V.I.E. Junior Business Analyst

Société Générale; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Societe Generale in New York seeks a Junior Business Analyst in the RISQ/AME/RMA organization. You will support risk governance, project delivery, and COO functions, coordinating with Risk, Front Office, Finance, and Compliance to strengthen controls.

The role requires a Master’s degree, fluency in English, and the ability to work with senior stakeholders. The VIE starts March 1, 2027, lasts 18 months, with a three-month application planning period; visa considerations apply.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a Business/Engineering School or University.
• Previous experience in financial markets and banking activities would be appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of key initiatives impacting Market Risk and Counterparty Credit Risk.
• Contribute to process improvement and governance enhancements.
• Assist with regulatory, audit, and strategic initiatives.
• Support ad hoc analyses and special projects.
• Track issues, findings, recommendations, and remediation actions.
• Coordinate responses to internal audits and regulatory reviews.
• Produce risk governance materials and management presentations.
• Prepare dashboards and executive presentations.
• Maintain procedures and governance frameworks.
• Budgeting and resource planning support.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Independent working

Stakeholder management

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

The SGUS Risk on Market Activities Department (“RISQ/AME/RMA”) is organized under the authority of the US Chief Risk Officer (“CRO”). It constitutes the primary independent risk management function (second line of defense “2nd LOD”) for market and structural activities and ensures the continuous and independent oversight of risks generated on a large range of the SGUS businesses under both normal and stressed conditions. Under the US Chief Risk Officer (“US CRO”), the RISQ/AME/RMA Department establishes and maintains a framework that is both appropriate for the size, complexity, and risk profile of SGUS and aligned with the Market Activities and Risk tolerance defined within SG RAS. The purpose of the framework is to capture SGUS’s material risks and confirm that the bank operates within the approved risk tolerance. The functions performed by RISQ/AME/RMA Department are critical components of the bank’s Enterprise Risk Management function. The RISQ/AME/RMA Department is actively involved in market activities business transactions by influencing and challenging risk‑taking decisions. The RISQ/AME/RMA Department can elevate items of concern or interest to Senior Management through the ERC process. The US CRO can elevate issues to senior management (through the RiskCo) and the SG Board USRC when activities do not align with the firm’s overall market risk.

The Junior Business Analyst belongs to the RISQ/AME/RMA Organization team and works under the direct supervision of the RISQ/AME/RMA/BRM senior Project manager. The Junior Business analyst performs the following tasks:

1. Projects & Strategic Initiatives

• Support the execution of key initiatives impacting the Market Risk and Counterparty Credit Risk departments, ensuring effective coordination among stakeholders
• Contribute to process improvement and governance enhancement initiatives to strengthen operational efficiency and control frameworks
• Assist with the implementation of regulatory, audit, and strategic initiatives impacting Risk activities
• Support ad hoc analyses and special projects as requested by management

2. Risk Management & Governance

• Manage and oversee the tracking of issues, findings, recommendations, and remediation actions related to Market Risk and Counterparty Credit Risk
• Monitor action plans, challenge progress when appropriate, and provide regular reporting to management and governance committees
• Coordinate responses to internal audits, regulatory reviews, and control assessments, ensuring timely and consistent follow‑up
• Produce risk governance materials, management presentations, and status reports for senior stakeholders
• Partner with Risk teams, Front Office, Finance, Compliance, and other control functions to support risk governance activities

3. COO Function & Business Management

• Support the Risk COO function through governance, reporting, planning, and departmental coordination activities
• Prepare management dashboards, committee materials, and executive presentations
• Maintain and enhance departmental procedures, documentation, and governance frameworks
• Assist with budgeting, resource planning, and other business management activities
• Contribute to ad hoc initiatives and operational priorities driven by senior management

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 or University
• Previous experience in financial markets and banking activities would be appreciated

Language skills

• Fluent in English

Operational, technical & soft skills

• Strong organizational and coordination skills
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Proficient/Good command of MS Office
• Ability to work independently while interacting with senior stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and follow up on action plans

The VIE assignment in a nutshell

This VIE in New York is to begin March 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.