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.

POSITION OVERVIEW

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

THE STRENGTHS AND SKILLS THAT WILL HELP YOU SUCCEED:

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

WHAT 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;

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.

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