the United States.

Due to US Federal Securities law applying to this position, candidates who will apply for this position will be required to submit to an enhanced background screening, including the collection of their fingerprints by a third-party vendor selected by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”).

OUR BENEFITS:

WHAT WE DO DIFFERENTLY AT SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE

Competitive compensation & benefits offering, including but not limited to:

• Minimum of 20 Vacation days + 4 personal days 
  • Supportive Maternity, paternity, parental and adoption leave policy 
  • Health spending ($2,000/year) and personal spending ($1,000/year) accounts with 75+ eligible reimbursement categories (health, training, electronics etc.)
  • Fully sponsored virtual healthcare assistance and Employee Assistance Program to you and your immediate family
• Various Employee Resource Groups (ERG) to engage with such as Pride and Allies, American Women Network, Black Leadership Network, One planet, etc. 
• A culture of continuous development by encouraging our employees various training programs (online training and coaching platform such as Coursera, GoFluent, Pluralsight, First Finance, and others)

OUR CULTURE: 
At Societe Generale, we live by our 4 core values of commitment, responsibility, team spirit and innovation. We are engaged and demonstrate consideration for others. We act ethically and with courage. We focus our talent and energy on collective success. We experiment and propose new ideas. This way, we maximize our ability to serve client needs and anticipate market changes. Societe Generale is committed to strengthening bonds with colleagues, communities, and the world in which we live, because relationships are at the heart of how we operate.
For more information about our Culture and Conduct initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-culture/)
D&I: 
Our Diversity & Inclusion Mission: Recruit, develop, advance, and retain a diverse workforce that is united in our efforts to enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients.

Our Diversity & Inclusion Vision: 
•     Engaged workforce that is demographically diverse in a way that reflects the communities in which we operate
•     Inclusive culture and workplace that recognizes employees' unique needs and utilizes their diverse talents 
•     Engage our community and marketplace, and position the organization to meet the needs of all its clients

For more information about our D&I initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/societe-generale-about/diversity-and-inclusion/)

HYBRID WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Societe Generale offers a hybrid work arrangement that offers employees the flexibility to work remotely, as well as on-site, in order to promote interaction and collaboration with colleagues while adhering to all SG standard protocols.  Hybrid work arrangements vary based on business area.  The applicable Business lines will determine and communicate the work arrangements that best meet their business needs.