Environment People join for the impact they can have on us. They stay for the impact we have on them. A flatter structure offers visibility and exposure beyond that of our competitors, so you know our names, and we know yours. It's personable, human, and inspires success through passion. By encouraging open mindedness and a willingness to share ideas, we have adapted to market changes and thrived through innovation. Bringing words like "hard work" and "dedication" together with "community" and "respect" has enabled us to work collaboratively and build our future together. We call this Team Spirit and it's what makes us different. It's what makes you different. Mission Description of the Business Line or Department - The SGIL Operational Risk function provides a Second Line of Defence (2LOD) oversight of the Operational Risk Framework (ORMF) to ensure it is appropriately embedded within SGIL's business activities, management processes and governance structures. It forms an integral element of the overall SGIL RISQ department in helping to provide a holistic oversight and challenge to the business in effectively managing risk within the SGIL and within the approved Risk Appetite. The primary purpose of the role is to provide assurance as to the design and operation of all key process controls within the SGIL business activities. The function is independent of direct business line responsibilities, so that it can provide an objective and unconflicted view on the identification and management of operational risk within the business. The SGIL RISQ function is headed by the SGIL Chief Risk Officer (CRO) who has reporting lines to the SGIL CEO, the Chair of the Board Risk Committee and the SG Group RISQ function within Paris. This role will give the incumbent direct working exposure to SGIL senior management, as well as to all teams within support functions and front offices in 1LOD. They will also work closely with the other risk and control functions, such as Audit and Compliance. The job requires a high level of autonomy, strong analytical, writing and presentation skills, data analysis and strong interpersonal and coordination skills to interact with numerous persons in various departments on a regular basis. Summary of the key purposes of the role -
• Support the provision of 2LOD oversight and challenge on the identification and management of operational risk within the SGIL business activities, in line with SGIL and SG group policies and procedures; and SGIL's Risk Appetite Statement.
• Perform control testing of the design and operation of key operational controls to provide assurance on the effective embedding of the SGIL risk framework with the 1LOD responsibilities.
• Perform risk reviews of all key SGIL business processes and activities and identify all inherent risks and assess the adequacy of the related controls in mitigating risk.
• Liaise with the SGLB RISQ/OPE Group on the control testing of generic processes and activities to ensure adequate and comprehensive testing of SGIL related dependencies and support services that are outsourced on an intra group basis.
• Identify, document and present controls improvements and agree related action plans with the 1LOD, as required.
• Monitor the implementation of all recommendations and test the embedding of improvements within business processes and responsibilities.
• Provide analysis of the type and trend of control weaknesses and residual risks within the SGIL processes and formulate generic actions to address any identified risk themes.
• Provide any consolidated reporting on the control testing results to the SGLB RISQ/OPE function, as required.
• Effective communication and liaison with senior management and key stakeholders, including Board Members and SG Group management. Summary of responsibilities - In fulfilling the role of the 2LOD within SGIL, the role shall be specifically responsible for:
• Perform the necessary risk analysis to determine an appropriate annual control testing programme, as required by the Senior Operational Risk Control Manager
• Complete the control test programme in a timely manner, in liaison with 1LOD Risk Control Groups and business process and control owners
• Document and present control improvement recommendations suggested by the results of the control testing.
• Monitor and provide confirmation of the implementation of control recommendations.
• Liaise with SGLB RISQ/OPE to ensure all SGIL generic processes subject to intra-group outsourcing arrangements are appropriately testing and controlled.
• Provide consolidated reporting on the SGIL control test programme as required by SGLB RISQ/OPE for SG Group reporting purposes.
• Document key risk themes and generic risk mitigating recommendations to the RCC and for Board.
• Ensure the SGIL Operational Risk Control depository is maintained in a current condition in line with control recommendations resulting from control testing.
• Support the Senior Operational Risk Control Manager, as required Delegated responsibilities (if applicable) N/A In addition to the minimum responsibilities please tick any of the following responsibilities that apply to the role: [ x ] Comply with all Risk and regulatory obligations where relevant [ ] Responsibility to act within agreed risk limit (credit/market, etc) [ x ] Responsibility for ensuring that you are fully aware of and adhere to internal Policies that relate to you, your business or other businesses for which you have any level of responsibility [ x ] Responsibility for reading, understanding and complying with the Company's Conduct and Standards and corresponding regulations. You will be notified of changes to policies in a timely manner through announcements and/or intranet updates Profile Proven communication and coordination skills: the incumbent will have to interact with various levels of senior management on a constant basis, as well as the RISQ team and build key relationships. As such, strong interpersonal skills are required. Moreover, the incumbent will cover a wide range of subjects (information technology, operations, front office, etc.) and must be able to (i) properly use and interact with the subject matter experts from the business and the ROCS/NCG teams, and (ii) properly organize and present ideas in a concise and structured manner, both in writing and orally. Ability to take initiative Ability to persuade Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Entrepreneurship skills Ability to work under pressure, especially regarding the committees and regulatory deadlines Proven teamwork skills If you feel you have the required experience and qualifications, then please apply to the SG Resourcing Team, and we will manage your application. At Société Générale, we believe our people are our strength and are core to the success of our business. As such, we search for, recruit and appoint the best available person on the basis of aptitude and ability, regardless of sex, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, pregnancy, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or gender reassignment.