Trainee

• Provide support for daily AML and compliance operational tasks, including regulatory reporting, surveys, and data analysis related to transaction monitoring cases. 
• Assist in the interpretation, summarization, and internal circulation of regulatory circulars, and support timely regulatory interactions via relevant supervisory platforms. 
• Support the CPLE Manager in conducting gap analyses for new or updated regulations and assist in tracking the implementation of regulatory requirements across the Bank. 
• Assist in preparing regulatory updates for internal governance forums, including the Board of Directors (BOD), ALCO, and regional regulatory update reports. 
• Participate in the annual review of internal policies and procedures, and support compliance testing or thematic reviews led by the Compliance Centre of Excellence (COE). 
• Coordinate compliance training programmes at Bank and branch levels, and assist in organizing or delivering targeted training on regulatory and compliance topics as required. 
• Provide backup support for regulatory surveys and reporting processes as needed. 
• Perform other compliance related tasks or assignments as directed by supervisors.
   

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Law, or a related discipline. 
• At least one year of relevant work experience in a foreign bank environment, preferably in compliance, operations, or a related control function; familiarity with risk-based compliance testing or audit methodologies is an advantage. 
• Basic understanding of local regulatory requirements, including PBOC and CBIRC rules and regulations, and general knowledge of compliance policies within a banking environment. 
• Fundamental data analysis skills to support AML and compliance related MIS, regulatory reporting, and transaction monitoring analysis, with exposure to or interest in applying tools such as Python and AI enabled solutions considered an advantage.
• Strong business writing skills with the ability to prepare clear, structured, and professional documentation. 
• Self-motivated, detail oriented, and risk aware, with the ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively under pressure. 
• Good command of written and spoken English, with strong communication and coordination skills. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Behavioral Skills

• Responsibility - Risk awareness: I am constantly on the lookout for risks
• Responsibility - Performance: I strive for high performance
• Responsibility - Accountability: I make decisions in my scope of responsibilities
• Commitment - Sustainability: I strive to develop my skills and knowledge
• Team Spirit - Synergies: I make cooperation with colleagues in and outside my team a priority
• Team Spirit - Conflict Management: I deal with conflicts proactively and in a positive mode
   

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.

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/

Societe Generale is committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates.  If you require any reasonable accommodations of assistance during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let our HR staff know.

Department Description

In modern financial institutions, the Compliance Department plays a critical role in safeguarding the integrity, stability, and reputation of the bank. It is responsible for ensuring that the institution conducts business in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, regulatory expectations, and internal policies across all jurisdictions in which it operates.