Junior Chief Operating Officer

The aim of Global Banking Technology & Operations (GBTO) Canada is to deliver day-to-day services to Société Générale investment and corporate bank units and their clients to accelerate their transformation. GBTO differentiates itself from competitors with the pace of the agile transformation delivered, spreading the technology and data culture, shortening the decision-making process, and adopting a true industrial approach, leveraging on different teams either transversal or aligned to the different sub business units.

Within GBTO, the Chief Operating Office (COO) Business Management Office (BMO) function is responsible for coordinating and managing the day-to-day operations of the AMER GBTO and GCOO (Group Chief Operating Office) departments. This covers activities such as leading the budgeting process, financial management and monthly forecasting, staffing and sourcing management, operating expense governance, monitoring and reporting on strategic initiatives, and project and portfolio management.

This function also has the responsibility for coordinating with other sub business units to ensure that the most appropriate levels of COO services are provided to meet current and future management needs.

WHAT WILL BE YOUR DAY-TO-DAY?

Main responsibilities
Your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Financial Management:

• Review of monthly GBTO & GCOO financial statements (forecast & budget) with the GBTO ExCo member of the assigned perimeter
• Generate finance and budget reports to address stakeholder needs
• Monitor financial KPIs and provide analysis to stakeholders and management
• Manage invoice approvals, invoice disputes, accruals, and cost allocations
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget exercise and forecast analysis
  Resource Management:
• Run monthly meetings with GBTO & GCOO managers to ensure staff plan forecast is aligned with trajectory
• Conduct analysis to improve efficiency / optimization of staff management
• Work with HR and staff within GBTO & GCOO Business Areas to manage headcount, cost centers and organizational charts
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget exercise and forecast analysis
• Ensure global coordination with Paris on any Resource Management related questions

Transversal Responsibilities:

• Monitor and report on operating expense trends of assigned perimeter
• Program management: act as a point of contact for the assigned perimeter ExCo member to address budget and cost tracking inquiries for key projects of assigned perimeter
• Take part in transversal projects and ad hoc requests that support GBTO strategic objectives
   

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Must Have: 

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the financial services industry
• MS Suite proficiency
• Excellent analytical, organizational and presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong organizational, time-management, and multi-tasking skills
• Attention to detail
• Pro-activity and dynamism
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Independent problem solving, as well as adherence to high quality standards
• Client Focus – continuously developing/enhancing relationships with internal partners

Nice to Have:

• Knowledgeable about financial industry, operations
• Worked in an international environment, complex matrix organization
• Budget and forecast analysis
• Business Intelligence tools (Power BI) for customized reports

Education: Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or equivalent

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/)

D&I: 
Our Diversity & Inclusion 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 Diversity & Inclusion 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

For more information about our D&I initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-diversity/)