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.
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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.
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Ensure that reports are prepared in full adherence with management accounting principles and data reconciled with Finance systems.
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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.
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The role also requires a solid understanding of Digital solutions to contribute to the transformation of the Finance delivery model.
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Support on an ad hoc basis other Performance Management activities (maintenance, support to forecast/budget exercise, review of financial indicators, etc.)
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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
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Financial and performance analysis: Degree in Performance Management and Finance from a reputable university.
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Between 5 to 8 years of Financial Reporting or Performance Management, preferably within Financial Services Industries.
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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
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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)
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Ability to deliver/Result driven: Self-starter and team player, able to work independently and collaboratively with various teams in a deadline-focused environment.
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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
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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 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
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** 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
CIB IT Production, ServiceNow Developer:
The ServiceNow Developer main goal is to provide ServiceNow development services and, platform support at Canada/AMER Pacific time-zone in order to fulfill a follow-the-sun strategy as a part of ITG ServiceNow Global Production Support Team
In detail
Main Responsibilities as follows:
- Analysis and implementation of business demands and development on ServiceNow;
- Implementation of new uses with ServiceNow best practices;
- Adhere to ITG Agile Process requirements / ServiceNow release deployments;
- Setting up and, technical maintenance of Service Catalogues for BNP entities;
- Creating and implementing ServiceNow test plans and implementation runbooks;
- Realizing data imports, reporting, mapping data, screen creation, workflow creation and other related implementations;
- Incident resolution for ITG ServiceNow platform;
- Provide ‘Follow the Sun’ Support coverage for AMER time zones;
- Report to ServiceNow Global Production Support Team related tasks.
The strengths and skills that will help you succeed
REQUIREMENTS
- 5 years of experience in the field.
- Up to date ServiceNow System Administrator Certification – CSA;
- Experience with ServiceNow development with complex IT environments;
- Experience with Agile (SCRUM) development process;
- ITSM/ITIL certification (Strong 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.
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS
- Ability to understand complex systems, and propose or develop IT solutions;
- Ability to create and report technical solutions to a collaborative multidisciplinary environment across different regions and entities;
- Good at organizing and managing multiple priorities and/or projects;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly and concisely to audiences of varying technical levels.
- Continuous self-improvement on new technology benchmarks and best practices.
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
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. RISK IRC is composed of several Model Validation groups and a Model Governance team. The Model Validation groups are responsible for performing an independent effective challenge of the modelling choices in accordance with internal policies, procedures, and standards under the umbrella of the Federal Reserve Board letter SR11-7. Further, RISK IRC is an international team with presence in 9 countries.
In detail
- Conduct independent quantitative reviews of the AI models used within BNP Paribas – CUSO IHC in accordance with internal standards and regulatory guidance, in particular SR11-7.
- Leverage existing expertise to lead validation of AI models used by different groups, such as the Global Markets trading desk and the sales team.
- 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.
- Work closely with BNPP Global Market data scientists to help BNPP be compliant with model validation requirements set by the regulation.
- 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
- Advanced degree (Master or PhD) in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Data science or any other related quantitative field.
- 5+ years of experience validating or developing models related to quantitative research in finance, such as derivative pricing, asset price modeling, algorithmic trading, etc.
- Solid quantitative, statistical and AI knowledge: predictive modeling, data science techniques, time series analysis, statistical inference and probability, clustering, etc.
- Programming experience in statistical or mathematical languages such as Python or R.
- Experience with machine learning frameworks such as LightGBM, Tensorflow, or PyTorch.
- 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 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 SR11-7).
- Familiarity with trading desks’ products and strategies.
- Experience in developing and working on real-world machine learning projects.
- Experience with mentoring junior team members.
- Experience with NLP frameworks, such as NLTK, spaCy or Gensim.
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
RISK is a fully independent function whose mission is to advise the bank’s top management on risk appetite, to provide fast and reliable information about the risk profile to report, to offer high quality risk management expertise to the group’s stakeholders as well as to foster risk anticipation.
RISK Markets & Financial Institutions (“RISK MFI”) is responsible for the monitoring of market, liquidity and counterparty risks of the BNP Paribas Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB) perimeter. RISK MFI helps the Group senior management, the RISK function and Global Markets to make the best choices by anticipating on events and finding the right balance between profitability and long-term protection of the Bank. RISK MFI is organized into 2 streams (Analysis & Decisions and Platform), present in 14 locations across Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC) and Americas.
In detail
As part of the RISK MFI Management Information (MI) Americas team (part of RISK MFI Platform), the candidate will have the following responsibilities:
- Be responsible for running elements of the local management information framework, including qualitative needs, while working alongside other members of the RISK MFI MI Americas team.
- Contribute to the operation and animation of the main risk committees within RISK MFI MI’s scope (e.g. Market & Counterparty Risk Committee (MCRC), Stress Testing Technical Committee (STTC), Prime Services Main Positions, etc.), as well as the broader Americas risk managed view.
- Further develop and enhance the stress testing platform for market and counterparty risk locally, while maintaining consistency with global processes, where applicable.
- Work with risk and systems analysts to implement stress tests ensuring the correct identification of the perimeter and system capability limitations that may affect delivery of results.
- Produce and analyze stress test results for coherence, resolving or escalating issues found in the calculations.
- Interpret and implement regulatory and internal requirements for capital adequacy for market and counterparty risk (primarily on economic loss/gain scenarios but also on capital).
- Collate, develop and document explanations of capital related results.
- Animation of the capital analysis and reporting metrics for market and counterparty risks ensuring calculations from a Federal Reserve and US Basel III perspective.
- Support the wider RISK MFI MI team through contribution to various global risk analysis topics.
- Contribute to process improvement and innovation efforts.
The strengths and skills that will help you succeed
- An analytical/economics academic background; the candidate is expected to have (or be capable of learning quickly) a solid understanding of the main financial products and their risk drivers.
- Knowledge of market risk and/or counterparty risk through trading, credit analysis or related position.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English language) are an absolute requirement due to the need to establish and maintain contacts and information flow with different teams across the bank.
- Excellent organizational skills and be able to locally organize tasks in project mode and be able to ensure timely progress or escalation when required.
- Ability to multi-task and re-prioritize to quickly adapt to changing needs as required.
- A general all-around IT competence; python programming experience is an advantage.
- Experience and comfort in presenting to senior management Is preferred.
- Knowledge of capital markets regulation is an advantage.
- 3- 5 years relevant work experience.
- 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
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
- 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
• Enhance and automate all the production reports and ensure that relevant documentation is up-to date and published on a yearly basis
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
- Degree in Performance Management and Finance from a reputable university.
- Between 2-4 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.
- Analytical Ability: Effective analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to develop and leverage networks to increase knowledge on the organization and the related processes.
- 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. 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
As part of a comprehensive action plan for the prevention of money laundering and financing of terrorist activities (“AML”), the Due Diligence Analyst assesses client risk by completing the “Know Your Customer” form (“KYC”); this includes the sensitivity proposal based on the sensitivity analysis results, which are determined by an evaluation grid. The Analyst will be in direct contact with clients (internal and external) in order to obtain the documentation required by internal and external regulations. The Analyst will work closely with other due diligence officers in the BNP Paribas Group network.
The role is to perform CIB Clients due diligence analysis and checks at the client Onboarding and recertification and to contribute the overall client’s assessment in terms of KYC.
The Analyst is also in charge of maintaining the department’s database, as well as preparing reports and statistics for submission to executive management on a regular basis.
In detail
- Understand the principles and be familiar with CIB products
- Aware of various types of trading entities – limited, private and public companies, holding companies, hedge funds, asset managers, special purpose vehicle’s, trust’s etc.
- Complete KYC forms for compliance purposes, including the following:
- Conduct research on legal entities in the Bank’s systems as well as in official government records and other public websites
- Conduct basic corporate financial research;
- Conduct research on the economic activities of legal entities using available internal documents, such as credit proposals, or on public websites, such as Business Week (sector/industry type, products, services sold, localization of main suppliers, main clients and operation locations);
- Evaluate client sensitivity according to a predetermined grid and instructions;
- Communicate with clients, as needed, to gather information on beneficial ownership or on any other missing documents.
- Notify the compliance/financial security department if a client’s identity or documents appear fraudulent or suspicious.
- Monitor problematic situations.
- Verify the compliance monitoring process: have relationship managers and the business-line head sign and review the KYC form.
- Help with process implementation and verification and participate in procedure updates.
- Complete the form in compliance with the Bank’s internal and external regulations within set timelines.
- Manage and follow-up on reports required by financial intelligence units in Canada and Paris within the set timelines.
- Take part in different projects under the supervision of the Head of Due Diligence.
Qualifications – Interne
The strengths and skills that will help you succeed
- Bachelor’s in administration or business and expertise relevant to the main duties described above.
- 1-2 years’ experience.
- Theoretical or general knowledge of banking products and legal documentation in the banking sector.
- Knowledge of banking sector compliance rules.
- Good understanding of legal business structures to determine a legal entity’s final beneficiaries.
- Good knowledge of IT tools and software.
- Rigorous work performance.
- Good judgement and analytical skills and takes initiative.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to manage stress and prioritize.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Customer service 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’s in it for you
In addition to competitive compensation, we hybrid work arrangements, such as remote working and flexible working hours are available for most positions. BNP Paribas provides opportunities for career development within the company and internationally.
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;
- Given the vast majority of our clients, both internal and external, are based outside of Quebec and Canada, specific language requirements may apply. These will be clearly mentioned in the qualifications of the 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 Top Employer 2024
- Canada’s Best Diversity Employer 2024
- Women in Governance – Parity certified – Gold certification
- Pride at Work Canada
- Rainbow Accreditation issued by Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
- IndigenousWorks
- Part of Les Affaires top 300 companies in Quebec
- Synclusiv
- Ready, Willing and Able
- Autisme sans Limites
Do you want to discover other BNP Paribas offers in Canada?
Click here: BNP Paribas in Canada Our job offers