V.I.E. Compliance Analyst

SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Compliance Officer to join their dynamic team in Montreal. This role involves supporting business units in adhering to banking regulations while contributing to a positive societal impact. The Compliance Department plays a crucial role in preventing market misconduct and ensuring ethical conduct across the organization. You will collaborate with international teams to manage compliance across jurisdictions, making this an exciting opportunity for those passionate about regulatory frameworks and risk management. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are dedicated to upholding ethical standards, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Expertise in banking regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Strong understanding of financial crime prevention measures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with banking laws and regulations.
• Monitor security transactions and communications for adherence to policies.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Financial Crime Prevention

Banking Regulations

Ethics Awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field

Certification in Compliance or Risk Management

Job description

Responsibilities

As a business partner and a second line of defense, the SG Americas Compliance Department supports the Business Units and Support Functions in carrying out banking activities in accordance with regulations and ensuring the sustainable development of our business activities. Société Générale in the Americas operates in the United States, Canada, and Brazil, focusing primarily on corporate and investment banking activities. It also operates in several Latin American countries, offering a range of specialized banking and financial services. These include investment banking, global transaction banking, securities services, and equipment financing. In the U.S., services are provided through our New York branch, broker-dealer, and other affiliates.

The Compliance Department contributes to Société Générale's positive societal impact by preventing market misconduct, combating money laundering, and thwarting terrorism and corruption financing, thereby supporting economic transformation.

The department ensures:

• Compliance with laws, regulations, and ethical principles specific to banking and investment services, as well as staff conduct and ethics
• Awareness and training of all personnel to prevent non-compliance and reputational risks

Within a robust governance and risk management framework, the Compliance Department offers expertise in Business Advisory, Financial Crime prevention, Banking, Securities, and other regulations, along with communication, trade surveillance, second-line testing, monitoring, and risk assessment. As part of a global institution, we cooperate closely with our Head Office and international affiliates to ensure compliance across jurisdictions and manage cross-border regulatory issues.

Société Générale’s Capital Market Surveillance (“CMS”) is a global team within Compliance responsible for monitoring security transactions and firm communications to ensure adherence to policies and regulations. The AMER CMS team focuses on:

• Monitoring security transactions
• Monitoring audio and electronic communications
• Designing and testing surveillance controls

The AMER Control Design and Testing Team (