Trainee Cybersecurity Auditor
Responsibilities
Are you passionate about cybersecurity and eager to build a career in audit within a dynamic, global financial services environment? Société Générale’s Inspection and Group Audit Division (IGAD) is looking for a motivated Trainee Cybersecurity Auditor to join our team and help us ensure the security and integrity of our information systems.
About the Role
As a Trainee Cybersecurity Auditor, you will leverage your technical expertise in cybersecurity or computer science to support local, regional, and global audit assignments focused on information systems risks. You will work alongside experienced auditors and cybersecurity specialists, gaining hands-on experience and developing your audit skills through structured on-the-job training.
What You’ll Do
- Participate in audits assessing cybersecurity controls and IT risk management across the Société Générale Group.
- Collaborate with auditors and technical teams to identify key risks, control gaps, and improvement opportunities.
- Contribute to audit planning, execution, and reporting, ensuring clear and impactful communication of findings.
- Support follow-up activities to ensure audit recommendations are implemented effectively.
- Uphold the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism in all your work.
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What We’re Looking For
- A degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
- Previous experience in cybersecurity, IT, or computer science roles—ideally within financial services.
- Strong analytical skills and an affinity for working with technical applications and large datasets.
- Proficiency with MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio); knowledge of Python, R, or similar is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex technical issues.
- A proactive, organised approach with strong stakeholder management abilities.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
Why Join Société Générale?
- Become part of a global leader in banking and financial services with a commitment to innovation and ethical conduct.
- Benefit from comprehensive training and development programs to build your audit expertise.
- Work in a collaborative and inclusive environment that values your technical skills and fresh perspectives.
- Play a vital role in helping the Group manage risk and enhance operational resilience.
Ready to launch your career in cybersecurity audit? Apply now and take the first step towards an exciting future with Société Générale!
Why join us
People join for the impact they can have on us. They stay for the impact we have on them. A flatter structure offers visibility and exposure beyond that of our competitors, so you know our names, and we know yours. It's personable, human, and inspires success through passion. By encouraging open mindedness and a willingness to share ideas, we have adapted to market changes and thrived through innovation. Bringing words like “hard work” and “dedication” together with “community” and “respect” has enabled us to work collaboratively and build our future together. We call this Team Spirit and it's what makes us different. It's what makes you different.
Business insight
If you feel you have the required experience and qualifications, then please apply to the SG Resourcing Team, and we will manage your application. At Société Générale, we believe our people are our strength and are core to the success of our business. As such, we search for, recruit and appoint the best available person on the basis of aptitude and ability, regardless of sex, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, pregnancy, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or gender identity.