Trainee - Compliance (Financial Crime Unit)

Are you passionate about fighting financial crime and eager to launch your career in compliance? Société Générale’s Financial Crime Unit in London is looking for a motivated Trainee to join our team and help us uphold the highest standards of integrity and regulatory compliance.

About Us

The Compliance Service Unit (CPLE) is at the forefront of managing compliance risk and safeguarding Société Générale’s reputation worldwide. Within this, the Financial Crime Unit plays a critical role in preventing money laundering, terrorist financing, bribery, corruption, embargoes, sanctions, and tax evasion risks.

Your Role

As a Trainee in the Financial Crime Unit, you will assist in implementing and managing our anti-financial crime strategy in the UK. You will work closely with experienced compliance professionals to:

• Investigate AML and sanctions alerts

• Support high-risk client reviews and write compliance opinions

• Help develop and maintain AML policies aligned with UK and Group standards

• Assist in internal investigations and monitoring programmes

• Contribute to training and awareness initiatives

• Stay up-to-date with FCA rules and UK AML, ABC, and sanctions legislation

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic regulatory environment and build a strong foundation for a career in compliance.

What We’re Looking For

• A good working knowledge of financial regulations and financial crime legislation

• Some experience in a compliance-related environment is advantageous

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team in a fast-paced office environment

• Flexibility and adaptability to evolving challenges

Why Join Société Générale?

• Be part of a global financial institution committed to integrity and ethical conduct

• Develop your skills with expert guidance and ongoing training

• Work in a collaborative environment that values innovation and responsibility

• Contribute to protecting the financial system and our clients from financial crime

Our Commitments

We expect all employees to act with integrity, due skill, care, and diligence, and to uphold the highest standards of conduct in line with FCA and PRA rules and Société Générale’s Code of Conduct.

Ready to start your journey in compliance and make a real impact? Apply now to join Société Générale’s Financial Crime Unit and help us build a safer financial future.

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.

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.