In a changing world, unprecedented challenges require unmatched talent. Join one of Montreal’s Top Employers in 2024. We are a dynamic and growing organization having its main establishment located in downtown Montreal and part of a leading international banking institution fully committed to building a more sustainable future. Note that the position may be in the Canadian Branch of BNP Paribas or in one of its subsidiaries based in Montreal. 

The position at a glance

Team Overview:

As 2nd Line of Defense function and delegated by the Intermediate Holding Company (“IHC”) Audit Committee, Board of Directors, and management, the Finance Control Group (“FCG”) is responsible for assessing Internal Control for Financial Reporting (“ICFR”) and Internal Control over Compliance (“ICOC”) processes, covering both the Group and U.S. local regulatory mandates. FCG is a transversal function within CIB Finance whose primary roles are:

• To develop and implement a strong financial and regulatory control framework for CIB entities.
• To perform 2nd level of controls and/or management assessment for controls primary run by Finance and non-Finance teams.
• To provide management reporting on main controls areas, for both local and group needs and requirements.

Main aspects of the programs include:

• Perform risk identification and assessment over financial statements (ICFR) and regulatory reporting (internal compliance control for stress testing activities).
• Perform walkthrough, tests of design and tests of operating effectiveness over in-scope process and controls.
• Conduct spot checks on regular basis.
• Evaluate and communicate to relevant stakeholders’ exceptions and control deficiencies identified during the testing.
• Collect relevant data and prepare presentation material for various committees, including Executive committee and Board of Director committees.
• Coordinate the internal control programs under the team’s responsibility for Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) activities.

Position Overview 

The Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) testing function within FCG is responsible for developing and executing the Internal Control Framework to provide management assessment over reporting controls. For this position, specific responsibilities will be to assess risks related to U.S. financial reporting and to test design and operating effectiveness of the internal controls established by operational teams and support functions. In addition, the individual will be required to contribute to the testing of certain processes in the bank’s capital and stress testing (CST) program.

In detail – Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams across geographies – local and overseas teams in Montreal, New Jersey and Mumbai to execute and deliver tasks.
• Perform walkthroughs, risk assessment and control testing in accordance with the U.S. local regulatory requirements such as COSO control framework surrounding ICFR and CST reporting.
• Identification of control weakness/control gap and suggestion/implementation of remediations / solutions.
• Coordination with Control / Process Owners, and other stakeholders regarding control documentation, testing, and evaluation.
• Lead meetings with business leaders and other stakeholders to ensure that reporting risks (financial/regulatory) are sufficiently mitigated by internal controls through design testing and operational effectiveness.
• Contribute to review and presentation of the results of the controls to the members of the respective management and committees.
• Collecting data and preparing presentation material for various committees, including management and Board committees
• Leverage on tools (Power BI, Tableau) to develop dynamic reports and presentations for senior management and other stakeholders.

The strengths and skills that will help you succeed:

   

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or equivalent.
• At least 6-8 years of experience in 2LOD, IG/IA, Risk departments of financial institutions, or external audit and/or consulting firms, auditing banking processes of international financial institutions, conducting walkthroughs and independent testing.
• Extensive knowledge of the financial and banking industry, related products, and the general structure of a financial institution.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – demonstrate ability to articulate complex problems or requests.
• Ability to interact with colleagues from different departments and build relationships.
• Attention to detail and ability to work with teams across multiple geographies.
• Ability to manage and lead projects including deadlines, demonstrate planning, organizational and management skills in a multitasking environment to deliver quality results. 
• Proficiency in tools like Power BI, Tableau. 
• Professional designations or other relevant designations such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) with relevant experience in financial and banking sector. 
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Given the vast majority of our clients, both internal and external, are based outside of Quebec and Canada, specific language requirements may apply.  Knowledge of English is required.

What’s in it for you

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer flexible benefits including a family and spouse insurance program, a defined contribution pension plan and paid days for volunteering. Hybrid work arrangements, such as remote working up to 50% and flexible working hours are available for most positions. BNP Paribas provides excellent training and personal development programs, as well as opportunities for career development within the company and internationally.

To find out more about our range of benefits, click here

What you need to know

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at the heart of our commitments

At BNP Paribas all employees are on an equal footing allowing us to create a work environment that values and respects people for their talents, skills and competences.

BNP Paribas recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, and other protected status (Employment Equity Act and Canadian Human Right Act).

To learn more about our DE&I commitments, click here

About us

BNP Paribas is the top bank in the European Union and a major international banking establishment. Present in 63 countries, with more than 180,000 employees, the bank holds key positions in several areas of banking and financial services.

BNP Paribas’ mission is to contribute to a responsible and sustainable economy by financing and advising its clients according to the highest ethical standards, while striving to respond to essential concerns in terms of the environment, regional development and social inclusion.

Since 1961, BNP Paribas has supported large Canadian companies and institutions in their business development by offering a full range of specialized financial services and investment products.

With over 1,400 employees, BNP Paribas in Canada continues to attract experts from diverse fields as well as ambitious young talent from around the world. We are proud to offer our employees a rewarding and international workplace where they can build their professional careers by honing their skills, meeting challenges and enriching their knowledge of the financial industry.

Our certifications and partnerships

• Montreal’s Top Employers 2024
• Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 2024
• Women in Governance  – Parity certified –  Platinum certification
• Pride at Work Canada
• Rainbow Accreditation issued by Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
• Part of Les Affaires top 300 companies in Quebec
• Synclusiv
• Ready, Willing and Able 
• Autisme sans Limites 
• LinkedIn Top Companies 2024

Do you want to discover other BNP Paribas offers in Canada?

Click here: BNP Paribas in Canada Our job offers

** Only selected applications that meet the requirements of the role will be contacted **

In a changing world, unprecedented challenges require unmatched talent. Join one of Montreal’s Top Employers in 2024. We are a dynamic and growing organization having its main establishment located in downtown Montreal and part of a leading international banking institution fully committed to building a more sustainable future. Note that the position may be in the Canadian Branch of BNP Paribas or in one of its subsidiaries based in Montreal. 

The position at a glance

At BNP Paribas, our well-developed Risk management culture is based on a long-term perspective, a committed management, and a strong and independent Risk organization led by RISK. 

Created at the same time as BNP Paribas, RISK is today a global function present in five continents and at the forefront of Risk management through best-in-class expertise.

RISK is a global, integrated, and independent function.

RISK’s main missions:

• Advise the Bank Management on the definition of risk policy;
• Contribute as a “second pair of eyes” to ensure that risks taken by the Bank are aligned with its policies;
• Report and Alert Bank Management on the status of risks to which the Bank is exposed;
• A deconcentrated organization covering all the Business Lines and encompassing the whole chain of risk-taking;

In detail

The available position includes the following responsibilities:

• Measure and Monitor market and liquidity risks inherent to the trading desks or activities in the direct scope of the RISK analyst.
• Development of monitoring tools and reporting to the Business and Senior Management.
• Provide accurate and appropriate risk information and opinion to senior management and escalating risk topics as needed. 
• Performing in-depth, ad hoc analysis, formulating an opinion and escalating as needed, on any and all market risk topics affecting the business line.
• Setting and ensuring timely review of market risk limits in line with Risk Appetite Framework.
• Participate in the definition and assessment of the risk management framework for new trades/products/activities through contribution and/or attendance to decision making process, in particular Exceptional Transactions, Transaction Approval Committees, New Activity Committees.
• Understand the model assumptions and their economical purpose.
• Tests and analysis of the impact on the valuation and risks of the books.
• Such changes coincide in general with system release requiring coordination with other teams (e.g. RISK Quants, Front Office Research Team, Trading and IT).
• Develop and compute Stress‐test scenarios and analyze the results.
• Contribute to the improvement of stress testing within Global Markets perimeter.
• Opine on the end of month valuations reviews (market parameters review, reserves and Prudent Valuations).
• Ensure processes remain exhaustive and the process run by the IPV team is robust and well documented.
• Leverage technologies and propose initiatives that allow more efficient and automated risk production and analysis.        
• Coordinate with other teams and represent the interests of the RISK function in large-scale projects.

The strengths and skills that will help you succeed

• Bachelor’s Degree in Math / Quantitative Finance / Engineering / Economics.
• Minimum of 5 years in risk management/quantitative financing/trading fields.
• In-depth understanding of market risk originated from various capital market activities, including derivatives (multi-assets). Knowledge in Credit Derivatives & Distressed Debt/Restructuring is a plus. 
• Understanding quantitative risk measures and related modeling / methodology (e.g., VAR, stress testing).
• Strong quantitative skills (Math, Probability/Statistics).
• Strong communication skills (being able to summarize and communicate efficiently).
• Good team spirit.
• Given the vast majority of our clients, both internal and external, are based outside of Quebec and Canada, specific language requirements may apply. Knowledge of  English is required.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master in Math / Quantitative Finance / Engineering / Economics.
• Experience in Credit Derivatives and Distressed Debt.
• Knowledge of regulatory rules and impacts on Market Risk.

What’s in it for you

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer flexible benefits including a family and spouse insurance program, a defined contribution pension plan and paid days for volunteering. Hybrid work arrangements, such as remote working up to 50% and flexible working hours are available for most positions. BNP Paribas provides excellent training and personal development programs, as well as opportunities for career development within the company and internationally.

To find out more about our range of benefits, click here

What you need to know

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at the heart of our commitments

At BNP Paribas all employees are on an equal footing allowing us to create a work environment that values and respects people for their talents, skills and competences.

BNP Paribas recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, and other protected status (Employment Equity Act and Canadian Human Right Act).

To learn more about our DE&I commitments, click here

About us

BNP Paribas is the top bank in the European Union and a major international banking establishment. Present in 63 countries, with more than 180,000 employees, the bank holds key positions in several areas of banking and financial services.

BNP Paribas’ mission is to contribute to a responsible and sustainable economy by financing and advising its clients according to the highest ethical standards, while striving to respond to essential concerns in terms of the environment, regional development and social inclusion.

Since 1961, BNP Paribas has supported large Canadian companies and institutions in their business development by offering a full range of specialized financial services and investment products.

With over 1,400 employees, BNP Paribas in Canada continues to attract experts from diverse fields as well as ambitious young talent from around the world. We are proud to offer our employees a rewarding and international workplace where they can build their professional careers by honing their skills, meeting challenges and enriching their knowledge of the financial industry.

Our certifications and partnerships

• Montreal’s Top Employers 2024
• Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 2024
• Women in Governance  – Parity certified –  Platinum certification
• Pride at Work Canada
• Rainbow Accreditation issued by Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
• Part of Les Affaires top 300 companies in Quebec
• Synclusiv
• Ready, Willing and Able 
• Autisme sans Limites 
• LinkedIn Top Companies 2024

Do you want to discover other BNP Paribas offers in Canada?

Click here: BNP Paribas in Canada Our job offers

** Only selected applications that meet the requirements of the role will be contacted **

In a changing world, unprecedented challenges require unmatched talent. Join one of Montreal’s Top Employers in 2024. We are a dynamic and growing organization having its main establishment located in downtown Montreal and part of a leading international banking institution fully committed to building a more sustainable future. Note that the position may be in the Canadian Branch of BNP Paribas or in one of its subsidiaries based in Montreal. 

The position at a glance

In order to contribute to the durability of Bank’s activities and regulatory compliance duties the IT Governance, Risk and Controls Management is responsible to ensure that territory IT risks are properly managed and reported in accordance with regulatory requirements as well as Group, Global and Local IT policies and procedures.

 IT & Cyber Governance, Risk and Controls (GRC) management responsibilities for Americas entails utilizing the framework defined by Group IT Governance of BNP Paribas as well as the Group IT Risk Management framework. IT & Cyber GRC works with Information Technology teams that support the following IT functions, such as Application Development and Support, IT Production (Infrastructure), Information / Cyber Security, Information Continuity, Business Continuity and Third-Party Risk Management. IT & Cyber GRC lead the IT Governance, Risk and Controls Program and assists IT management to develop, maintain and perform testing to ensure sustainable Information Technology and Information Security processes and controls. IT & Cyber GRC facilitates process reviews, Risk and Control Self-Assessments, IT Risk Identification and Controls Assessment and develop, distribute and present Management reporting related to IT & Cyber Governance Risk and Controls and acts as a liaison for External Audits and Regulatory Examinations interactions.

 The mission of the IT & Cyber Risk Office is to contribute to the continuous improvement of the IT & Cyber Governance, Risk and Controls around the IT infrastructure and business systems of CIB Americas. This includes the measurement and management of the IT & Cyber risks, within the IT Activities linked to the ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) in declination of the framework defined by Group IT governance of BNP Paribas, as well as the deployment and coverage of the Group IT Risk Management framework.

In detail

Main responsibilities: 

 

•           Provide a consolidated view of IT & Cyber risks at distinct levels of all the IT & Cyber departments, via industrialized and risk-oriented reports, including and not limited to:

o   Production of group-level or local key risk indicators

o   Results of generic control plans executions

o   Findings of audits & reviews performed by independent testing teams.

o   Progress of major IT & Cyber risk remediation plans as well as Group Cyber Security program.

•           Participate to the build of an IT & Cyber risk steering committee (or an ICT Internal Control Committee) for the region.

•           Participate to the coordination for all the IT & Cyber department to answer to regulators’ request & assessments on IT & Cyber risks.

•           Participate to the risk assessment on region-wide IT & Cyber projects & existing assets, and to the validation of major IT risks and challenge their remediation plans

•           Follow-up the closure of SIAP associated to the IT & Cyber risk management.

•           Analyze IT historical incidents and feed the Group Operational Risk framework.

•           Bring support to department with the deployment of the IT risk management framework.

•           Provide expertise and support to department on IT risk management topics, in complement to Cyber risks (e.g. IT risk assessment & treatment approaches, Cloud Computing, Shadow IT, IT Third Party Risk Management in collaboration with TPMO)

•           Participate to the review of strategic projects through the IRPP framework.

•           Develop and maintain the set of tools to industrialize the IT risk management framework and to interface with RISK Function tooling.

•           Anticipate new ways of working and associated risks.

•           Create and manage a targeted IT risk awareness training program for all employees, contractors, and more particularly for all the IT department in the region.

•           Conduct IT & Cyber Governance, Risk and Controls related Awareness / Training sessions with IT Personnel as well as Team members.

•           Contribute to the development and management of IT policies and procedures related to IT & Cyber Risk Management (HI, KRI, Shadow IT…)

•           Assist with Management, Maintenance and Administration of the Team’s SharePoint sites.

•           Develop, Create, Distribute and Present Reporting data, obtain and incorporate updates.

•           Monitor, Track and Follow-up on activities and initiatives

•           Assist with coordination and communication of information provided by Group / Global IT or other Global / Local teams.

•           Assist with coordination and the Collection of information and ensure timely reporting and follow-up of open items.

•           Identify and Assess Information Security and Information Technology risks.

•           Maintain and distribute the assignment of controls amongst team members, assist with the coordination and training of new and existing team members.

•           Assist with maintaining standard operating procedures within the team.

•           Assist with the development of Executive Management level – Reports, Dashboards, Status Reports, Meeting Minutes,

•           Participate to the team meeting – capture and distribute meeting minutes when needed.

•           Assist with the maintenance and updates to Risk Register.

The strengths and skills that will help you succeed

·         Bachelor’s degree Knowledge and experience with IT and/or Operational Risk. Minimum of 3 to 5 years of related experience in Information Technology Risk and Control, Information Technology, Governance of Information Technology, or a related field. 

·         Experience in developing processes, implementing controls, writing, or working with information security and technology policies or procedures and liaising with IT and Business personnel (at all levels)

·         Familiarity with COBIT, ITIL, FFIEC, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 9001, ISO/IEC 20000, SEC, SOX, GLBA, FINRA, Dodd-Frank and other related control frameworks or legislation and regulatory sources is a plus.

·         Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, diligent, detailed oriented, proactive.

·         Good organizational skills, project management and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

·         Ability to work effectively, independently and within teams, to achieve management objectives.

·         Proactive and eager to take on new tasks and challenges.

·         Ability to identify and propose opportunities for process (and control) improvements.

·         Ability to lead meetings and forward discussions, carry out day-to-day operational work while thinking and planning both tactically and strategically.

·         Ability to create executive level reporting.

·         Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

·         Demonstrates Persistence, poise, and perseverance and able to complete deliverable, accomplish goals and objective under pressure and within set timelines.

·         Proficient in MS Office (specifically Excel, PowerPoint, Word), SharePoint and MS PowerBI.

Minimum required qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree 

·         Minimum of 3 to 5 years of related experience in IT & Cyber Risk Management and Controls.

·         Experience in Managing processes, implementing controls, and writing policies or procedures by liaising with IT and Business personnel.

·         Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, diligent, detailed oriented, proactive.

·         1 to 2 years of project management experience.

·         Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

Preferred qualifications: 

·         Professional certifications CRISC, ITIL-F

·         Familiarity with COBIT, ITIL, FFIEC, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 9001, ISO/IEC 20000, SEC, SOX, GLBA, FINRA, Dodd-Frank and other related control frameworks or legislation and regulatory sources is a plus.

What’s in it for you

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer flexible benefits including a family and spouse insurance program, a defined contribution pension plan and paid days for volunteering. Hybrid work arrangements, such as remote working up to 50% and flexible working hours are available for most positions. BNP Paribas provides excellent training and personal development programs, as well as opportunities for career development within the company and internationally.

To find out more about our range of benefits, click here

What you need to know

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at the heart of our commitments

At BNP Paribas all employees are on an equal footing allowing us to create a work environment that values and respects people for their talents, skills and competences.

BNP Paribas recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, and other protected status (Employment Equity Act and Canadian Human Right Act).

To learn more about our DE&I commitments, click here

About us

BNP Paribas is the top bank in the European Union and a major international banking establishment. Present in 63 countries, with more than 180,000 employees, the bank holds key positions in several areas of banking and financial services.

BNP Paribas’ mission is to contribute to a responsible and sustainable economy by financing and advising its clients according to the highest ethical standards, while striving to respond to essential concerns in terms of the environment, regional development and social inclusion.

Since 1961, BNP Paribas has supported large Canadian companies and institutions in their business development by offering a full range of specialized financial services and investment products.

With over 1,400 employees, BNP Paribas in Canada continues to attract experts from diverse fields as well as ambitious young talent from around the world. We are proud to offer our employees a rewarding and international workplace where they can build their professional careers by honing their skills, meeting challenges and enriching their knowledge of the financial industry.

Our certifications and partnerships

• Montreal’s Top Employers 2024
• Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 2024
• Women in Governance  – Parity certified –  Platinum certification
• Pride at Work Canada
• Rainbow Accreditation issued by Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
• Part of Les Affaires top 300 companies in Quebec
• Synclusiv
• Ready, Willing and Able 
• Autisme sans Limites 
• LinkedIn Top Companies 2024

Do you want to discover other BNP Paribas offers in Canada?

Click here: BNP Paribas in Canada Our job offers

** Only selected applications that meet the requirements of the role will be contacted **

In a changing world, unprecedented challenges require unmatched talent. Join one of Montreal’s Top Employers in 2024. We are a dynamic and growing organization having its main establishment located in downtown Montreal and part of a leading international banking institution fully committed to building a more sustainable future. Note that the position may be in the Canadian Branch of BNP Paribas or in one of its subsidiaries based in Montreal. 

The position at a glance

This person will be the key resource or SPOC in the office of the CIO, for global & local stakeholders, to maintain CEP IT budgets & financials, Oversee CIB IT Project Portfolio & IT strategic activities.

In detail

Main responsibilities: 

 

• Managing IT Budget & Financials
  • This person will be the key resource or SPOC in the office of the CIO, for global & local stakeholders, to maintain CEP IT budgets & financials. 
  • Manage the overall flow of day-to-day budget requests (both global & local), including budgetary presentations & reporting. 
  • The person will work with IT managers, global budget team, business, finance and other local teams – to manage Headcount/Man-years monitoring, Budget transfers, Clarity updates, IT Program codes allocation, Rolling Forecast, Cost center mapping, Business Allocation keys, Project cost & risk monitoring, Q&E standards alignment, Purchasing requests, Invoices validation, Spend analysis and other activities related to GMIT financials.
  • Assist preparation of overall CIB IT budget presentations and help with the ongoing oversight (global & local).
  • Manage the annual budget process and frequent monitoring of overall spend.
  • Timesheets and Man days monitoring in Clarity tool.
• CIB IT Project Portfolio management
  • Oversee CIB IT Project portfolio, ensuring the governance through Project Portfolio Committee
  • SPOC for central teams and IT managers for recurring Clarity tool updates (project costs, resources, PRJ allocations, codes & risks) and reviewing PLC governance assessments documents. 
  • Enhance IT project portfolio quality by strengthening procedures & reinforcing global standards.
• IT Strategic activities coordination
  • Opine CIO on key IT actions, staff, regulatory requirements & governance.
  • Plan, contribute and coordinate execution of strategic initiatives 
  • Supporting the CIO on employee engagement activities, talent strategy and location strategy.
  • Manage strategic CIO events CIB Americas IT Steer-Co, Project portfolio committee, Townhalls, CIO Talks etc.) 
  • CIO presentation preparations
  • Space management & Logistics coordination
• Oversight
  • Review, gather & consolidate control evidences & documents during IT Project Audits, Exams & 2LOD reviews. 
  • Governance of transversal activities, and liaise with multiple non-IT teams such as Clarity Project Office, COO office, HR, Finance, Procurement, Legal, Premises/Facilities, UOM, Physical Security, Information Security, Production Security, TPRM, Infrastructure, etc. 

The strengths and skills that will help you succeed

Minimum Required Qualifications

• University degree 
• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience
• Experience in managing IT Budget activities and financial monitoring.
• Excellent communication skills for the delivery of reports & presentations for the leadership team, which must be engaging, informative and convincing.
• Proficiency in MS office tools (especially in Excel & Powerpoint for running the functions/formulas, Pivot tables, Macros and Charts).
• Ability to build appropriate and effective networks, for the benefit of IT group
• Strong financial / budget analysis skills.
• Strong presentational and influencing skills
• IT Governance, Program management & Organizational skills  

Preferred Qualifications: 

·         Experience of working with Senior IT leadership and committees.

·         Prior experience with business management and/or project management.

·         Technical proficiency with reporting tools will be a plus.

·         Extensive experience in the implementation of group-wide norms, procedures and policy across the organization.

What’s in it for you

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer flexible benefits including a family and spouse insurance program, a defined contribution pension plan and paid days for volunteering. Hybrid work arrangements, such as remote working up to 50% and flexible working hours are available for most positions. BNP Paribas provides excellent training and personal development programs, as well as opportunities for career development within the company and internationally.

To find out more about our range of benefits, click here

What you need to know

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at the heart of our commitments

At BNP Paribas all employees are on an equal footing allowing us to create a work environment that values and respects people for their talents, skills and competences.

BNP Paribas recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, and other protected status (Employment Equity Act and Canadian Human Right Act).

To learn more about our DE&I commitments, click here

About us

BNP Paribas is the top bank in the European Union and a major international banking establishment. Present in 63 countries, with more than 180,000 employees, the bank holds key positions in several areas of banking and financial services.

BNP Paribas’ mission is to contribute to a responsible and sustainable economy by financing and advising its clients according to the highest ethical standards, while striving to respond to essential concerns in terms of the environment, regional development and social inclusion.

Since 1961, BNP Paribas has supported large Canadian companies and institutions in their business development by offering a full range of specialized financial services and investment products.

With over 1,400 employees, BNP Paribas in Canada continues to attract experts from diverse fields as well as ambitious young talent from around the world. We are proud to offer our employees a rewarding and international workplace where they can build their professional careers by honing their skills, meeting challenges and enriching their knowledge of the financial industry.

Our certifications and partnerships

• Montreal’s Top Employers 2024
• Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 2024
• Women in Governance  – Parity certified –  Platinum certification
• Pride at Work Canada
• Rainbow Accreditation issued by Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
• Part of Les Affaires top 300 companies in Quebec
• Synclusiv
• Ready, Willing and Able 
• Autisme sans Limites 
• LinkedIn Top Companies 2024

Do you want to discover other BNP Paribas offers in Canada?

Click here: BNP Paribas in Canada Our job offers

** Only selected applications that meet the requirements of the role will be contacted **

In a changing world, unprecedented challenges require unmatched talent. Join one of Montreal’s Top Employers in 2024. We are a dynamic and growing organization having its main establishment located in downtown Montreal and part of a leading international banking institution fully committed to building a more sustainable future. Note that the position may be in the Canadian Branch of BNP Paribas or in one of its subsidiaries based in Montreal. 

The position at a glance

Technical support analyst is accountable for daily support and health of the IT production environment for fund accounting applications. Such tasks include change, request, incident, and problem management for the department. Providing support for fund accounting applications requires understanding the functionality such as NAV cycle, be familiar with classic financial products and derivatives to resolve the issues. The Analyst shall serve on a team which acts as the first point-of-contact (Level 1 and 2): the role will be to receive, to record, and to understand issues, debug and fix technical issues, suggest improvements, route unknown issues to Level 3 support staff, and to then communicate the resolution to the requestor. Assist the user community to resolve technical issues. Coverage during weekend and off-hours are on an “as needed” basis.   Flexible approach to working hours to meet the demands of the team. Willing to work in different day if required. 

In detail

• Ensure day-to-day quality of live applications to end-users by:

• Monitoring production environment.
• Trouble shooting technical issues raised by user and provide resolution within SLA based on the priority and impact.
• Develop good understanding of the existing applications (functional & technical) 
• Diagnosing and resolving incidents within SLA.  
• Ensure daily communication & transition with teams from other time zones.
• Mandatory control measures to be applied to avoid recurrent Incidents.

• Analysis and solving technical issues during production phases, raise problem/change requests if required, ensure the follow up of issues until the delivery of patch corrections. 
• To assist with the streamlining of the support area i.e. suggesting where procedures can be improved without the introduction of risk.
• Guarantee the escalation of problems to the adequate IT organization (internal or service providers or entities) to ensure on-time resolution; manage priorities depending on the criticality of the requests and production failures. Escalate issues to the managers that cannot be resolved, in a timely manner.
• Contribute to maintain a very stable BAU to deliver NAV(Net Asset value) on time and match with the deadlines.
• Provide guidance, instruction, direction to their team and help team create and maintain shared team values. 
• Perform level 1/2 support and complex analysis of reported issues/incidents, and evaluate alternative business solutions and workarounds to minimize the impacts. Ensure issues are identified, tracked and resolved in a timely manner. 
• Closely follow up all production alerts & monitoring dashboards.

The strengths and skills that will help you succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in computer/IT/Software engineering required; advanced degree considered a plus.
• Minimum 5 years financial industry experience.
• Knowledge of ITIL and Incident Management.
• Expert knowledge and experience in SQL Queries (Oracle SQL / PL-SQL)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access & Excel.
• Expert Knowledge & experience of working in Unix environment.
• Knowledge of schedulers (Autosys, Control M), DataStage WTX and file transferring (CFT/FTP/MQ) would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Dynatrace.
• Knowledge of programming language (C. C++, Java, .Net) would be an advantage. 
• Good written and spoken English. 
• Must have worked on Collecting Metrics & Analyzing the request/tickets
• Able to communicate efficiently.
• Good Team Player
• Client focus: Does everything possible to achieve internal or external customer satisfaction by identifying the customer’s needs and providing them with the appropriate solution.

What’s in it for you

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer flexible benefits including a family and spouse insurance program, a defined contribution pension plan and paid days for volunteering. Hybrid work arrangements are available for most positions. In-office presence is required a minimum of 3 days per week, one of which must be on a Monday and/or a Friday. BNP Paribas provides excellent training and personal development programs, as well as opportunities for career development within the company and internationally.

To find out more about our range of benefits, click here

What you need to know

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at the heart of our commitments

• At BNP Paribas all employees are on an equal footing allowing us to create a work environment that values and respects people for their talents, skills and competences.
• BNP Paribas recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, and other protected status (Employment Equity Act and Canadian Human Right Act).
• To learn more about our DE&I commitments, click here

About us

BNP Paribas is the top bank in the European Union and a major international banking establishment. Present in 63 countries, with more than 180,000 employees, the bank holds key positions in several areas of banking and financial services.

BNP Paribas’ mission is to contribute to a responsible and sustainable economy by financing and advising its clients according to the highest ethical standards, while striving to respond to essential concerns in terms of the environment, regional development and social inclusion.

Since 1961, BNP Paribas has supported large Canadian companies and institutions in their business development by offering a full range of specialized financial services and investment products.

With over 1,400 employees, BNP Paribas in Canada continues to attract experts from diverse fields as well as ambitious young talent from around the world. We are proud to offer our employees a rewarding and international workplace where they can build their professional careers by honing their skills, meeting challenges and enriching their knowledge of the financial industry.

Our certifications and partnerships

• Montreal’s Top Employers 2024
• Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 2024
• Women in Governance  – Parity certified –  Platinum certification
• Pride at Work Canada
• Rainbow Accreditation issued by Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
• Part of Les Affaires top 300 companies in Quebec
• Synclusiv
• Ready, Willing and Able 
• Autisme sans Limites 
• LinkedIn Top Companies 2024

Do you want to discover other BNP Paribas offers in Canada?

Click here: BNP Paribas in Canada Our job offers

*** While the description above describes our ideal candidate, we encourage applicants to apply even if they do not fully meet the complete list of qualifications noted***

In a changing world, unprecedented challenges require unmatched talent. Join one of Montreal’s Top Employers in 2024. We are a dynamic and growing organization having its main establishment located in downtown Montreal and part of a leading international banking institution fully committed to building a more sustainable future. Note that the position may be in the Canadian Branch of BNP Paribas or in one of its subsidiaries based in Montreal. 

The position at a glance

BNP Paribas is seeking a candidate for a Vice President position in its Inspection Générale – North America Hub (Internal Audit) as a member of the Market Activities team, in charge of sub business areas within Capital Markets and associated Market Activities Support Functions. The qualified candidate will play an active role in the Internal Audit team, performing risk-based audit reviews and recommending solutions to identified issues and problems within the organization.

In detail

• Acquire a good understanding of the audited activities by showing initiative.
• Employ analytical skills to analyse activities and processes using the BNP Paribas Audit Methodologies and Tools.
• Occasionally lead audit assignments.
• Validate the quality and reliability of the findings and deliverables.
• Add value to the Business by raising relevant recommendations.
• Write clear and concise reports with appropriate recommendations.
• Deliver clear presentations to Senior Management and Internal Audit Management.
• Manage time and priorities while performing the audit reviews.
• Manage and train less senior members of the team.
• Follow up issued audit recommendations and check proper implementation.
• Investigate large incidents and fraud cases if and when necessary.
• Improve personal and professional development by keeping up-to-date with changes in financial services and products and attending training courses / preparing professional exams.
• Adopt and promote good ethical values.
• Other internal auditors in the team.  
• Line and Senior Management of the auditable activities.
• Other internal audit teams in NY/ NJ/ Montreal and occasionally in other locations (Brazil, Europe and Asia)
• External auditors and regulators in rare circumstances.

The strengths and skills that will help you succeed

• BS/BA (Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics or other related field of study).
• At least 4 years of Audit experience, with a focus on Capital Markets.
• A strong understanding of the relevant risks and controls in areas such as Trading, Origination, Distribution, Sales, Order Management and Trade Execution, Compliance (key Markets regulations), Risk Management and Operations.
• Excellent writing, verbal, analytical and interpersonal skills to clearly articulate issues to a wide audience. 
• Team player with demonstrated track record in self-initiative and time management. 
• Accounting qualification (CPA or equivalent),.
• CFA, FRM, Certified Internal Auditor.
• Given the vast majority of our clients, both internal and external, are based outside of Quebec and Canada, specific language requirements may apply. Knowledge of the English is required. 

What’s in it for you

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer flexible benefits including a family and spouse insurance program, a defined contribution pension plan and paid days for volunteering. Hybrid work arrangements, such as remote working up to 50% and flexible working hours are available for most positions. BNP Paribas provides excellent training and personal development programs, as well as opportunities for career development within the company and internationally.

To find out more about our range of benefits, click here

What you need to know

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at the heart of our commitments

At BNP Paribas all employees are on an equal footing allowing us to create a work environment that values and respects people for their talents, skills and competences.

BNP Paribas recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, and other protected status (Employment Equity Act and Canadian Human Right Act).

To learn more about our DE&I commitments, click here

About us

BNP Paribas is the top bank in the European Union and a major international banking establishment. Present in 63 countries, with more than 180,000 employees, the bank holds key positions in several areas of banking and financial services.

BNP Paribas’ mission is to contribute to a responsible and sustainable economy by financing and advising its clients according to the highest ethical standards, while striving to respond to essential concerns in terms of the environment, regional development and social inclusion.

Since 1961, BNP Paribas has supported large Canadian companies and institutions in their business development by offering a full range of specialized financial services and investment products.

With over 1,400 employees, BNP Paribas in Canada continues to attract experts from diverse fields as well as ambitious young talent from around the world. We are proud to offer our employees a rewarding and international workplace where they can build their professional careers by honing their skills, meeting challenges and enriching their knowledge of the financial industry.

Our certifications and partnerships

• Montreal’s Top Employers 2024
• Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 2024
• Women in Governance  – Parity certified –  Platinum certification
• Pride at Work Canada
• Rainbow Accreditation issued by Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
• Part of Les Affaires top 300 companies in Quebec
• Synclusiv
• Ready, Willing and Able 
• Autisme sans Limites 
• LinkedIn Top Companies 2024

Do you want to discover other BNP Paribas offers in Canada?

Click here: BNP Paribas in Canada Our job offers

** Only selected applications that meet the requirements of the role will be contacted **

In a changing world, unprecedented challenges require unmatched talent. Join one of Montreal’s Top Employers in 2024. We are a dynamic and growing organization having its main establishment located in downtown Montreal and part of a leading international banking institution fully committed to building a more sustainable future. Note that the position may be in the Canadian Branch of BNP Paribas or in one of its subsidiaries based in Montreal. 

The position at a glance

Inspection Générale North America (IGNA) Hub is part of BNP Paribas’ global Internal Audit group (Inspection Générale or “IG”) which is staffed by highly qualified individuals who perform risk-based reviews to provide reasonable assurance to senior management on the adequacy of internal controls and recommend control and efficiency improvements.

The Vice President (VP) in Professional Practices Team is responsible for daily audit department activities. The VP in Professional Practices Team will notably assist IGNA Management in the planning, control, monitoring and steering of the audit work. The VP will also provide support to field auditors on the audit workflow tool (TeamMate+) and on the issuance of key assignment deliverables.

In detail

• Provide application support to the IGNA auditors (e.g. TeamMate+, MyActivity, SharePoint).
• Act as point of contact for critical system updates and changes locally and from Head Office in Paris with regard to IG systems, which are specialized/ custom developed workflow tools (e.g. TeamMate+).
• Perform controls on the audit work, notably Data Quality controls such as check between TeamMate+ and assignment reports to ensure the quality of the data entered in TeamMate+ and consistency between TeamMate+ and the assignments reports.
• Assist the audit teams in the issuance of deliverables (assignment letters, audit reports etc.).
• Track internal audit findings and recommendations for closure status, to ensure submissions are on target to meet closure date. Analyze past due internal recommendations, escalating where appropriate to ensure resolution to critical items.
• Assist in the preparation of the audit planning.
• Assist in the preparation of IGNA’s quarterly presentations to the board/audit committees and Hub Latin America (LatAm) audit committees, including collection and preparation of data sourced from Global systems, challenge and analysis of the underlying data, preparation of the committee decks, and coordination with IGNA and Hub LatAm management in the finalization of the decks.
• Assist the Professional Practices Directors in the roll-out of North America Professional Practices best practices throughout Latin America.
• Assist in the production and monitoring of Professional Practices Dashboards (e.g. audit plan progress, timely input in TeamMate+, IG internal Key Performance Indicators “KPIs” impacting the audit function, audit trainings etc.). 
• Assist in the preparation, coordination and follow-up of IGNA Budget, including Headcounts, T&Es, and trainings.

Work conditions: This position provides for standard working conditions in an office and a normal work schedule from Monday to Friday. 

The strengths and skills that will help you succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable and related field (Accounting and/or Finance preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of audit and/or finance experience in the banking industry.
• Extensive knowledge of the financial and banking industry, related products, and the general structure of a financial institution.
• Proficiency in Data analytics techniques and tools (PowerBI, Excel).
• Risk awareness / internal control culture (relevant experience in an audit or permanent control function).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with stakeholders locally and at head office.
• Ability to work in a geographically dispersed team, liaise with audit teams and adapt to new situations and approaches.
• Positive attitude dedicated towards achieving results for the “team”, progressive thinking skills, strong work ethic, and problem-solving skills required.
• Experience providing tools and technology support at a departmental level would be a plus.
• Given that the vast majority of clients, both internal and external, are based outside of Quebec and Canada, specific language requirements may apply. Knowledge of the English is required.

What’s in it for you

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer flexible benefits including a family and spouse insurance program, a defined contribution pension plan and paid days for volunteering. Hybrid work arrangements are available for most positions. In-office presence is required a minimum of 3 days per week, one of which must be on a Monday and/or a Friday. BNP Paribas provides excellent training and personal development programs, as well as opportunities for career development within the company and internationally.

To find out more about our range of benefits, click here

What you need to know

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at the heart of our commitments

• At BNP Paribas all employees are on an equal footing allowing us to create a work environment that values and respects people for their talents, skills and competences.
• BNP Paribas recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, and other protected status (Employment Equity Act and Canadian Human Right Act).
• To learn more about our DE&I commitments, click here

About us

BNP Paribas is the top bank in the European Union and a major international banking establishment. Present in 63 countries, with more than 180,000 employees, the bank holds key positions in several areas of banking and financial services.

BNP Paribas’ mission is to contribute to a responsible and sustainable economy by financing and advising its clients according to the highest ethical standards, while striving to respond to essential concerns in terms of the environment, regional development and social inclusion.

Since 1961, BNP Paribas has supported large Canadian companies and institutions in their business development by offering a full range of specialized financial services and investment products.

With over 1,400 employees, BNP Paribas in Canada continues to attract experts from diverse fields as well as ambitious young talent from around the world. We are proud to offer our employees a rewarding and international workplace where they can build their professional careers by honing their skills, meeting challenges and enriching their knowledge of the financial industry.

Our certifications and partnerships

• Montreal’s Top Employers 2024
• Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 2024
• Women in Governance  – Parity certified –  Platinum certification
• Pride at Work Canada
• Rainbow Accreditation issued by Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
• Part of Les Affaires top 300 companies in Quebec
• Synclusiv
• Ready, Willing and Able 
• Autisme sans Limites 
• LinkedIn Top Companies 2024

Do you want to discover other BNP Paribas offers in Canada?

Click here: BNP Paribas in Canada Our job offers

*** While the description above describes our ideal candidate, we encourage applicants to apply even if they do not fully meet the complete list of qualifications noted***