In a changing world, unprecedented challenges require unmatched talent. Join one of Montreal's Top Employers in 2025. 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

Payments and Clearing Solutions (PCS) provides a full array of International and Domestic Cash Management Services (Customer Payments, Financial Institution Transfers, ACH and Check Collection Services) to our international and domestic banking customers and internal departments.  Additionally, is responsible for a broad range of monitoring, regulatory screening and reporting functions for operational control and end-of-day reconciliation. PCS processes on a regional platform, where a portion of US activity is processed in Montreal and a portion of Montreal’s activity is processed in New York. This is being done for a number of reasons, the most important of which is for business continuity and resiliency.  PCS is comprised of the following sub departments:  Payments & Level 1 Sanctions, Sanctions Enforcement and Exceptions, Client Support Services, PMO/Orga and Data Governance.

Sanctions Enforcements and Exceptions – The group is responsible for addressing any escalations of messages that are identified as “hits” against the sanctions lists and manages those transactions through completion or escalate them to Level 3.     

In detail

• Perform a Level 2 review of transactions that are referred to the OFAC Exception queue for potential sanctions violations and manage the queues in order to ensure our deadlines are being met.
• Conduct investigation on payments that need to be held for regulatory reasons pending additional information and monitor case investigations to make sure that proper follow-ups are being made and responses are being addressed in a timely manner. Analyze information obtained from case investigations to make a clear determination on the proper course of action to be taken on the payment.
• Work closely with the U.S. and Group Financial Services, Legal and the Treasury in performing wire transfer searches or handling regular case investigations when deemed necessary.
• Ensure that all transactions escalated for Level 2 review are compliant to all external and internal regulations and policies.
• Validate vender added file uploads to our filtering systems to ensure that list changes, additions or deletions are updated to the systems accurately and add/modify/delete entities to the local list as requested by the USFS team
• Ensure all payments comply with BNP Paribas group payment transparency policy.
• Make recommendations for procedural changes where deemed necessary.   
• Prepare and analyze various reports as needed
• Make direct contribution to BNPP operational permanent control framework.

Work conditions: This position provides night shift working conditions from 10Pm to 6AM.

The strengths and skills that will help you succeed

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*Given the vast majority of our clients, both internal and external, are based outside of Quebec and Canada, specific language requirements may apply. Professional working proficiency in English language 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 are available for most positions. In-office presence is required a minimum of 3 days per week, one of which must be on a Monday and/or a Friday. 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

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.

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*** While the description above describes our ideal candidate, we encourage applicants to apply even if they do not fully meet the complete list of qualifications noted***