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.

Internship program

As an intern, you will benefit from a 4 month program that aims to give you the tools to develop yourself and discover your potential through customized trainings, networking sessions and transversal projects.

More information about the program available on our website:

BNP Paribas in Canada Students & Young graduates

The position at a glance

Corporate Credit Management (“CCM”) is a transversal Team in support of the approximately 800 Corporate Clients of the North American platform. The CCM Team works to ensure coverage, monitoring & execution of all counterparty risk requests for the Corporate platform. Three functional pillars exist in the Team including: 

  1. Corporate Credit Team – consists of the Credit Analyst & Account Management organizations which provide sector/transaction specialized risk monitoring for the Corporate platform
  2. Transaction Management – Front Office liaison Team for all functional Teams. In addition, provides support on complex transaction and project management
  3. Corporate Credit Coordination – coordinates credit process/methodology topics throughout the CCM Team and the Corporate platform

In detail

As an intern on the Corporate Credit Team, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting more senior members of the team (Analyst to Director) with the credit management of North American corporate clients. Responsibilities include (among others):

  • Assisting with the monitoring of the credit quality of a portfolio of Corporate Clients, across North America, across various sectors, including periodic review of borrowers’ financial statements, covenant compliance reports, press releases and news articles, rating agency and equity analyst reports, industry trends, etc.
  • Assisting with managing a corporate portfolio(s) which consist primarily of IG and sub-IG groups, both leveraged and non-leveraged. 
  • Possibility of participating in deal teams with Sector Coverage Bankers and related product groups to help drive the credit process for new origination activity for prospects and new transactions for existing relationships
  • Assist with the performance credit analysis and preparation of credit memoranda for corporate clients including new transactions, annual reviews, renewals, amendments, waiver requests and financial updates
  • Be a team player supporting and working with other team members, bringing value and contributing to the success of the team

The strengths and skills that will help you succeed

Eligibility: 

  1. Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited Canadian post-secondary program
  2. Must be able to work in the local premises 
  3. Be 18 and over
  4. Have at least one more semester left after completion of internship

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Progress towards Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field
  • Interest in understanding financial statements 
  • Solid Excel skills
  • Team player, able to work independently and collaboratively with various teams in a deadline-focused environment
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in English
  • Ability to confidently operate independently and to constructively interact with more senior stakeholders
  • Interest in developing banking, finance and analytical skills
  • 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 you need to know

  • We will review candidates as they apply, so don’t wait to submit your application;
  • BNP Paribas is committed to accessibility and inclusion. If you need any accommodation during the recruitment process, you can contact accessibility@us.bnpparibas.com
  • You must be legally eligible to work in the Greater Montreal area and, if applicable, hold a valid work or study permit. Physical presence in BNP Paribas’ office(s) is an essential function of this position;

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

RISK Independent Review & Control (RISK IRC) is a special unit within the RISK organization and reports directly to the Group CRO. The independent review arm of the department provides second line of defense for the use of various types of models and, accordingly, is in charge of model risk management. Within RISK IRC there is a Model Governance team and several Model Validation groups. The Model Validation groups are responsible for performing an independent effective challenge of the modelling choices in accordance to internal policies, procedures, and standards. RISK IRC is an international team with presence in 9 countries and that gives you the chance to work with a wide range of experienced and skilled professionals in the credit risk area.

In detail

  • Conduct independent quantitative reviews of the Credit Risk Models used within BNP Paribas (such as IFRS9, Scoring Models, IRB, Stress Testing and ICAAP) in accordance with internal standards and regulatory guidance.
  • Play a major role in the definition and challenge of BNPP’s global modelling convergence across entities by helping reach full compliance with European Banking Regulations (CRD, CRR, Basel IV).
  • Review and assess other models that may affect any of the credit risk cycle decision making process including ESG related models.
  • Provide challenge of conceptual soundness, reasonableness of model output, implementation and any other relevant modelling aspects impacting fit-for-use.
  • Work with validation managers to develop an appropriate validation plan to provide effective challenge commensurate with the level of model risk.
  • Produce documentation of effective challenge process and materials to support committees in review and decisions.
  • Assess ongoing model performance.
  • Defend conclusions to management.

The strengths and skills that will help you succeed

  • Minimum Required Qualifications
    • Master degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, or any other related quantitative field. 
    • 5-7 years of experience validating or developing Credit risk models.
    • Deep quantitative and statistical knowledge (time series analysis, statistical inference and probability, clustering, etc.).
    • Programming experience in statistical or mathematical languages such as SAS, R, Python.
    • Experience producing high quality written technical documentation.
    • Good communication and synthesis skills in addition to critical thinking capabilities and passion for learning.
    • 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 language is required.

      Preferred Qualifications:
      In addition to the minimum requirements, it is desirable for the candidate to be able to demonstrate:
    • Knowledge of the regulatory requirements (such as Basel, IFRS9, etc.).
    • Experience in interacting with regulatory bodies through participation in on-site inspection missions.
    • Knowledge of AI or machine learning techniques.

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

·         We will review candidates as they apply, so don’t wait to submit your application;

·         BNP Paribas is committed to accessibility and inclusion. If you need any accommodation during the recruitment process, you can contact accessibility@us.bnpparibas.com

·         You must be legally eligible to work in the Greater Montreal area and, if applicable, hold a valid work or study permit. Physical presence in BNP Paribas’ office(s) is an essential function of this position;

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

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

The role, primarily focuses on Management Reporting activities and financial analytics for the CIB activities.

  • Produce weekly and monthly management reports; this covers actual production and maintenance considering that the structure evolves frequently to take into account changes in business focus or organization.
  • The role also involve a continuous improvement strategy to ensure that data are collected, organized, enriched and reported in a secure way with a full audit trail.
  •  Ensure that reports are prepared in full adherence with management accounting principles and data reconciled with Finance systems.
  •  Apply knowledge of tools and the business in order to identify process improvements and implement reporting changes. Design and Process improvement expertise are critical as the Canada position is envisioned as a reporting center of excellence with the skills to streamline and automate report production and other financial tasks.
  • The role also requires a solid understanding of Digital solutions to contribute to the transformation of the Finance delivery model.
  • Support on an ad hoc basis other Performance Management activities (maintenance, support to forecast/budget exercise, review of financial indicators, etc.)
  • Assist the manager for the staff coordination and supervise the daily operations of team located in Montreal as well as the team located in BNP Paribas Shared service center located in ISPL (India).

In detail

Projects, systems support, operational process improvements:

• Participate in the upgrades/version releases of respective reporting tools, as well as system amendments/enhancements required to facilitate new/modified reporting requirements. In connection with this effort, assist in user acceptance testing and after care post deployment.
 • Assist in identifying operational process improvements in production, control procedures, and workflow organization to increase the team’s efficiency and effectiveness. Also, assist in integrating and streamlining the reports under the team’s responsibility.
 
 Day to day production: 
 • Ensure delivery of all financial data/reporting in a timely manner from the team members
 • Ensure the control and the integrity of the data throughout the reporting production 
 • Ensure that the reports are in accordance with the quality and granularity defined. 
 • Ensure that the quality controls are defined and properly designed. 
 • Perform sanity checks on reports published on a monthly basis. 
 • Maintain and share Productivity KPI to our stakeholders for both teams under direct Management and the extended team located in ISPL
 
 BI/Project:
 • Enhance and automate all the production reports and ensure that relevant documentation is up-to date and published on a yearly basis
 • Identify opportunities for optimization of current process including:
                 • Automatization of process/controls using Alteryx/SQL/Python and/ou PowerQuery
                 • Visualization/Creation of Digital reports using PowerBI/Tableau
 • Propose significant improvements not limited to the scope of SFM to the Management and lead the initiatives
 
 Support the Client Services teams (CST) located in New York :
 •  have a close link and communication channel with the CST and the head of the SFM team in order to gather necessary information on business evolution
 • keep them informed of any potential delay/risk that could impact agreed production timeline or figures 
 • perform ad-hoc reporting when requested by the Head of CST.
 • in partnership with other teams, contribute to the enhancement of the platform tools as well as the automation and standardization of the tools & reports.
 • perform a yearly review of all the set of reporting to ensure that they remain key for management.
 
 Other tasks: 
 • contribute to any project that has an impact on the reporting (sourcing, mapping, systems evolutions…)
 • observe the bank policies and procedure
 • ensure continuity of service in respect of staffing, training, leavers or exceptional events
 • assist in any special project or request as directed by Management
 

The strengths and skills that will help you succeed

  •  Financial and performance analysis: Degree in Performance Management and Finance from a reputable university.
  •  Between 5 to 8 years of Financial Reporting or Performance Management, preferably within Financial Services Industries.
  • Ability to develop and adapt a process: Ablility to manage multiple projects, and effectively prioritize workload when dealing with multiple deadlines. Team management experience and experience in project management supervision and coordination
  • Digital tools: Excellent IT skills, including experience with data processing tools such as Alteryx or SQL, and creating reports using Business Intelligence tools (SQL, Server Analysis, Tableau or Power BI) as well as Excel skills including pivot tables, power query, advanced Excel functions & macros. Knowledge in Sharepoint (Lists) and other scripting technology would be appreciated (Powershell, Python, Vba) and/or in processes to collect information (mostly via Forms in tools to be defined)
  • Ability to deliver/Result driven: Self-starter and team player, able to work independently and collaboratively with various teams in a deadline-focused environment.
  •  Excellent communication skill
  • Accounting: Knowledge of USGAAP and IFRS is a plus
  • 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

·         We will review candidates as they apply, so don’t wait to submit your application;

·         BNP Paribas is committed to accessibility and inclusion. If you need any accommodation during the recruitment process, you can contact accessibility@us.bnpparibas.com

·         You must be legally eligible to work in the Greater Montreal area and, if applicable, hold a valid work or study permit. Physical presence in BNP Paribas’ office(s) is an essential function of this position;

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

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 this role, you will help assist and support the transformation team in the preparation of financial information, reporting packs/dashboards and KPIs or other key metrics to inform and support decision making for FRESH Management.

The role will include a combination of business-as-usual reporting and contributions to ad-hoc projects.


In detail

Support FRESH NAR management team on various presentation for local and group senior management
Support reporting and tracking of FRESH hiring process
Support and capture the initial FRESH monthly financial and headcount reporting for management
Assistance in the planning and reporting of the budget process
Perform metrics and KPI’s reporting on training, resource capacity, hiring/open HC
Actively participate on assigned projects.
Maintain documentation regarding various projects, processes and operations
Support the development and maintenance of reporting tools, dashboards, and visualizations
SharePoint site maintenance and enhancements
Special projects/ad hoc analysis and reporting as needed

The strengths and skills that will help you succeed

3-6 years experience within banking and the finance function

Bachelor’s degree or relevant Master degree, business, accounting or economics (or international equivalent)

Ability to share / Pass on knowledge

Ability to synthesize / Simplify

Ability to collaborate / Teamwork

Ability to communicate or escalate a problem to achieve goals

Analytical Ability

Ability to deliver/Results driven

Ability to understand, explain and support change 

Creativity & Innovation/ Problem Solving

Ability to develop and leverage networks

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

  • We will review candidates as they apply, so don’t wait to submit your application;
  • BNP Paribas is committed to accessibility and inclusion. If you need any accommodation during the recruitment process, you can contact accessibility@us.bnpparibas.com
  • You must be legally eligible to work in the Greater Montreal area and, if applicable, hold a valid work or study permit. Physical presence in BNP Paribas’ office(s) is an essential function of this position;

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

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

The mission of the Production Support Team is to provide technical assistance to the Loan Servicing and Trade Finance Global Operations Teams as well as to provide operational support when needed in supporting day-to-day operations. 

Reports to: 

Head of Global Banking Operations

In detail

For Corporate Banking Operations, perform specified duties in support of Operations including, but not limited to, as follows:

  • Serve as a point of contact for Operations Teams reporting of processing and systems incidents, performing initial analysis and attempt to resolve prior to referral to relevant Application Support team if further analysis/action is required.
  • Performance of control procedures, including review of exception reports, investigation and follow-up for resolution of exception items;
  • Perform sanctions screening and follow-up as well as other support functions related to the trade finance activity;
  • Perform production support duties related to the loan, trade, supply chain and payment systems utilized by Corporate Banking Operations, including but not limited to review and approval of remittance instructions in Operations and Payments systems, including sanctions screening related thereto.
  • Serve as a back-up resource for operations processing when workload peaks require additional resources in the Operations Teams.

For Corporate Banking specific projects / initiatives, i.e. process improvement or implementation of a new activity / product:

 Assist in the execution of Global Banking Operations Line projects / initiatives for process improvements: prioritize, structure, plan, and execute projects in accordance with ITO-CB’s project management methodology and standards, as follows:

  • As directed document and update project plan; report project status, issues, and risks to the project manager.  Participate in and contribute to the preparation of project meetings
  • Participate in the creation and execution of test cases

Participates in projects to optimize / streamline ops line processes and procedures and assist the project managers in all aspects of the project as directed:

  • Assist in the execution of the regional piece of global ITO-CB initiatives / projects, support deployment of major CIB group initiatives, and collaborate with IT teams (BA, Application Support and Development) on IT projects for the business requirement, testing, and roll-out phases:
  • In conjunction with the project team, assist in understanding business needs and in devising an efficient and effective solution to meet those needs
  • Participate in the functional testing phase (i.e. User Acceptance Test) of production system enhancements / new functionalities / other ops line IT initiatives in coordination / collaboration with Operations, IT, and external stakeholders (e.g. Finance, Risk). Contribute to the preparation of functional test cases and test plans.  Also performs UAT processes and analysis of results as assigned
  • Participate in the implementation of system enhancements / new functionalities; make recommendations to optimize the use of systems and/or streamline processing; assist in the data migration effort following migration and contingency plans, deployment schedules, and procedures
  • Ensure timely completion of quality deliverables, identify and manage dependencies / critical path, monitor progress, and report project status to the various project committee meetings

Populate dashboards and help monitor KPIs for operational efficiency and performance contributing to:

  • Defining KPIs for operational efficiency and performance
  • Determining the reporting process for the ops line to include statistical reporting
  • Participate in periodic process reviews to ensure continuous improvement of ops line processes

The strengths and skills that will help you succeed

  • Bachelor degree or equivalent
  • 4 years of experience in Banking Operations services 
  • Knowledge in the Global Banking Operations services industry with transversal knowledge of a wide range of banking products and processes, such as Trade Finance Operations, Lending Operations, ALM, Cash Management, Payments, Management Accounting, and Financial Reporting
  • Experience with banking applications (e.g. loan / credit management, trade finance, and cash management / payment applications), ability to develop understanding of the applications utilized by the Bank 
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills – i.e. the ability to anticipate problems and solve them quickly and effectively
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel
  • Proficiency in Excel macros a plus
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Strong team player 
  • 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

·         We will review candidates as they apply, so don’t wait to submit your application;

·         BNP Paribas is committed to accessibility and inclusion. If you need any accommodation during the recruitment process, you can contact accessibility@us.bnpparibas.com

·         You must be legally eligible to work in the Greater Montreal area and, if applicable, hold a valid work or study permit. Physical presence in BNP Paribas’ office(s) is an essential function of this position;

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

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

The Assistant Vice-President of the Prime Brokerage team is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and control of the general ledgers for the entities and products under his / her responsibility. When applicable, he / she coordinates investigations, review of ledgers and potential accounting adjustments with the operations and reporting teams that he / she supports.  He / she must also assist the Vice-President in terms of team management, project management and closing periods.  

In detail

Accounting & Control Functions
 
 • Assist the Vice President with the day to day production tasks during the closing period.
 • Help the Vice President manage large scale projects for the team.
 • Be a mentor and coach the less experienced team members to help them complete investigations and reporting related questions.
 
 The team is responsible to :
 • Perform month-end financial closing for their entities (under IFRS and US GAAP).
 • Enforce controls and ensure that balance sheets are in balance; prepare balance sheet reconciliation schedules.
 • Pull together the data necessary to feed the profitability tools (Paradigm).
 • Review ledgers, perform accounting entries and transaction analysis for a set of entities. 
 • Activities/entities are allocated in accordance with the accountant’s experience and the complexity/volume of transactions recorded by the entity. Activities include: 
 • Working with Operations to ensure the accurate reporting at deal-level or portfolio-level.
 • Performing second level review of the operational reconciliations performed by the back offices.
 • Preparing the transaction and revenue allocation by profit center for performance management purposes.
 • Review daily transactional account activity/daily ledgers for posting errors and back-value transactions.
 • Review impairment on financial instruments in accordance with the Group rules.
 • Perform monthly management revenue processing of assigned entities including, but not limited to:
 • Reviewing, adjusting, and maintaining the profitability database;
 • Maintaining analytical balances;
 • Communicating and resolving differences with counterparts;
 • Analyze, reconcile, and review all accounts under their responsibility by performing a variance analysis of corresponding revenue/balance sheet items, highlighting trends, and following up on questions/ concerns;
 • Prepare and book daily/monthly entries as necessary (under IFRS and US GAAP);
 • On a timely basis, provide complete and accurate financial data to the various reporting teams and to management for report production (under IFRS and US GAAP);
 • Provide assistance in responding to questions from the external auditors, Client Service Team, Operations, reporting teams and other by :
 • Ensuring prompt resolution and follow-up of questions / requests for information;
 • Escalating problems / issues to the platform head ;
 • Providing quality service to other teams / groups;
 
 
 Projects, Systems Support, Operational Process Improvements
 • Participate in the upgrades/version releases of respective reporting tools, as well as system amendments/enhancements required to facilitate new/modified reporting requirements. In connection with this effort, assist in user acceptance testing and troubleshooting after deployment.
 • Assist in identifying operational process improvements in production, control procedures, and workflow organization to increase the team’s efficiency and effectiveness. Also assist in integrating and streamlining the reports under the team’s responsibility.
 • Assist in implementing various changes of accounting schemas within the systems (IFRS and US GAAP).
 • Assist operations with the review of complex transactions and how they will be managed in the systems, reported in the financial statements and in the performance management tools.

The strengths and skills that will help you succeed

• Accounting degree from a reputable university. CPA CA designation.

• Between 6 to 8 years of financial and/or management accounting experience.

• Ability to deliver/ be result driven: Be a self-starter and team player, able to work independently and collaboratively with various teams in a deadline-focused environment; strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to develop and leverage networks: Professional posture to develop and maintain key relationships with the business lines and back office transactional contacts.

• Analytical ability: ability to learn new systems and products quickly; effective analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Accounting: Working knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, both IFRS and US GAAP (an asset) and regulatory and tax accounting rules and regulations; Basic capital market products and primer brokerage knowledge preferably from an accounting firm (Big 4 or medium-sized) or within the Financial Services/Banking Industry.

• Excellent Excel skills (including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF).

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

  • We will review candidates as they apply, so don’t wait to submit your application;
  • BNP Paribas is committed to accessibility and inclusion. If you need any accommodation during the recruitment process, you can contact accessibility@us.bnpparibas.com
  • You must be legally eligible to work in the Greater Montreal area and, if applicable, hold a valid work or study permit. Physical presence in BNP Paribas’ office(s) is an essential function of this position;

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

The North America Hub is part of BNP Paribas’ global Internal Audit group (Inspection Générale) which is staffed by highly qualified individuals who perform high quality risk-based reviews of the Business, providing assurance, and when necessary, advising management to anticipate and understand otherwise unexpected risks and put in place appropriate mitigating controls.

The Internal Audit team helps senior management protect the company’s reputation by avoiding financial and reputational damage. Where it is too late to prevent failure, the team investigates the problem, helps management deal with the aftereffects, and establishes guards against re-occurrence. Headquartered in New York, the North America Hub has primary audit responsibility for BNP Paribas’ Corporate and Investment Banking activities in the United States. The audit approach follows practices prescribed by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

In detail

Responsibilities:

  • Assess the strengths and weaknesses of the BNP Paribas North America Wholesale activities, through audits, risk assessments and continuous monitoring activities as they relate to Information Technology, Information Security, and Data Management controls, ensuring business objectives regulatory expectations are met, and risks are sufficiently mitigated.
  • Perform risk-based audits, based on a thorough understanding of the processes and risks associated with both current and emerging technologies, and on a precise assessment of the adequacy and completeness of the GRC, both from a design and effectiveness standpoint.
  • Evaluate the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of Bank policies, procedures, and internal controls as they relate to the Information Technology infrastructure and Business Application Systems as per the terms of the Inspection Générale Audit charter and guidelines of the Bank.
  • Follow audit professional standards and regulatory requirements in the performance of the day-to-day functions of internal auditor.
  • Perform audits of Information Technology operating procedures and processing systems, test operating procedures and processing systems through the performance of detailed fieldwork, examine and evaluate results, assess adequacy of controls, communicate results, and direct follow-up efforts.
  • Review work papers with particular focus on documentation and analysis to support findings.
  • Prepare draft findings and recommendations and follow up on findings to ensure that the appropriate corrective actions were taken by reviewing and validating supporting evidence.
  • Maintain the audit universe and timely update the corresponding risk assessments, supported by a dynamic and documented Continuous Risk Monitoring (CRM) practice, including CRM over the portfolio of IT projects.
  • Maintain a close relationship with the BNP Paribas NAR audit teams and Group Inspection Générale IT audit domain and interact with Bank’s regulators for any matter in scope.

The strengths and skills that will help you succeed

  • Bachelor’s degree (Computer Sciences or other related field of study).
  • At least 6 years of Audit experience, with a focus on Information Systems.
  • A strong understanding of the relevant risks and controls in areas such as IT Governance, IT Risk, IT Production, Cybersecurity, Application Development & Maintenance, Operational resilience, IT Projects, etc.
  • Team player with demonstrated track record in self-initiative and time management. 
  • Experience with banking and financial systems.
  • CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor).
  • Ability to demonstrate effective communication with auditees, both verbally and in writing.
  • Exceptional analytical abilities, strong organization, and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to demonstrate business tactical and strategic thinking, as well as innovation and creativity.
  • Strong risk and control awareness, and knowledge of risk assessment methodology.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • One (1) or more years of Information Technology operational experience.
  • One (1) or more years of Global Market operational experience.
  • One (1) or more years of Information Security operational experience.
  • CISM (Certified Information Systems Manager), and/or CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional).
  • Knowledge and experience with Windows and Unix operating systems, middleware, networks, databases, and emerging technologies.
  • Given the vast majority of our clients, both internal and external, are based outside of Quebec and Canada, specific language requirements may apply. Bilingualism in French and 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

·         We will review candidates as they apply, so don’t wait to submit your application;

·         BNP Paribas is committed to accessibility and inclusion. If you need any accommodation during the recruitment process, you can contact accessibility@us.bnpparibas.com

·         You must be legally eligible to work in the Greater Montreal area and, if applicable, hold a valid work or study permit. Physical presence in BNP Paribas’ office(s) is an essential function of this position;

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

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

The primary role of the vice president in Credit Risk Review is to perform (and lead) risk-based reviews of the bank’s credit portfolio to timely and accurately identify credit weaknesses, which then informs management of how-to best risk manage the credit portfolio. 

The purpose of Credit Risk Review is to provide the relevant governing bodies, including the Board Risk Committee/US Risk Committee, and senior management with an independent assessment of BNP Paribas credit risk management processes to ensure that credit risk exposures and loan impairments are approved, managed, rated, and evaluated consistent with internal credit risk policies and regulatory guidance. This includes validation and, if necessary, adjustment of credit risk ratings; review of compliance with internal rating models and credit policies; assessment of workout plans for the reasonableness of assumptions; and determination of the reasonableness of assumptions regarding loss estimation for credits with significant weaknesses. Due to its independence, risk-rating decisions made by the credit risk review prevail over the business and RISK.

In detail

Specific responsibilities include:

  • Acquiring a solid understanding of the reviewed activities 
  • Applying knowledge of specific industry risks, to support the development of a credit review plan for the assignment.
  • Assessing adequacy and effectiveness of governance and management of credit risk.
  • Perform in-depth time bound reviews of credit portfolios to assess credit quality and validate the accuracy of the assigned counterparty risk ratings and loss given default rates and recommending changes, as necessary.  
    • Individual credit reviews require thorough but succinct written credit analysis demonstrating an understanding of the following:
  • Obligor’s business and structure
  • Nature of facilities extended by the bank (ranging from plain-vanilla corporate loans to highly complex loan and derivative products) and exposure thereunder. 
  • The bank’s position in the capital structure
  • Expected source of repayment 
  • Collateral
  • Legal documentation
  • Obligor’s financial condition (profitability, balance sheet strength, cash flow and liquidity profile)
    • Ratings validations require:
  • Thorough understanding of relevant rating methodologies (including U.S. regulatory ratings)
  • Re-performance of ratings assessment
    • Assessing the quality of credit analysis performed by the business groups and the RISK Department and the quality of the underwriting. 
    • Evaluating compliance with regulatory guidelines and bank policies. 
    • Evaluating complex financing transaction structures and capital markets products and the associated risks and mitigants.
  • Ensuring that work is documented and communicated to stakeholders within an organized and prescribed framework.
    • Adding value to the area under review by raising relevant recommendations.
    • Writing quality recommendations (and sections of reports) in plain English.
    • Delivering clear presentations to Senior Management and management of Credit Risk Review.
  • Identifying actual and potential problem exposures.
    • Evaluating the appropriateness of the level of provisions for impaired credits.  Assessment of provisions requires a thorough understanding of IFRS principles and involves challenging assumptions and re-performing discounted cash flow analysis if warranted.
  • Liaising, as required, with the appropriate regulatory examiners. 
  • Developing and maintaining relationships within the bank.
  • Checking proper implementation of recommendations.
  • Keeping abreast of the evolution of standards and regulations through training, publications, and seminars.
  • Adopting and promoting strong ethical values (including abiding by and being a champion of the code of conduct and BNP Paribas’ commitment to diversity and inclusion).

The strengths and skills that will help you succeed

  • 7+ years’ experience, including 5+ years in the field of credit and counterparty risk, ideally in a risk management, credit risk review, or a portfolio management role. Experience in analyzing financial institutions (banks, brokers, hedge funds, asset managers, insurers, and pension funds).
  • Strong credit analysis skills with a solid understanding of the credit process. Must be knowledgeable of and conversant with portfolio risk measurement and risk mitigation concepts and techniques. This includes :
    • Concepts of probability of default and loss given default.
    • U.S. regulatory credit rating system.
    • Ability to analyze deals in terms of protection, including structuring and security (collateral and guarantees).
    • Credit risk models.
  • Ability to ensure completion of reviews within budget.
  • Strong writing, verbal, and interpersonal skills are essential.
    • Must be able to write with clarity, precision, and conciseness. 
    • Must be comfortable discussing findings and making recommendations with the appropriate balance of tact and professional assertion. Ability to “stand one’s ground” with confidence in the face of disagreement is essential.
    • Must be cognizant that audience includes all levels of management and external reviewers (including internal audit, external audit, and regulators).
    • Ability to discern essential matters amidst “background noise” is key.
    • Ability to communicate and interact with senior management as peers.
    • Ability to maintain relationships with senior and other levels of bank management to ensure transparent and open two-way lines of communication. 
  • A proactive mindset :
    • Ability to anticipate and develop actions to address emerging issues before they become problems. This includes matters impacting the credit review function and the whole bank (this includes banking, economic, sector, and regulatory matters). 
    • Disposition towards continuous improvement (in terms of how credit risk review operates, efficiency, and ways to increase the “value-add”). 
    • A holistic/transversal view of the bank:
  • Ability to see how issues identified in one area may impact other areas.
    • Ability to alert all relevant members of bank management and bring parties together to collectively develop solutions.
  • Good knowledge of U.S. regulatory environment, particularly regarding credit risk review and credit and counterparty risk. 
    • Includes experience interacting with bank regulators (including anticipation of and reaction to regulatory concerns, transparency of communication, and instilling confidence).
  • Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with industry peers.
  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject area (e.g.: finance or accounting)
    • MBA and/or relevant Professional certification (e.g. : CFA) a plus
  • 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

  • We will review candidates as they apply, so don’t wait to submit your application.
  • BNP Paribas is committed to accessibility and inclusion. If you need any accommodation during the recruitment process, you can contact accessibility@us.bnpparibas.com
  • You must be legally eligible to work in the Greater Montreal area and, if applicable, hold a valid work or study permit. Physical presence in BNP Paribas’ office(s) is an essential function of this position.

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

The HR Excellence Center focus on the Employee Journey model and provide HR support and operational excellence to both current staff and new joiners:

  • Employee On-Boarding for new hires, including international mobility.
  • Workforce Administration/Employee Data Management.
  • Employee Inquiries/HR case management tool.
  • Data Governance.
  • I-9 Immigration Compliance (US only).

 
In Detail

Employee On-Boarding 

  • Act as primary the point of contact for new joiners to ensure a positive Employee Experience.
  • Partner closely with our different teams to issue offer letters.
  • Enter required data into HR systems to ensure and arrange systems access and a smooth transition to BNP Paribas.

 
 Workforce Administration (employee information and data management)

  • Collaborate with HR stakeholders to support onboarding of new joiners and validation of employee data in HR information systems.
  • Responsible for the administration of employee data attributes in HR systems.
  • Proactively analyze current operational and business processes, make recommendations, and execute changes to improve efficiency.
  • Collaborate with HR & business stakeholders on employee data related projects.
  • Ensure systems are aligned and/or reconciled.
  • Support operational tasks for leavers.

 
 Employee Inquiries

  • Act as point of contact for HR policy questions as needed.
  • Partner with Benefits team to ensure the proper handling of life events, leaves of absence and additional programs.
  • Act as subject matter expert for Employee Handbook.

 Data Governance

  • Perform reconciliations and monitor data integrity by identifying and resolving data discrepancies and data quality issues between PeopleSoft and other employee data management systems.
  • Ensure strict respect of Data Governance Principles across all HR IT systems and databases.
  • Support internal and external data auditing, on a regular and ad hoc basis.

 

 I-9 Compliance (US only)

  • Ensure this critical step is handled for new joiners in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Assist, when needed, for any required re-verification of existing staff.

The strengths and skills that will help you succeed

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field-social sciences.
  • 5 years of HR experience preferred.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Ability to adapt, understand and follow processes and work well independently and in a team environment.
  • Client service-oriented mindset.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Demonstrate ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with the respective HR and Business stakeholders.
  • Ability to work as part of a multicultural team.
  • Spanish or Portuguese is an asset. 
  • 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 and French 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

  • We will review candidates as they apply, so don’t wait to submit your application;
  • BNP Paribas is committed to accessibility and inclusion. If you need any accommodation during the recruitment process, you can contact accessibility@us.bnpparibas.com
  • You must be legally eligible to work in the Greater Montreal area and, if applicable, hold a valid work or study permit. Physical presence in BNP Paribas’ office(s) is an essential function of this position;

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

Business Overview:

As 2nd Line of Defense function and delegated by the Intermediate Holding Company (“IHC”) Audit Committee, BNP Paribas Wholesale Holdings, Corp. Audit Committee, and management, the Finance Control Group (“FCG”) is responsible for assessing an Internal Control for Financial Reporting (“ICFR”), Internal Control over Compliance (“ICOC”) process (collectively US Regulatory Controls) as well as IT & Data Controls supporting both ICFR and ICOC programs. Main aspects of the program are to:

  • Perform risk identification and assessment over financial statements (ICFR) and regulatory reports (ICOC);
  • Conduct walkthrough, tests of design and tests of operating effectiveness over in-scope process and controls;
  • Conduct regulatory data testing, including transaction testing, over certain regulatory reports and datasets;
  • Conduct spot controls on a periodic basis;
  • Assess and communicate to relevant parties control exceptions and deficiencies identified during the testing;
  • Collect the relevant data and prepare presentation material to various committees, including management and Board committees;
  • Collaborate with various stakeholders to improve data quality of information used by the firm;

Position Overview 

The role will report to the IT Control Manager, embedded within the Financial Control Group. The IT & Data Control function is responsible for (1) developing strategy and testing the IT General and IT Dependencies Controls (“ITGC/ITD”), which have impact over ICFR and ICOC, and (2) providing data quality control framework and testing capabilities for various financial and regulatory reports. The position is expected to carry out testing responsibilities for ITGC/ITD and review various datasets and underlying supporting information for key regulatory reports.

In detail

For this position, specific responsibilities will be to conduct risk assessment and perform tests of controls regarding ITGC/ITD, impacting various financial and regulatory reporting in the US. He/She is expected to collaborate with stakeholders, execute testing procedures, and analyze any identified exceptions and deficiencies to the control framework. Additionally, he/she is responsible for assessing the organizational reporting risk involving data quality and upstream operations and business line processes used to source, process, and perform various reporting activities in the US.

Key duties / elements of the work include:

  1.   Identify key processes, risks, and controls relating to ITGC / ITD;
  2.   Perform walkthrough and update relevant control documentation;
  3.   Execute designed testing procedures assess effectiveness of ITGC / ITD;
  4.   Coordinate with other team members (including those from offshore testing center and Business Control teams) and contributing to tests of controls, key report testing and assess and communicate control deficiencies;
  5. Perform testing procedures to validate the accuracy and suitability of data utilized in reporting by obtaining source documents & performing transaction testing;
  6. Contribute and assist in the team’s various projects and initiatives around Finance & Tax;
  7. Contribute to reviewing and presenting control results to the respective management and Board committees;
  8. Leverage 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 degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent of IT audit.
  • Minimum 4 to 6 years of experience in banking or external audit and/or advisory firm, auditing relevant processes of international financial institutions, performing process walkthrough and independent testing.
  • Practical understanding and knowledge of COSO framework and internal control requirements under SOX (or equivalent regulatory framework) for IT components.
  • Ability to collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to manage projects and expectations, and complete milestones.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – ability to clearly articulate complex issues/requests.
  • Attention to detail and the ability to work with teams globally.
  • Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to handle complex projects in a multi-tasking environment and meet deadlines while delivering high quality results.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Power BI, Project).
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
  • Previous experience in working on relevant data quality topics, including data management and data quality controls.
  • 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.

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What you need to know

·         We will review candidates as they apply, so don’t wait to submit your application;

·         BNP Paribas is committed to accessibility and inclusion. If you need any accommodation during the recruitment process, you can contact accessibility@us.bnpparibas.com

·         You must be legally eligible to work in the Greater Montreal area and, if applicable, hold a valid work or study permit. Physical presence in BNP Paribas’ office(s) is an essential function of this position;

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).

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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

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