Trainee - Internal Audit

Join our dynamic and inclusive team!

Are you

• Seeking an excellent opportunity to join one of Europe’s leading financial services groups.
• Willing to become an ambitious Internal Auditor, ideally with previous experience in Financial Services.
• Interested as well in applying and developing data visualisation and analytics.
• Looking to work in a diverse, respectful, and open team environment with like-minded professionals.
• Highly self-motivated with strong communication and inter-personal skills.
• A team player willing who can bring enthusiasm and a willingness to learn and overcome challenges.

If so, we want to hear from you!

What is the opportunity in more detail?

We are currently seeking an Internal Audit Trainee to join our London internal audit team, which covers the activities of the Societe Generale group across the UK, Ireland and the Middle East region.

As Internal Audit Trainee you will work under the leadership of a Regional Audit Supervisor, and in some instances under the guidance of the Regional Chief Operating Officer (COO). Your activities will include, but not limited to:

• Complete assigned audit work.
• Perform other audit related tasks assigned by audit management, such as following up the remediation by the business of audit findings.
• Developing innovative solutions to help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the department internal governance.

Profile required

• Bachelor's level degree.
• Preferably previous experience within the financial services industry, in an internal/external audit, risk management or compliance function. Data and/or reporting management experience would be an advantage.
• ‍Advanced Python knowledge.
• Proficient/good command of MS Office (especially Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBi) and data visualisation and analytics tools.
• Work with confidence and demonstrate excellent organisation, time management and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong relationship builder and effective communicator across all levels within a team, with the business and externally.
• Clearly identify gaps and breakdowns in work performed and information reported.
• Demonstrate attention to details but can summarise key messages succinctly, verbally and in writing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• ️ Affinity for working within technical applications and dealing with large datasets.
• Fluency in English is required, French is a plus.

Still hesitating?

This is a great opportunity to develop your internal audit career and work alongside other likeminded professionals. Our team respects the need for a healthy work/life balance and a positive team environment where all staff feel engaged and respected. Our aim is to help you to grow by providing the necessary training, support and opportunities to help develop your experience and career with Societe Generale. You will also discover all the diversity of our business lines in a sector that is constantly evolving and innovating.

You should also know that our employees can dedicate several days per year to volunteering 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.

So if you feel you have the right background and want to join a supportive team of like-minded professionals, don’t hesitate to apply!