Senior Auditor – Global Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) Audit Filière

Role purpose

§  The role is for the Global FCC Audit Filière based in Canada and under the ownership of Compliance Embargoes and Sanctions (CES). The FCC Filière’s covers: (i) the global Sanctions & Embargoes framework; (ii) the centralized AML, Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC), and KYC frameworks; and (iii) the AMER AML, ABC, and KYC framework.

§  The Senior Auditor independently delivers key segments of audits or leads standardized missions (as senior Auditor-in-charge) for the Filière, ensuring quality delivery while mentoring auditors, and ensures segment quality.

§   The role also provides exposure to non-FCC CES audits and to initiatives outside of the audit plan on key matters such as FCC methodology, knowledge-sharing and innovation.

Strategic impact

§  Acts as a bridge between auditor execution and overall mission supervision.

§  Contributes to assess credibility of audit work by ensuring consistency and quality of segment work.

§  Acts as the local point of contact for the FCC Filière within AMER, under the supervision of the Global FCC Referents, supporting the cascading of Filière priorities, methodologies, and risk intelligence and the timely escalation of perimeter-specific and emerging risks.

Key responsibilities

§  Participates in the planning, execution, and reporting of Group-wide FCC audit assignments and cross-jurisdictional thematic reviews, including assignments involving multiple business lines, stakeholders, and jurisdictions.

§  Assesses the design and effectiveness of AML, KYC, Sanctions & Embargoes, and ABC governance, risk management, and control frameworks against internal standards, regulatory expectations, and relevant industry practices.

§  Produces high-quality workpapers and value-added issues

§  Delivers and documents assigned segments with proper level of autonomy,

§  Supervises and mentors’ auditors within segment

§  Escalates critical deviations and proposes corrective actions

§  Ensures traceability and closure of findings under responsibility

§  When acting as mission lead: Designs, leads and delivers audit standardized missions (Prepare the final report), and acts as the primary point of contact for auditees

§  Contributes to the consolidated monitoring and closure of FCC findings and recommendations across the relevant perimeter, including the identification of remediation trends and matters requiring escalation or increased audit attention.

§  Actively participates in the Global FCC Audit Stream and its international network by sharing FCC expertise, regulatory developments, emerging risks, and industry practices across regions.

§  Contributes to continuous monitoring and FCC risk intelligence by collecting and analyzing FCC information, risk indicators, regulatory developments, and industry trends to support risk-based audit planning and prioritization.

§  Contributes to the development and enhancement of FCC audit methodologies, testing approaches, audit programs, risk assessment frameworks, technical guidance, training materials, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

§  Supports data-driven auditing, digital transformation, crypto-related intelligence, agentic AI, and other innovation initiatives that enhance FCC audit capabilities.

§  Contributes, as needed, to CES-led audits and initiatives outside the FCC perimeter, including regulatory compliance and DFIN-related topics, based on audit priorities and resource needs.

Key interactions with other roles

§  Direct coordination with Audit Manager for scope alignment

§  Guidance and validation for auditors

§  Frequent interactions with audit stakeholders for segment clarification

§  Coordinates with Global FCC Referents, FCC auditors, and stakeholders across North America, Europe, and other regions to support consistent and effective Group-wide FCC audit coverage.

Engages with relevant Filière governance bodies to communicate AMER-specific and emerging FCC risks.

Required profile

§  Graduated from a Master’s degree (Engineering School, Business School, specialized postgraduate university

§  CAMS or an equivalent FCC certification is required; CIA, CISA, or another relevant professional certification is preferred.

§  4+ years of experience in audit or related functions or at least a significative experience in the functional domain

§  Financial Crime Compliance expertise in one or more of the following domains: AML, KYC, Sanctions & Embargoes, and ABC.

§  Strong understanding of FCC regulatory frameworks and supervisory expectations across major international jurisdictions, including North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, and Asia-Pacific.

§  Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a complex, international, and multi-jurisdictional environment.

§  Experience within a large international banking group, auditing global or cross-jurisdictional control frameworks, or working across multiple banking businesses is preferred

§  Autonomous in planning and delivering assigned scopes

§  Ability in mentoring others

§  Critical thinking to challenge controls and synthesize findings

§  Strong writing and oral communication capabilities in English

§  Other skills required: Data analysis / IA fluency

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Key success factors

§  End-to-end ownership mindset with a focus on impact and delivery.

§  Mastery of audit techniques and traceability expectations.

§  Proactive mentoring and feedback culture.

§  Autonomy within scope without drifting into full mission ownership (excl. standardized missions).

§  Strong alignment with Group rules and processes.

§  Effective teamwork and proactive communication

§  Active contribution to the Global FCC Audit Stream, including cross-regional collaboration, knowledge-sharing, methodology development, and emerging-risk intelligence.

Evolution path

§  Potential pathway to Audit Manager in IGAD or equivalent roles within the Group, through proven leadership on multiple segments and increasing mission exposure.

LANGUAGE: 

Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, is a requirement as the person in this position will need to collaborate regularly with colleagues and partners in the United States. 

Due to US Federal Securities law that may apply to this position, candidates who will apply for this position may be required to submit to an enhanced background screening, including the collection of their fingerprints by a third-party vendor selected by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA").

Societe Generale is committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let our Recruiters know.

OUR CULTURE: 
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. For more information about our Culture and Conduct initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-culture/)

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• 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

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