Corporate Functions and Compliance Auditor

Societe Generale; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Societe Generale is expanding its Internal Audit Americas team with a Montreal-based Associate. You will support Corporate Functions and Compliance audits across Legal, HR, Culture, and Financial Crimes, working with colleagues in the US.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, control testing, and reporting, with opportunities to contribute to global audit initiatives and innovation while growing within a fast-paced banking environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in internal audit, regulatory compliance, or risk functions.
• Familiarity with internal audit processes and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Curiosity, learning mindset and analytical/problem-solving abilities.
• Proactive, collaborative, and able to work in a fast-paced banking environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in periodic risk assessments and planning audits.
• Plan audits in coordination with the team.
• Analyze processes, risks, and controls; draft findings for management.
• Prepare final audit reports and track open issues.
• Support special projects and global audit initiatives.

Skills

3-5 years experience

Internal Audit knowledge

Regulatory Compliance

Operational Risk

Financial Crime

Corporate Functions

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Responsibilities

Société Generale (“SG”) is a top-tier global European bank, headquartered in France, with 120,000 employees serving some 26 million clients in more than 62 countries around the world. We have been supporting the development of our economies for more than 160 years by providing our corporate, institutional and individual clients with a broad array of value-added financial solutions and advisory services. Our longstanding relationships of trust with clients, our cutting-edge expertise, our unique ability to innovate, our ESG capabilities and our leading franchises are part of our DNA and serve our core objective: to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders. The Group operates in three complementary business areas, incorporating ESG offers for all its clients:

• Global Banking and Investor Solutions, the Wholesale Banking arm of SG, is a top-tier player providing large corporates and investors with tailor‑made solutions with unique global leadership in equity derivatives, structured finance and ESG;
• French Retail Banking, Private Banking & Insurance, comprises the core of retail banking, private banking, insurance activities, and the leading online banking activities;
• Mobility, International Retail Banking & Financial Services includes universal banks that are well‑established on their local markets, Ayvens, a global player in sustainable mobility, as well as specialized financing activities.

In the Americas specifically, SG consists of U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries, branches and representative offices, as well as branches, subsidiaries and representative offices in Brazil, Chile, Mexico and other countries in Latin America relating to the Wholesale Banking Division of SG (collectively, “SG Americas”).

The SG Internal Group Audit Division (IGAD) represents SG’s independent internal audit function, comprised of over 1,200 professionals covering SG's global business and services in over 150 countries. Moreover, we have a dedicated team of about 60 professionals to cover SG Americas, SG Internal Audit Americas (“SGIAA”). The team is composed of individuals with diverse backgrounds and subject matter expertise based in the New York, Sao Paulo, and the newly formed team in Montreal.

SGIAA conducts independent audits of operational entities in an objective, thorough and impartial manner in line with professional standards. In addition, SGIAA assesses the compliance of the Group's operations, the effective level of risk exposure and management, the adequate enforcement of procedures and the effectiveness and relevance of the permanent control set‑up.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

This role offers a unique opportunity to not only contribute as a value‑add member of the Audit team, but also to be a part of a new chapter in extending the Internal Audit team presence to Montreal. The Associate will be part of the Corporate Functions and Compliance Internal Audit team and will make key contributions to Audit’s regular assessment of the adequacy and effectiveness of SG America’s Corporate functions (including Legal, Human Resources, and Culture & Conduct), Compliance Unit (including Financial Crimes, Bank Regulations, General Compliance Framework), Operational Risk Framework (including Vendor Risk, Know Your Supplier), Accounting Function (including Regulatory Reporting) and Payments related audits, while also having the opportunity to contribute to global Audit initiatives, innovation, and reviews.

The candidate’s primary responsibilities will be to assist in:

• Participating in periodic continuous monitoring meetings and annual risk assessments;
• Planning the audit, in coordination with the team;
• Analyzing processes, procedures, risks, and evaluating the internal controls;
• Preparing clear and concise work papers and drafting audit findings to bring any concerns to management’s attention;
• Assisting in preparing the final audit report;
• Tracking and following up on open audit and regulatory issues;
• Working on special projects and initiatives, as needed;

Stay abreast of industry trends that may impact the areas and risks under your responsibility

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Candidate should have at least 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Familiarity with internal audit processes and/or experience in Regulatory Compliance, Operational Risk, Financial Crime, Third Party Risk Management, and Corporate Functions (HR, Legal, Culture)
• Highly motivated and committed to success of the department and bank, while working in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent written / verbal communication skills, able to develop professional relationships
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning and self‑development with a focus on growing further within Internal Audit
• Innovative and able to utilize tools to gather and analyze large data sets
• Bachelor's degree
• Demonstrates initiative, integrity, creativity, and a strong desire to learn
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong team spirit, information sharing, creating best practices, facilitating resolution of conflict.

Plus

• A relevant certification (CAMS, CGSS, CRM, CIA, CFE)

LANGUAGE

Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, is a requirement as the person in this position will need to collaborate regularly with colleagues and partners in the United States. Due to US Federal Securities law that may apply to this position, candidates who will apply for this position may be required to submit to an enhanced background screening, including the collection of their fingerprints by a third‑party vendor selected by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”).

Business insight

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

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. For more information about our Culture and Conduct initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-culture/)

D&I

Our Diversity & Inclusion 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 Diversity & Inclusion 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

For more information about our D&I initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-diversity/)