Risk Support Analyst

at  BNP Paribas

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

We are looking for a highly qualified and motivated production support analyst to join our RISK team.
Within the Risk Department, the Risk Management Systems team ensures the continuous evolution and operation of the Bank’s market and counterparty risk systems, which are responsible for the daily calculation of market risk capital data using advanced methods approved by regulatory bodies (Monte-Carlo).
The IT Operations Risk team is responsible for calculating and providing risk data for all asset classes in the Risk Management Department for market and counterparty risks.
These functions have a broad scope, covering all commercial (core and exotic) sites and products in all sectors of the capital markets activity of the CIB Division.
The team offers unique experience with a wide range of risk quantification techniques (transaction sensitivity, risk value, other interest indicators and loan repayment, stress tests, reserves, counterparty risk) and their integration into a single market and counterparty risk management system.
The analyst will resolve system problems, optimize risk reporting and ensure data integrity across the platform for critical RISK applications.
In addition, the analyst will also work with key stakeholders to enhance platform capabilities and oversee the delivery of specific market and counterparty risk.

THE STRENGTHS AND SKILLS THAT WILL HELP YOU SUCCEED

3-5 years of experience in Applications Production Support
Strong experience with Linux systems including command-line operations, shell scripting and system troubleshooting.
Experience with Apache Kafka, including monitoring, troubleshooting and performance tuning of Kafka clusters.
Hands on experience with Dynatrace to monitor and optimize application performance
Solid understanding of SQL for database troubleshooting, query optimization and data analysis
Experience with Apache tomcats including managing and troubleshooting applications running on tomcat servers.
In depth experience in Splunk for log management and real time analysis
Should have experience in Jira, ServiceNow or other ITSM tools.
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;

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.

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