AI & Data Regulatory Monitoring Intern, Asia

Job Description

TRAINEE: Data Management Assistant | Societe Generale

The Tone:
This is a trainee position at Societe Generale, located in Hong Kong. Societe Generale’s Global Banking and Investor Solution (GBIS) arm provides integrated financial solutions to clients globally. This role supports the Global Banking Technology & Operations (GBTO) division, specifically the Data Management Office (DMO Asia), which functions as the regional Chief Data Officer. The DMO is responsible for driving data governance, quality, protection, and regulatory compliance. As a trainee, you will contribute to the analysis of rapidly evolving Artificial Intelligence and Data Governance regulations across Asia, playing a crucial part in ensuring the Bank’s adherence to regulatory expectations and strategic data initiatives.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person Hong Kong (Hong Kong Island)
• Team: GBTO Data Management Office (DMO Asia) | Working closely with Data Management experts
• Mission: Support the analysis of Artificial Intelligence and Data Governance regulations and frameworks across multiple Asian jurisdictions, while contributing to broader Data Management initiatives to align with Group policies and local regulatory requirements.
• Tech Stack: MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Power BI, VBA

What You’ll Actually Do
• Regulatory Monitoring: Monitor and analyze new Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance, Data Protection, and Data Quality regulations issued by regulators across Asia.
• Compliance Assessment: Support the review and comparison of regulatory requirements against existing governance frameworks, and contribute to regulatory gap assessments.
• Information Management: Assist in maintaining a centralized inventory of AI and Data-related regulatory publications and prepare summaries and presentations for management.
• Data Management Coordination: Assist in the coordination of Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Protection, and AI Governance activities across Asia.
• Process Improvement: Help identify opportunities to improve reporting, monitoring, and governance practices through automation and data analysis.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Undergraduate or postgraduate student in Business, Data Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related field. Entry-Level.
• Experience: Interest in data governance, data quality, and regulatory compliance, and a proactive attitude with willingness to take ownership of assigned tasks.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail; good working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Bonus: Familiarity with Power BI, VBA; interest in Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Protection, AI Governance, or Operational Risk Management; knowledge of banking, financial services, or regulatory requirements.