At a Glance
- Tasks: Dive into risk management, analyse credit processes, and support portfolio management.
- Company: Join Societe Generale, a global leader in banking with a commitment to diversity.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, competitive salary, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values innovation and collaboration.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in finance while making a real impact in a dynamic setting.
- Qualifications: University degree in relevant fields and a passion for risk management.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Working with the Chief Risk Officer (CRO), the successful candidate will:
- Build up a sound understanding of each of the SG Sydney Branch Front Office businesses, their strategies, products and services to understand how they fit within the broader banking market in Australia & New Zealand;
- Become rapidly proficient with all aspects of the credit process including the review of credit applications (i.e. review of Financial modelling included in the credit applications and understanding sensitivity analyses);
- Support ongoing portfolio management and the gathering of pertinent information from a wide array of sources;
- Perform deep dives into particular topics / sectors of risk with the preparation of research materials into compact studies to be presented by the CRO;
- Assist in the production of the Risk Management Committee pack for quarterly Committee purposes;
- Collate, monitor and explain any resultant breaches or oversteps of key Risk Metrics;
- Periodical communication with front office to obtain a thorough understanding of credit exposures in order to deepen the understanding of and to monitor risk within those portfolios;
- Monitor market movements and their impacts or potential impacts on SG Sydney Branch’s credit portfolio;
- Preparation of ad hoc responses and reports for internal requests and external parties such as regulatory authorities, auditors etc;
- Manage special requests from management including from the CRO and Chief Country Officer;
- Assist CRO with operational risk monitoring and use of the bank’s internal systems for tracking and closing recommendations from internal and external auditors;
- Cooperation with regional RISQ teams to work on ad hoc requests.
Functional Relationships:
- INTERNAL: staff from business divisions and support functions locally, regionally, and globally
- EXTERNAL: external auditors
Profile required:
- University degree in a relevant discipline (Commerce, Finance, Risk Management, Engineering or Mathematics)
- Interest in and basic understanding of global debt and market activities
- Entrepreneurial, curious, pro-active, rigorous, team player and self-motivated
- Ability to build strong working relationships (including remotely) with people from diverse, international backgrounds
- Good communication and organizational skills
Behavioral Skills:
- Client - Client focus: I put long term relationship with our clients at the center of my actions, whatever my position
- Team Spirit - Collective mindset: I favour the team’s interest over my own results
- Team Spirit - Open mindset: I listen and share my views and my expertise in an open mode
- Responsibility - Risk awareness: I am constantly on the lookout for risks
- Responsibility - Performance: I strive for high performance
- Responsibility - Accountability: I make decisions in my scope of responsibilities
Business insight:
At Societe Generale, we live by our 4 core values of commitment, responsibility, team spirit and innovation. We are engaged and demonstrate consideration for others. We act ethically and with courage. We focus our talent and energy on collective success. We experiment and propose new ideas. This way, we maximize our ability to serve client needs and anticipate market changes. Societe Generale is committed to strengthening bonds with colleagues, communities, and the world in which we live, because relationships are at the heart of how we operate.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I):
Our mission: Recruit, develop, advance, and retain a diverse workforce that is united in our efforts to enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients.
Our vision:
- Engaged workforce that is demographically diverse in a way that reflects the communities in which we operate
- Inclusive culture and workplace that recognizes employees' unique needs and utilizes their diverse talents
- Engage our community and marketplace, and position the organization to meet the needs of all its clients
We are an equal opportunities employer and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. Societe Generale is committed to recognizing and promoting all talents, regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.
Graduate Trainee – Risk Management in Sydney employer: Societe Generale SA
At Societe Generale, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters innovation and teamwork. Our Graduate Trainee program in Risk Management provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth in the heart of Sydney, where you will gain hands-on experience while working alongside industry leaders. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute to our collective success.
