Business analyst - Finance & Risk IT

at  BNP Paribas

In a changing world, unprecedented challenges require unmatched talent. Join one of Montreal’s Top Employers in 2022. 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 Finance & Risk IT Team is responsible for the implementation of third party and in house developed reporting solutions for the Liquidity, Finance and Risk sponsors. Their scope of responsibilities includes the interaction with multiple stakeholders, project management, business analysis, technical support and development of IT solutions in line with best practices established by CIB and the BNP Paribas group.

THE STRENGTHS AND SKILLS THAT WILL HELP YOU SUCCEED

Bachelor’s degree or relevant Master degree, business, accounting or information technology (or international equivalent).
3+ years of relevant working experience as a Business Analyst.
Prior experience with implementation and testing of accounting systems, accounting rules/events, interfaces and reports.
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.
Behavioral skills
Strong verbal and written communications and collaboration with stakeholders.
Ability to share / pass on knowledge
Ability to synthesize / simplify
Client focused ability to collaborate / teamwork
Active listening
Ability to deliver/results driven
Critical thinking
Creativity & innovation/ problem solving
Transversal skills
Ability to anticipate business / strategic evolution.
Ability to manage a project
Ability to develop and adapt a process
Ability to conduct a negotiation
Ability to understand, explain, and support change
Ability to develop and leverage networks
Business and Technical skills
Document Business Requirements, Functional Specifications, Test Management, Release Management, etc.
Ability to analyse data, processes, identify/define problems, and develop effective solutions
Data management, integration, transformation, visualisation and underlying tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, etc.)
Systems Development Lifecycle and Tools (JIRA, Confluence, DevOps, etc.)
Banking, Finance, Accounting and Technology
User experience and customer journey approach, transaction life cycle managment

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

We will review candidates as they apply, so don’t wait to submit your application;
If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. BNP Paribas will work with you to ensure that you are able to participate fully in the process;
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, is based outside of Quebec and Canada, our positions require employees to speak another language than French – being English for most positions; other languages such as Spanish or Portuguese may be also specifically required and such will be clearly mentioned in the requirements of the position;
All BNP Paribas employees in Canada must be adequately vaccinated against COVID-19 on the date of hire, unless exempt for a reason protected by the Canadian Human Rights Act.

ABOUT US

BNP Paribas is the top bank in the European Union and a major international banking establishment. Present in 65 countries, with more than 190,000 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 1,200 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.

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