Senior Auditor (Inspection and Group Audit Division (IGAD)

About the role

Independently lead various types of audit missions (including complex, global, multi-team/integrated, etc.), overseeing all aspects of the audit process and having full ownership of the audits assigned. Coach staff assigned to each audit to help develop their competencies and provide formal feedback to team members that is objective, constructive, and meaningful. Prepare high-quality and impactful audit reports, especially executive summaries, that effectively address key issues for management’s attention. Actively participate in the department’s continuous monitoring programs—understanding ongoing changes in internal and external environments related to specific audited activities and evaluating their impact on the business and company. Participate in various stages of the annual risk assessment and provide professional conclusions on risk evaluation. Lead and participate in department-wide transformation projects. Requires 10% domestic and international travel to support global audits. Partial telecommuting permitted; on-site at 245 Park Ave., New York, NY 10167 when not telecommuting.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal audit engagements, including planning, execution, risk identification, and regulatory compliance assessments in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
• Utilize audit management and planning tools to perform audit planning, execution, and findings management.
• Evaluate operational processes and control environments to identify weaknesses and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports, including executive summaries, documenting findings, evidence, risk evaluations, and actionable recommendations for senior management and board-level stakeholders.
• Utilize data analytics and audit technologies to analyze operational, financial, and compliance data, identify trends or anomalies, and support audit conclusions.
• Participate in continuous monitoring programs to track KPIs, monitor risk events, and assess the impact of internal and external regulatory changes.
• Participate in annual risk assessments using structured methodologies and audit tools to evaluate likelihood, impact, and risk prioritization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or U.S. equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Economics, International Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as an Auditor, Credit Analyst, or in a role executing internal audit engagements and regulatory compliance assessments within a global financial institution.
• 5 years of professional experience independently leading internal audit engagements.
• 5 years of professional experience utilizing audit management and planning tools.
• 5 years of professional experience evaluating operational processes and control environments.
• 5 years of professional experience preparing comprehensive audit reports, including executive summaries.
• 5 years of professional experience utilizing data analytics and audit technologies.
• 5 years of professional experience participating in continuous monitoring programs.
• 3 years of professional experience participating in annual risk assessments.

Pay

Salary: $141,066 - $221,300 per year.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Fertility, wellness, and student loan benefits.
• Commuter benefits.
• Annual discretionary bonus.

About the company

Société Générale is committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience. The company lives by four core values: commitment, responsibility, team spirit, and innovation. These values guide how employees engage with colleagues, communities, and clients, fostering an environment where relationships and innovation drive success.

The company is dedicated to strengthening diversity, inclusion, and belonging, ensuring all employees feel engaged, supported, respected, and informed. For more details on culture and diversity initiatives, visit Société Générale’s Culture page and Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging page.