JJ Mois Année Апрель, 2005 Banque Sociètè Gènèrale Vostok
JJ Mois Année Banque Société Générale Vostok 2 Societe Generale Group French corporation, created in 1864г. 4th commercial and investment bank in Europe 10th bank worldwide by assets 8th largest French company by market capitalisation ( = 30,7 mld. euros) Assets managed mld. euros
JJ Mois Année Banque Société Générale Vostok 3 Societe Generale Group 15 mln clients in retail banking worldwide (France: 8,3 mln.) 1st retail bank in France 4th place in Central and Eastern Europe employees worldwide, 42% based out of France
JJ Mois Année Banque Société Générale Vostok 4 History of the bank in Russia starts at the end of XIX century. 1901: Societe Generale opens a daughter company in St. Petersburg – Russia-Asia Bank. 1914: Russia-Asia Bank is the leader in the country with 175 branches. 1921: the bank closes its last branch in Vladivostok. 1993: Bank Societe Generale Vostok is one of the first foreign banks to receive its general license from the Central Bank of Russia. Societe Generale in Russia
JJ Mois Année Banque Société Générale Vostok 5 Moscow retail banking labor market review Banks actively developing, new players entering the market Shortage of highly qualified professionals Sales & marketing specialists in demand in retail banking Salaries increasing in 2004, same trend for 2005 Solutions: graduates recruitment, internal training systems
JJ Mois Année Banque Société Générale Vostok 6 How to start a career in retail banking? Education is preferable but not the primary concern!! Approach is critical!! Excellent sales potential and communication skills are essential!! Focus: customer service, courtesy, ability to help customers and understand their needs, ability to get results. Pleasant, pro-active, presentable are the leitmotivs.
JJ Mois Année Banque Société Générale Vostok 7 What do foreign banks offer? Know how of an international group Western approach to business, modern technology Professional and ethical business environment Extensive training and career development schemes Competitive remuneration package
JJ Mois Année Banque Société Générale Vostok 8 How to get a job in a foreign bank? Show motivation and enthusiasm Get ready for the interview Think long-term: a career is not a 100 meter sprint Improve your English Be confident: banks need you! Be ready for regional / international mobility
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