Prime Services Product Controller, VP

Responsibilities

Description of the Department

The Finance Division (DFIN/GBI) is in charge of:

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Steering the financial and budgetary strategy of GBIS, and its investment and development policy;

Measuring and analysing the profitability of the activities portfolio (clients, businesses, geographies) and the use of all resources (overheads, balance sheet, capital, liquidity, etc.)

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Certifying GBIS accounts (accounting quality, valuation methods, orders options, etc., regardless of the production centres, vis-à-vis DFIN, external auditors, regulators, etc.

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Ensuring the necessary support and the right level of expertise on the subjects of accounting standards, taxation, scarce resources and regulation.

All roles at Société Générale CIB are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to effective risk assessment and management, sound judgement, and speaking up when noticing behaviours or outcomes creating unintended risk. You will be expected to operate with integrity, manage risk proactively in day-to-day activities, log and escalate issues promptly and constructively, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and self-accountability.

Summary of the key purposes of the role

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Role sits within the Finance team dedicated to the Agency business (legal entity Société Générale International Limited – SGIL)

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Reporting to the SGIL Head of Product Accounting Control, you will be helping to ensure that the P&L of the entity, and the associated balance sheet (and off-balance sheet) is accurately reflected in the General Ledger

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Participate on the implementation of the DFIN strategic roadmap & continuous improvements

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Oversight of the offshore team in charge of production

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Provide support in monthly account closing across all the asset classes in SGIL

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Perform Accounting P&L and balance sheet analysis and reporting to management (across in SGIL, Finance and Front office)

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Managing ad hoc requests from SGIL Finance Management and DFIN business partners (Front Office, IT, Operations, Risk)

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Assist in implementing the SGIL DFIN Transformation roadmap & continuous improvements as applies to the team

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Supporting the team for the year end external audit

Summary of responsibilities

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Developing analysis and controls over the Product Control Accounting framework of SGIL

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Assist in new business developments and enhancements to industrialize the team production

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Working closely with other finance teams and Business Units to ensure that the production of financial data is reliable, complete, and accurately reflected by client, business and functional lines

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Participating in projects to Change the Bank with impact in Finance department

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Support strategic implementations & guide relevant projects

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Participating to the SGIL Monthly financials presentation to CFO

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Review and update of policies and procedures documentation (papers and supporting presentation) at least yearly

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Participating to the development of automated solutions for SGIL finance department

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Participating to the Transformational Roadmap for the SGIL team and PSC Transformation roadmap working with teams in all regions

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Covering monthly accounting production (P&L, Balance Sheet and Off-Balance Sheet), reporting & control, analysis, ad-hoc investigations & explanations (to management & business lines)

Profile required

Competencies

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Expertise in Financial & Product accounting across Prime & Commodities product control

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General knowledge/interest in the offerings of the Agency markets

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Organizational skills: Time management & ability to deliver

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Good writing ability in Word & Powerpoint (drafting notes, reports, explanative papers …)

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Analytical & inquisitive mindset, open minded to change with the initiative to define and propose solutions

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Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines but also challenge requests & the approach to them

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Ability to work with the team members globally based

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Relationship skills to build a good working relationship with business lines, IT/Operations plus other Finance Departments in London, Head Office, offshored teams & other control functions.

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Ability to think and act proactively displaying an entrepreneurial mindset and common sense

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Willingness to expand product knowledge base and develop new skillsets

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Demonstrated risk mindset: proactive identification and escalation of risk, sound judgement under pressure, and willingness to speak up and challenge constructively

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Demonstrate a strong risk culture by balancing commercial objectives with sound judgment and client outcomes

Work Experience

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Experience and knowledge of brokerage business

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Experience and knowledge of Prime & Commodities Accounting & Product control

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Exposure to related projects and strategic change

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Strong knowledge of accounting and banking regulations (ACA or ACCA), UK GAAP and IFRS.

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Strong verbal and written communication skills

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Strong ability to liaise will all relevant departments and levels of management

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Ability to identify and take ownership of complex issues

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Degree in Finance/Accounting or Economics with strong experience in a financial services company or a similar function

Education

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Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline (Masters level preferred)

Languages

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Fluent in English

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French speaker is a plus but not mandatory for this role

Why join us

People join for the impact they can have on us. They stay for the impact we have on them. A flatter structure offers visibility and exposure beyond that of our competitors, so you know our names, and we know yours. It's personable, human, and inspires success through passion. By encouraging open mindedness and a willingness to share ideas, we have adapted to market changes and thrived through innovation. Bringing words like “hard work” and “dedication” together with “community” and “respect” has enabled us to work collaboratively and build our future together. We call this Team Spirit and it's what makes us different. It's what makes you different.

Business insight

If you feel you have the required experience and qualifications, then please apply to the SG Resourcing Team, and we will manage your application. At Société Générale, we believe our people are our strength and are core to the success of our business. As such, we search for, recruit and appoint the best available person on the basis of aptitude and ability, regardless of sex, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, pregnancy, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or gender identity.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. Societe Generale is committed to recognizing and promoting all talents , regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.