V.I.E. Support Anti-Money Laundering Officer

CPLE WSB EUR Belgium is the compliance department of the Société Générale Corporate Investment Banking (CIB) branch located in Brussels, whose main missions are to:

• Prevent non-compliance risks related to money laundering and terrorist financing (AML/CFT) and non-compliance with Sanctions & Embargo measures
• Ensure compliance with KYC obligations
• Ensure the implementation of the Financial Security system in accordance with the standards defined by CPLE/WSB (Wholesale banking), and in particular ensure its coherence and effectiveness as well as the adequacy of the resources allocated to it
• Manage projects related to Financial Security
• Contribute to Group projects as well as projects led by CPLE/DIR (compliance department)
• Support AMLOs and financial crime correspondents in the training and awareness of operational teams

At the operational level and in coordination with the CPLE/WSB teams, validate KYC files, study transactions from the perspective of Sanctions & Embargoes, Fight against corruption and investigate proposals for suspicious transaction reports

• The examination of the KYC files submitted for validation, either when entering into a relationship with customers under the GLBA (Global Banking and Advisory) and GTPS (Global transactions and payment services) business units or during the periodic review; support to the first line of defense regarding KYC obligations to be met
• Analysis of suspicious transaction reporting proposals from Business Lines and entities; the follow-up of suspicious transaction reports and support in the drafting of the report to be submitted to the competent local authorities
• Study of transactions and customers from an anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism perspective
• The study of transactions and customers in relation to the Sanctions & Embargoes provisions and the support of embargo correspondents in the implementation of CPLE/EMB decisions
• The study and evaluation of relations with banks
• Advice and assistance to Business Lines and Entities (request for a priori opinions on files or operations)
• Support for the various annual regulatory reports to be submitted to the competent local authorities
• Participating to the Compliance Risk Assessment with the relevant Group methodology for the activities present in SG Brussels Branch
• Participation in the regulatory control environment: assistance in the preparation of committees, in the production of KRIs, KPIs for local management and the CPLE WSB management, the realization of permanent supervision controls
• Support in the search for ad hoc tasks related to the function of AMLO

Due to the VIE eligibility criteria a questionnaire will be provided. Please make sure to answer all the questions for an efficient analysis of your application.

PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply for a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.

To facilitate the examination of your application by our English-speaking managers, we thank you for applying in English.

Studies & experience:

• Graduate with a Master’s degree from Business/Engineering School or University with a specialization in Law
• A previous experience in the banking or international trade environment would be appreciated

Language skills:

• Fluent in oral and written English (B2-C1)

Technical, operational & Soft skills:

• Proficient/Good command of MS Office
• Good communication and presentation skills
• High regulatory risk
• High workload with response times that can be very short
• High demand for confidentiality
• Knowledge of Corporate and Investment Banking businesses and products
• Ability to assess risks
• Ability to analyze and synthesize information, rigor required
• Openness and ability to convince interlocutors
• Ability to take a step back and use common sense
• Rigorous
• Autonomous
• Transparency
• Willingness to support the professions present in the branches and independence of judgement
• Ability to defend one's opinions even in a conflictual environment
• Stress resistance

The VIE assignment in a nutshell

This VIE in Belgium is to begin as soon as possible but you need to plan 3 months between your application date and the beginning of your VIE assignment. It will last 12 months.

In case a visa is necessary, please make sure your passport is valid up to 6 months after the end of the VIE contract to not delay your departure.

The VIE is a specific contract, under Business France’s eligibility criteria, opened to candidates under 28 and from the member states of the European Economic Space. For further information (including your financial indemnities), please see Mon VIE-VIA Business France.

As soon as you arrive, you will be integrated into our teams and will learn every day alongside our experts, who will support you in your tasks. Gradually, you will become more independent in your projects, making this experience a real career accelerator. You will also discover all the diversity of our businesses, in a sector that is constantly evolving and innovating.

At the end of your V.I.E. contract, various opportunities could be offered to you, in Belgium and abroad.

At Société Générale, we are convinced that people are drivers of change, and that the world of tomorrow will be shaped by all their initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious.

Whether you’re joining us for a period of months, years, or your entire career, together we can have a positive impact on the future. Creating, daring, innovating, and taking action are part of our DNA.

If you too want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful on a daily basis and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us!

Still hesitating?

You should know that our employees can dedicate several days per year to solidarity actions during their working hours, including sponsoring people struggling with their orientation or professional integration, participating in the financial education of young apprentices, and sharing their skills with charities. There are many ways to get involved.