Front Office Controls & AI Transformation Officer

Societe Generale; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Societe Generale in Montreal invites a senior Front Office Controls & AI Transformation Officer to strengthen front office controls, drive data-driven AI-enabled improvements, and align with risk appetite. You will partner with Global Markets stakeholders to deliver scalable, governed solutions.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in Global Markets or related controls roles, strong skills in Python, SQL, Power BI, APIs, and automation, plus a finance/economics background.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Global Markets products and front-office control frameworks.
• Experience with data analytics, reporting, and dashboard tools such as Power BI.
• Working knowledge of Python, SQL, APIs, automation, and AI solutions.
• Understanding of risk, governance, and regulatory requirements in financial services.
• 5+ years in Global Markets, Front Office Controls, Operational Risk, Compliance, Audit, COO, or related functions.
• Experience driving process improvement, automation, or AI-enabled initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the evolution of Front Office supervision and controls using AI, automation, analytics, and data-driven decision making.
• Transform traditional control processes into intelligent, scalable, tech-enabled supervisory frameworks.
• Leverage Generative AI, workflow automation, Python, APIs, and analytics to improve control execution, exception management, and reporting.
• Develop AI-driven insights and dashboards to enhance risk identification, trend analysis, and oversight.
• Identify and implement AI use cases across supervision, governance, regulatory reporting, and operational risk management.
• Ensure AI-enabled solutions align with governance standards, regulatory requirements, security, and responsible AI principles.
• Act as liaison between business, risk, compliance, operations, technology, and data teams to accelerate AI adoption while maintaining strong controls.

Skills

Global Markets knowledge

Front Office controls

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Regulatory awareness

Automation mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or related

Postgraduate specialization in Financial Markets / AI

Tools

Power BI

Python

SQL

APIs

Automation tools

Job description

Within Societe Generale Corporate & Investment Banking, Global Markets integrates research, execution, risk management, and multi-asset structuring capabilities to deliver client-focused market solutions. The Front Office Controls & AI Transformation Officer will partner with Global Markets stakeholders to strengthen the Front Office control environment, support regulatory and risk management initiatives, and drive operational excellence through data-driven insights, automation, and AI-enabled solutions. Combining expertise in risk, controls, and technology, the role focuses on enhancing supervisory processes, optimizing workflows, and delivering scalable solutions that improve efficiency, governance, and business value.

This role sits at the intersection of Front Office supervision, risk and controls, process optimization, data analytics, automation, and AI enablement. The successful candidate will help translate business needs into practical, scalable, and controlled solutions while ensuring that AI and automation are used responsibly, securely, and within the Bank’s risk appetite.

The role requires a strong understanding of financial markets, front-office control frameworks, operational risk, regulatory expectations, and data-driven transformation. Experience with AI-enabled projects, automation initiatives, Python scripting, data engineering, dashboards, or process improvement will be a strong advantage.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the evolution of Front Office supervision and controls through the application of artificial intelligence, automation, advanced analytics, and data-driven decision making.
• Transform traditional control processes into intelligent, scalable, and technology-enabled supervisory frameworks.
• Leverage Generative AI, workflow automation, Python, APIs, and analytics solutions to improve control execution, exception management, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Develop AI-driven insights and dashboards that enhance risk identification, trend analysis, and management oversight.
• Identify and implement innovative AI use cases across supervision, controls, governance, regulatory reporting, and operational risk management.
• Ensure AI-enabled solutions align with governance standards, regulatory requirements, security expectations, and responsible AI principles.
• Act as a key liaison between business, risk, compliance, operations, technology, and data teams to accelerate AI adoption while maintaining a strong control environment.

Profile required

Must have:

• Knowledge of Global Markets products (Equities and Fixed Income) and front-office control frameworks.
• Experience with data analytics, reporting, and dashboard tools (Power BI etc.).
• Working knowledge of Python, SQL, APIs, automation tools, and AI/Generative AI solutions.
• Understanding of risk, governance, and regulatory requirements within a financial services environment.
• 5+ years of experience in Global Markets, Front Office Controls, Operational Risk, Compliance, Audit, COO, or related functions.
• Experience driving process improvement, automation, or AI-enabled initiatives.
• Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to collaborate across Trading, Sales, Risk, Compliance, Operations, Technology, and Data teams.

Nice to have:

• Professional certifications (CORM, PRM, CAMS, CFA, FRM) are an asset.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Financial Engineering, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Relevant postgraduate degree or specialization in Financial Markets, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, or Risk Management is an asset. Knowledge of Global Markets products (Equities and Fixed Income)

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/)