V.I.E. Business Management Officer

Société Générale; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Societe Generale is offering a VIE assignment in New York within the Global Finance unit of SG Corporate and Investment Banking. You will gain exposure to capital markets, structured finance, and advisory activities while supporting onboarding and compliance tasks.

The program runs 18 months starting February 2027, requires a Master’s degree, English fluency, and willingness to work across international teams. This is an international development opportunity with potential future openings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a business school or university.
• Previous experience in investment banking or business management.
• Fluent in English (B2-C1).

Responsibilities

• Participate in trainings and strategic projects.
• Contribute to KYC functions.
• Assist with audits and compliance interactions.
• Support reporting for GLBA lines to bankers.
• Prepare onboarding documentation lists.
• Coordinate with Sanctions and AML compliance teams.
• Engage in ad-hoc projects and reporting.

Skills

English fluency

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Business/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

At Societe Generale, you will be joining the Global Finance entity of SG Corporate and Investment Banking. We provide our issuer clients (corporates, financial institutions, public sector) with capital raising solutions, along with structured financing and commodities, forex and interest rate hedging. Developing tailor-made products and providing strategic advice (capital structure advisory, financing schemes and capital markets) based on our worldwide expertise and in-depth sectorial knowledge, we aim to meet their financing needs. We are a top player across euro debt capital markets and won many international accolades over the years as a worldwide leader in export, project and natural resources & energy finance.

The candidate will be responsible in the following activities:

• Participate and monitor required trainings
• Participate to strategic projects
• Participate in Know-Your-Customer (KYC) functions
• Participate in Audits and work with Internal Compliance
• Other adhoc projects
• Work on reporting GLBA business lines for bi-weekly distribution to the bankers
• Prepare lists of needed documents that would be required for Onboardings
• Liaise with Sanctions Compliance when we are working on Sanctions Questionnaires for Onboardings and Reviews
• Liaise with AML Compliance when there are Compliance issues with Onboardings and Reviews

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 School or University .
• Previous experience in investment banking, business management ( or family-owned business)

Language skills

• Fluent in English (B2-C1)

Operational, technical & soft skills

• You are proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
• Curiosity and drive to learn and provide suggestions
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written), including the ability to speak to senior individuals at the bank.

The VIE assignment in a nutshell

This VIE in New York is to begin February 1st, 2027, 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 France 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.