TRAINEE: FINANCIAL CRIME UNIT

1st year:

• Understanding of the Business and Service Units as well as their internal controls and processes pertaining to AML/CFT.

• Sound knowledge of local regulatory and compliance policy requirements; staying on top of regulatory developments and changes.

• Liaison with KYC Team and Business Lines and other relevant departments on the KYC process and ad hoc escalations.

• Colate and verify data to formulate KPIs for management's awareness and preparing effective committee meeting materials.

2nd year:

• Active involvement in audit missions for collation of requested information and contribution to remedial actions follow up and  closure.

• Assist in the coordination of ad hoc projects related to AML/CFT,sanctions and engage with local, regional and group compliance.

• Contribute to the on-going review of the adequacy and effectiveness of the financial crime control framework.

What We Offer

Your life doesn’t revolve around your job. So, find the job that revolves around your life.

The Trainee role is a full time 24-month contract with Societe Generale where you will have access to a diverse range of training materials to help you succeed, covering various aspects of SG’s businesses, including but not limited to technical skills, leadership development, communication skills, client service and relationship management. To be eligible, please ensure you have completed your qualification and will be available to work full time for the duration of Trainee contract.

Candidates with outstanding performance will be considered for early conversion to permanent roles.

• Relevant Bachelor’s or Graduate’s degree holder with finance / legal or other professional qualification with previous experience in financial crime compliance and with sound knowledge on regulatory requirements preferred

• Fresh graduates or candidates with some working experience gained from other sectors are also welcomed

• English language skills are essential; Mandarin is an advantage, but not a prerequisite

Behavioral Skills

• Responsibility - Risk awareness: I am constantly on the lookout for risks

• Responsibility - Performance: I strive for high performance

• Team Spirit - Synergies: I make cooperation with colleagues in and outside my team a priority

• Responsibility - Accountability: I make decisions in my scope of responsibilities

• Commitment - Sustainability: I strive to develop my skills and knowledge

• Client - Understanding and Respect: I listen to clients and colleagues in order to understand and anticipate their needs

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I):

Our 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 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

Check out our DE&I initiatives: https://www.societegenerale.asia/en/careers/diversity-equity-inclusion-dei/

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

Department Description

The position is within the Regional Financial Crime Unit (FCU), APAC.  The main objective of APAC FCU is to ensure compliance with both Group and local regulatory and compliance requirements related to financial crime compliance, with strong focus on AML and KYC.  While the primary focus is on Hong Kong related businesses and activities, as part of the APAC FCU team, the post holder is expected to provide support and work closely with other local Compliance teams in APAC.

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.

Please visit our APAC career website: https://www.societegenerale.asia/en/careers/building-your-career-with/ for more information.