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 US/Americas ITO CCO (Chief Control Office) department covers the following areas: IT & Cyber GRC (Governance, Risk and Controls), 1LOD Reviews, Program Management, ITO Chief Data Office, and Voice and Record Keeping Program. As part of CCO team we ensure:

•    The management of governance, risk, and controls for the key IT & Cybersecurity activities

•    The oversight of all IT & Cybersecurity internal and external audits, and regulatory examinations

•    The predictive sustainability management of the control framework

•    The ITO data management of record keeping and disposal, trade regulatory reporting and voice & e-Com record keeping.

The role consists in participating to key Control Management activities for the IT & Cyber department of BNP Paribas in Americas. This includes regulatory control testing, QA reviews of projects and changes, control creation, maintaining control library, monthly L1 control and annual generic control library campaigns. The Control Risk Officer reports to the Head of IT & Cyber Control Management.

Candidates are measured on the following four performance drivers, which will dictate how individual impact is considered on the Americas platform:

Results and Impact

• Able to influence peers and team.
• Demonstrates good judgement when making decisions of high complexity and impact.
• Exercise appropriate autonomy in the execution and delivery of work. 
• Responsible for driving outcomes, which have meaningful effect on team or department.

Leadership and Collaboration:

• Creates trust with colleagues.
• Acts in leadership capacity for projects, processes, or programs.

Client, Customer and Stakeholder Focus: 

• Able to build relationships with a mix of colleagues and clients.
• Interacts regularly with management and department leaders.
• Demonstrates the ability to influence stakeholders at the team level. 

Compliance Culture and Conduct: 

• Takes full responsibility for personal actions and demonstrates courage in facing problems and conflicts.
• Perceived as a person of high moral character; upholds corporate values and displays high ethical standards.

In detail

• Conduct Regulatory IT General Controls Testing (ITGC) covering Program Development, Computer Operations, Change Management, Logical and Physical Access
• Complete and report Project QA and Change QA reviews.  
• Perform Control Library Administrative activities like advising team for their control design, creating control in the system of records or update different mappings to other referential.
• Contribute to the Monthly L1 Control Campaigns performing monthly quality review (1c) of scheduled L1 controls and maintaining controls definition and results in applicable tools. 
• Contribute to Annual Generic Control Library (GCL) Campaigns performing GCL testing including reporting of results and creation / monitoring of associated action plans, and determining applicability of scope, budget resources, and obtaining CIO signoff on annual GCL for ICT Changes risks, ICT Security risks, ICT Availability and Continuity risks, ICT Data Integrity risks, and ICT Outsourcing risks.

The strengths and skills that will help you succeed

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of seven (7) years recent experience in Information Technology audit or IT/Cyber Risk & Control
• Bachelor or Master of Science / Engineering, ideally in computer science
• Extensive experience in program development, IT risk and controls related role 
• In-depth knowledge of Information Technology and Information Security (i.e., Infrastructure, Operating Systems, Database, Network, System Development, Testing and Quality Assurance, Production / Application Support, Cyber Defense mechanism and threats). Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills to develop and deliver informative progress reports, proposals, and presentations.Ability to build strong working partnerships with various CIO, CTO and CISO teams.
• Breadth of knowledge in the financial services industry with transversal knowledge of a wide range of banking products, processes, and applications, including but not limited to Capital Markets, Credit Management, Lending Operations, ALM, Cash Management, Payments, Trade Finance, Management Accounting, and Financial Reporting
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving
• Proficient with Microsoft office tools: SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, PowerBI 
• Ability to ask penetrating questions and detect unstated assumptions and resolve conflicts.
• Strong client service orientation / 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.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Scripting language (Python, VBA, Alteryx…)
• Any of the CRISC, CISA, CIA, CISM, CISSP, PMP Certifications are valued.

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.

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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).

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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.

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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