Our philosophy
Our Group has 151,000 employees of 119 nationalities, operating in 82 countries and working in more than 150 professions covering the whole spectrum of banking and finance. The mixture of different cultural and professional backgrounds, the multitude of profiles and careers, and the wealth of skills and expertise create an environment that drives career development for everyone.
Anne Marion-Bouchacourt
Head of Group Human Resources
"We are always looking to the future, and diversity combined with entrepreneurial spirit is our second nature. This enables us to be in tune with our customers and with society, so as to create wealth and value added. That is why, if you join us, you will find that our human relations policy is based on developing your skills, while providing professional opportunities that match your aspirations. We provide support and give you the resources you need to progress through a motivating long-term relationship."
Finding and fostering potential
The strength of our Group lies in our ability to bring together the people with the best potential.
This is the strength which paves the way for the success of our profitable growth strategy. It enables us to detect the best development opportunities. It gives us flexibility and responsiveness to adapt to ever-changing markets.
Diversity drives the performance of each staff member
We do not just recruit according to qualifications. We are looking for people with a great variety of talents. The more different they are, the better they complement and mutually enrich each other. By opening up our Group to profiles and personalities of all kinds, we make sure there is a place for everyone.
Join us to build your professional future
The Société Générale group gives everyone a chance. Obviously we are looking for particular profiles to join a strong company, with high standards and outstanding performance. But above all we are interested in entrepreneurial spirit, and we will let it flourish by giving you the necessary autonomy and resources.
After starting out as a trader and ten years with Sociéte Générale’s investment banking, Agathe now occupies a very responsible position with the Finance Division. A highly fulfilling career for a highly active woman...
Career development through the "Career Agreement"
To support our growth, we have been actively recruiting for several years. This is reflected in our headcount: today there are 151,000 people in the Group, compared with 87,000 in 2002. The momentum is continuing: we recruited almost 19,000 employees on a permanent contract worldwide in 2007.To enable each staff member - and the whole of our company - to take advantage of this growth, we have devised the "Career Agreement".
The "Career Agreement" is a shared commitment to ensure that your ambition matches that of the Group, resulting in benefits both for your career and our results:
- We provide all the means you need for your professional advancement and development.
- You make maximum use of your potential to make a full contribution to our growth.
The "Career Agreement" enables you to take charge of your career. We jointly define the target you want to achieve with us, and we will do everything we can to help you succeed. Through induction, remuneration, career development and training, and functional and geographic mobility, we provide you with support as your aspirations evolve.
