V.I.E. Assistant Relationship Manager

Société Générale; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Societe Generale SA in New York is seeking a VIE participant for Global Trade & Payments Services. You will engage with front, middle, and back offices and support USD correspondent banking activities, client documentation, and governance processes.

The role emphasizes English proficiency, collaboration with internal teams, and strict adherence to regulatory requirements. This 18-month program begins soon and includes visa and diploma validation prerequisites.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a Business/Engineering School.
• Experience in Transaction Banking or financial services is a plus.
• Fluent in English (B2-C1).

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day client inquiries and coordinate with the Client Service Team.
• Coordinate account opening processes and gather KYC documentation.
• Prepare client pricing documentation and internal memos for system updates.
• Manage KYC documentation renewals and periodic client reviews.
• Support governance committees and remediation tasks ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skills

Client focus

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Education

Master’s degree in Business/Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Responsibilities

Global Trade & Payment Services (GTPS) brings together three business lines: Trade Services (TRA), Payments & Cash Management (PCM), and Correspondent Banking (BAN). Each business line includes Front, Middle and Back-Office teams.

GTPS/BAN USD New York is responsible for Société Générale’s USD correspondent banking activities. The team provides USD clearing services primarily to SG entities, as well as to a limited number of selected third‑party financial institutions, in close coordination with Compliance and KYC.

The team manages payment flows for SG Group clients and supports the controlled development of this activity. It also manages relationships with financial institutions holding Demand Deposit Accounts (DDAs) with SG.

Sales & Relationship Management

• Proactively handle day-to-day client inquiries and coordinate with the Client Service Team as needed, including investigations, transaction status requests and audit confirmations.
• Coordinate the account opening process, including gathering KYC documentation, submitting account applications and preparing documentation for the Client Service Team.
• Prepare client documentation related to pricing updates.
• Prepare internal memos required for client‑related system updates and verify that changes have been accurately implemented.
• Manage new overdraft limit requests and periodic renewals in line with existing policies, and ensure timely updates in GTB systems.
• Support Correspondent Banking Management on clearing services and optimization or automation projects in coordination with the Client Service Team and other internal departments.
• Conduct periodic service reviews with assigned clients to better understand their payment flows and business needs, and identify any service issues or areas for improvement.
• Support pipeline development for USD deposits.

Governance & Controls

• Act as Secretary/Coordinator for key Correspondent Banking governance committees (CBC and CBOG), including meeting scheduling, agenda preparation and distribution of minutes.
• Coordinate the scheduling and timely completion of periodic client review files with the relevant internal teams.
• Coordinate the timely renewal of KYC documentation, including tax forms and Patriot Act certifications.
• Prepare periodic GTB Business Review documentation for Relationship Manager review and sign‑off.
• Contribute to FCB manual updates and coordinate their validation.
• Support Compliance with client activity reviews, client file updates and monthly monitoring related to payment activity, OFAC and BSA matters.
• Assist with requests from external regulators and auditors during examinations.
• Contribute to remediation and other deliverables arising from internal and external reviews, ensuring compliance with U.S. regulations and internal policies.
• Assist with the update of procedures and policies applicable to GTB/BAN.
• Perform relevant periodic PSP controls and provide WSP back‑up when required.
• Support the team on ad hoc projects as needed.

A questionnaire will be provided to you in order to check your VIE (Société Générale and Business France) eligibility. For an efficient analysis of your application, please make sure to truthfully answer all the questions.

Kindly note that it is also mandatory to provide us with a formal proof of your M2 diploma validation before the assignment start date. No VIE mission will start without this document.

*Grade sheets are not accepted as justification of the diploma.

Profile required

PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.

To facilitate the examination of your application by our English‑speaking managers, we thank you for applying in English.

Studies & experience

• Graduate with a Master’s degree from a Business/Engineering School
• Prior experience in Transaction Banking or a related financial services environment is a plus

Language skills

• Fluent in English (B2-C1)

Operational, technical & soft skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Strong client‑centric mindset with a clear sense of service and professionalism.
• Effective collaborator with internal teams, able to navigate requests and move topics forward smoothly.
• Solid analytical skills and high attention to detail, with a structured approach to organizing work, setting priorities, and driving items to completion.
• High level of autonomy, reliability, and discipline, with consistent adherence to procedures, operational standards, and compliance requirements.

The VIE assignment in a nutshell

This VIE in New York is to begin as soon as possible, but you need to plan 3 months between your application date and the beginning of your VIE assignment. It will last 18 months.

In case a visa is necessary, please make sure your passport is valid up to 6 months after the end of the VIE contract to not delay your departure.

The VIE is a specific contract, under Business France’s eligibility criteria, opened to candidates under 28 and from the member states of the European Economic Space. For further information (including your financial indemnities), please see Mon VIE-VIA Business France.

Why join us

As soon as you arrive, you will be integrated into our teams and will learn every day alongside our experts, who will support you in your tasks. Gradually, you will become more independent in your projects, making this experience a real career accelerator. You will also discover all the diversity of our businesses, in a sector that is constantly evolving and innovating.

At the end of your VIE, various opportunities could be offered to you, in the USA and abroad.

Business insight

At Societe Generale, we are convinced that people are drivers of change, and that the world of tomorrow will be shaped by all their initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious.

Whether you’re joining us for a period of months, years or your entire career, together we can have a positive impact on the future. Creating, daring, innovating and taking action are part of our DNA. If you too want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful on a daily basis and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us!

Still hesitating? You should know that our employees can dedicate several days per year to solidarity actions during their working hours, including sponsoring people struggling with their orientation or professional integration, participating in the financial education of young apprentices, and sharing their skills with charities. There are many ways to get involved.

Diversity and Inclusion

Societe Generale is an equal opportunity employer, and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. We are committed to recognizing and promoting the talents and achievements of our employees and staff, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, and any other characteristic or status protected under applicable law.