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

The Change & Solutions Americas organization works closely with BNPP’s executive management and senior leadership to design and implement high-level, strategically important projects, and shape the development of the Bank in the region (US, Canada, and Latin America). The team delivers value across CIB Americas through an integrated and agile approach with deep international interconnectivity across departments, and a strong focus on servicing internal clients.

Change & Solutions Americas delivers change-the-bank initiatives including strategic planning, business development, operating model transformation, process reengineering, and advanced analytics (i.e., Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning). These initiatives cover the full change management value chain from strategy to implementation.

The organization provides its employees with the high-intensity, high-impact training of top-tier consulting firms combined with access to the resources of a premier global investment bank. Our staffing model provides significant independence, international exposure, and opportunity for innovation, allowing you to develop both technical and soft skills. You will be afforded significant autonomy at an early stage and will have the opportunity to work on critical projects directly with senior and executive management. Your work will play a significant role in influencing the future of the Bank.

The team is highly collaborative internally and with clients across the Bank. Engagements can span multiple business lines, functions, and/or regions within various BNP Paribas entities enabling employees to build a strong network upon which to build their career.

In detail

 The team members are responsible for the following activities:

• Independently identify issues, develop strategies to improve the team’s problem-solving process and proactively suggest innovative solutions 
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Prepare and proactively participate in presentations and interviews
• Perform creative and effective market research and data analysis 
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in handling individual deliverables 
• Provide core Project Management support by understanding the overall project plan and timeframe, keeping to the defined schedule and using discretion to consider actionable next steps

The strengths and skills that will help you succeed

Minimum required qualifications:

• Bachelor degree or equivalent 
• One to four years of experience in financial services and consulting
• Experience in a similar full-time role in a related field 

Preferred qualifications:

• Internship experience within financial services and/or consulting

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

Results and Impact

• Materially contributes to the structuring of problems, and asks insightful and strategic questions that help further understanding
• Independently performs key analyses and fact gathering
• Synthesizes the key takeaways from analyses to define actionable recommendations with some guidance 
• Quickly ramps up to create a good understanding of BNPP and broader industry, building from the data and research used in the analyses
• Plans the required work according to the project milestones, and keeps openness and transparency with the project team on delays, risks and others

Customer, Client and Stakeholder

• Requests information and follows up on data requests with minimal oversight, establishing good working relationships within the project team and with junior project stakeholders
• Creates near client-ready presentations, writes clear and concise emails, interacts well with junior clients and is credible with more senior clients 
• Understands motivation and definition of success for project, exhibiting understanding of client context when drafting recommendations

Leadership and Development

• Is receptive to feedback and coaching, acts upon feedback, and provides constructive upward feedback
• Develops a reputation for being a good team member
• Actively contributes to transversality, supports the building of institutional knowledge, contributes to the broader BNPP community via ERGs, Civic Events, etc.

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

• 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 French and English 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.

Our certifications and partnerships

• Montreal’s Top Employers 2025
• Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 2025
• Women in Governance  – Parity certified -  Platinum certification
• Pride at Work Canada
• 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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*** 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***