Market Risk Product Control

This position sits within the second line of defense Risk Department (RISQ), specifically within the Metrics Monitoring Group (MMG) in the Risk on Market Activities division. MMG is responsible for overseeing key risk indicators and monitoring the activities of the Global Markets business across Société Générale Americas. The team is charged with the governance and oversight of market risk metrics, production and certification controls, adherence to exposure measurement frameworks, implementation of strategic business initiatives, and ongoing monitoring of market risk exposures.
Joining MMG provides a unique opportunity to develop in-depth expertise across a wide range of products traded within the Capital Markets business. The department engages in extensive exposure to Profit & Loss (P&L) analysis, Income Attribution, Value at Risk (VaR), Stress Testing, and other core market risk methodologies.
The role within MMG is focused on driving process excellence, enhancing data quality, and delivering strategic improvements that strengthen the effectiveness of the Bank’s risk management framework. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping the organization identify, measure, monitor, assess, and mitigate market risks while promoting a strong control environment.
This role provides extensive interaction with a broad network of stakeholders, including Front Office, Market Risk Management, Product Control, Middle Office, Technology, Finance, and Regulatory teams. It offers exceptional visibility across the market risk value chain and the opportunity to contribute to transformational initiatives with a global impact.
 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Serve as the owner of core processes for designated market risk and P&L control domains, ensuring effective governance, oversight, and continuous improvement. 
• Partner with Global Process Owners (GPOs) to define and implement future-state transformation strategies while ensuring alignment with regional requirements. 
• Collaborate with GPOs and global stakeholders to maintain comprehensive process documentation, governance frameworks, operating procedures, and project roadmaps
• Drive change management efforts associated with process enhancements, strategic initiatives, and regulatory developments. 
• Promote and advance the identification, evaluation, and implementation of innovative digital solutions, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), advanced analytics, and automation tools, to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of market risk management processes to improve operational resilience.
• Monitor process effectiveness through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), identifying emerging risks and implementing corrective actions where required. 
• Champion data quality initiatives, prioritizing remediation efforts through a risk-based and value-added approach while operating within the global governance framework. 
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve controls, and generate efficiencies through greater integration and standardization across functions. 
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management on market risk processes, controls, and operational risk matters.
   

    COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Leadership capabilities with a proactive, results-oriented mindset and the ability to thrive in a dynamic trading environment with evolving priorities. 
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, drive organizational change, and lead cross-functional regulatory, risk, and transformation initiatives. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an understanding of trading P&L, Income Attribution, and market risk metrics across major asset classes. 
• Knowledge of market risk management practices and experience working in a trading or capital markets environment. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders at all organizational levels. 
• Experience translating business requirements into process improvements, technology solutions, and enhanced control frameworks. 
• Project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
      

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. 
• Strong knowledge of SQL and Python for data analysis, reporting, and process automation. 
• Experience with business intelligence and analytical tools such as Power BI, MicroStrategy, or equivalent platforms. 
• Familiarity with large-scale data management, data quality, and risk reporting processes
      

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

• Experience in Market Risk, Product Control, Risk Analytics, Metrics Monitoring, or a related control function within a financial institution. 
• Demonstrated experience overseeing risk, P&L, or control-related processes within a capital markets environment.
      

EDUCATION REQUIRED: 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline
     

LANGUAGES REQUIRED:

• Fluent English, French language a plus

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/)

DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING (“DIB”):
Our DIB Mission: Recruit, develop, retain and advance a talented workforce that is united in our efforts to leverage our talent and further develop an inclusive environment that will enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients. It seeks to foster an environment where employee differences are valued and where all employees feel engaged, supported, respected, and informed. For more information about our DIB initiatives, please visit this link: https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-diversity/

COMPENSATION:
Base salary range does not include overtime pay, bonus and/or other benefits, where applicable. Actual base salary offer will vary based on skills and experience. The role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and includes a competitive benefits package including 401(k) plan with company match, medical/dental/vision, and other benefits for fertility, wellness, student loans and commuters.