Compliance Officer

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As part of the compliance team, you will report to the head of compliance/AMLO (CCO/AMLO) of the SG Vienne branch as part of a small and dynamic team, with permanent interaction with local business teams and compliance teams in Paris headquarters.The compliance officer will contribute to supporting the business in achieving appropriate conduct and customer outcomes, while managing regulatory, reputational and compliance risks that the bank may face. The compliance officer has several roles covering the financial crime function AML/FT, ABC, EMB and KYC as well as the non-financial crime Compliance risks.Tasks and responsibilities:As compliance officer of SG Vienne branch, you will be responsible for the following main responsibilities:Advisory, framework, policies & trainingProvide day-to-day compliance advice to the first line of defense related to business activities, specific transactions, sensitive situations or regulatory developmentsSupport regulatory watch and, in coordination with legal where relevant, contribute to the assessment and integration of new regulatory requirementsContribute to the implementation and update of policies, procedures and guidelines and ensure that they remain aligned with group instructions and local regulatory requirementsDevelop and support the delivery of training programsFinancial Security (AML/FT, ABC, EMB and KYC)Review client onboarding and periodic KYC files, including risk classification, completeness and documentation quality, together with the AMLO / Deputy AMLOProvide guidance to employees on financial crime compliance mattersAnalyze Level 2 alerts and support the analysis of unusual transactions and contribute for the suspicious transaction escalation, reporting process where required and internal and group-wide escalation and investigationAssess the entitys exposure to financial crime risks, including maintaining risk classification, updating red flag frameworks, and contributing to regulatory exercisesEscalate sensitive cases (notably involving corruption risks) to relevant governance bodies (e.g., CABCO)Develop and support the delivery of financial crime training programs in coordination with Compliance and FCC teams, with a focus on high-risk populationsCompliance Monitoring & Control Level 2Perform second-level controls LoD2 on key compliance topics, including AML/CFT, KYC, sanctions, market integrity and other relevant compliance risksReview and challenge first-line controls to ensure effectiveness, consistency and appropriate risk coverageIdentify and, when necessary, escalate control weaknesses and contribute to remediation action plansContribute to the permanent control framework and related reportingRisk Assessment & ReportingSupport the head of compliance in conducting the annual compliance risk assessment for the activities present in the branch and setting up the resulting action plans, including for financial security maintaining risk classification, updating red flag frameworksSupport the preparation of dashboards, data and reporting packs, and governance materialsParticipate in internal committees where relevant, especially the Compliance CommitteeAssist the CCO / AMLO in tracking incidents, breaches, remediation actions and the follow-up of related action plansAudit, Regulatory Interaction & DocumentationSupport internal audits, inspections and regulatory reviews, including external reviews, under the coordination of the Head of ComplianceContribute to the preparation of responses and follow-up of findingsSupport regulatory reportings including local and European questionnairesEnsure proper documentation and traceability of Compliance activitiesTransversal InitiativesActively contribute to transversal, group-led or enterprise-wide compliance projects where relevant for the branch activitiesProfile requiredStudies & experience:University degree, preferably in Law or Business Economics, or relevant 2 to 3 years experience in Compliance, Financial Crime Compliance, Risk, Internal Control, or an equivalent role within the international corporate banking industryExperience in banking / financial services is strongly preferredUnderstanding of the three lines of defense model and internal control frameworks is a plusLanguage skills:English: C1German is a strong advantageTechnical, operational & Soft skills:Strong analytical capabilitiesStrong attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistenciesAbility to challenge constructively and interact with business teamsGood organizational skills and ability to manage priorities under deadlines while remaining resilientStrong written and verbal communication skillsStrong interpersonal skills, teamwork and stakeholder managementAutonomous, rigorous and proactiveWhy join usSocit Gnrale Austria is a multi-category bank offering every employee the possibility to have several careers in a professional career path. Internal mobility and training are two core areas we focus on, in a dynamic, prosperous and evolving context.What We OfferA flexible working environment with 1 home-office day per week + 11 flexible home-office days per yearSupport for relevant professional qualifications and continued learningExposure to senior stakeholders and international Compliance expertsA competitive remuneration package and employee benefits (minimum gross annual salary of 40,000 with the willingness to offer a higher salary depending on the candidates experience, qualifications, and profile)Long-term development opportunities within an established European banking groupBusiness insightAt Societe Generale, 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 youre 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.","identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"Recruitment Societe Generale","value":"26000G8S"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Vienna","addressCountry":"Austria"}}} window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; var aData = { customVarPage1: "Compliance Officer", customVarPage2: "Vienna", customVarPage3: "Permanent contract", customVarPage4: "26000G8S", customVarPage5: "SG CIB", customVarPage6: "Compliance", customVarPage7: "2026/08/24" } window.dataLayer.push(aData);