Trainee - Regulatory and Controls Governance
Responsibilities
About Us
Join Société Générale, a leading global financial services group, as a Trainee in our Regulatory and Controls Governance team within the CEO Office. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience working at the heart of governance, risk, and regulatory engagement in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
The Role
We are looking for a proactive and confident Trainee who thrives in engaging with senior stakeholders and managing complex relationships across multiple business units. You will support the team in driving regulatory engagement and transversal controls governance, playing a key role in preparing for regulatory examinations, coordinating control frameworks, and supporting remediation initiatives.
You will gain exposure to senior management and develop a deep understanding of risk management, regulatory expectations, and governance processes within a major financial institution. This role is ideal for someone with some prior experience or academic background in risk, controls, compliance, or corporate office functions who is eager to build their career in this field.
What You Will Do
Support preparation and coordination for regulatory engagements and examinations
Assist in managing relationships with senior stakeholders across business and support units
Help identify and respond to control weaknesses and regulatory requirements
Coordinate transversal control topics and contribute to governance forums
Prepare presentations, reports, and follow-up action plans
Collaborate with compliance, audit, and operational risk teams to drive improvements
Gain broad exposure to corporate governance, transaction governance, and CEO office initiatives
Profile required
What We Are Looking For
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to confidently engage senior stakeholders
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to simplify complex topics
Some exposure to risk management, regulatory environment, controls, or corporate office functions advantageous
Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities
Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
Team player with a collaborative approach and positive attitude
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Why Join Us?
Work in a central governance function with high visibility and impact
Develop your skills through hands-on experience and mentorship from senior professionals
Be part of a global financial group committed to integrity, innovation, and sustainability
Opportunity to build a strong professional network and career foundation
Ready to take the first step in your governance and risk career?
Apply now and join Société Générale’s UK Governance team to make a difference in regulatory and controls governance.
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.