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. 

Graduate program 

As a graduate, you will benefit from an 18 month program that aims to give you the tools to develop yourself and discover your potential through customized trainings, networking sessions and transversal projects. This is a permanent role.

More information about the program available on our website: 

BNP Paribas in Canada | Students & Young graduates

The position at a glance

IT Production is a transversal function which provides all core technologies, production security and applications support to all businesses of the bank in the Americas. The CTO Office covers transversal topics for the department, including governance, budget, staff management, and project management. The Budget Graduate Analyst will be responsible for day-to-day budget and resource monitoring, variance analysis, and reporting improvements for the entire IT Production Americas scope, as well as contributing to Americas contribution to key global initiatives related to budget and resources. They will also be responsible for contributing to budget and resource strategy, including preparing presentations to senior management, liaising with global and local counterparts to align strategy and reporting, enforcing data quality processes related to budget, time-tracking, and expenses, and contributing to other ITP governance, strategy, and CTO Office topics.

In detail

The team members are responsible of the following activities:

• Contributing to annual budget preparation, construction and follow-up, including meeting with SMEs to review and challenge entries, preparing materials to present budget to senior management, integrating management feedback
• Monthly Actuals monitoring and Forecast update: investigating accounting ledger and invoice workflow tools to analyze actuals versus budget/forecast and preparing financial reporting; reviewing variance with SMEs to identify source of discrepancies and address errors if needed. Preparing of deliverables for local and head-office committees on budget analysis including spend vs budget on key projects, headcount by location, and headcount spend by type of employee
• Proposing and implementing of process improvements to enforce data quality, leadership of training on budget/expense tools to IT Production managers, including creation of presentation materials and presenting on budget data quality topics at ITP team meetings and dedicated training sessions. 
• Creating and maintaining comprehensive budget & resource management documentation and improving current reporting processes. Monitoring internal reporting for data quality issues and working with ITP colleagues to correct them including reclassing or resubmitting invoices if necessary
• Acting as Clarity tool and time-tracking SPOC for IT Production, including man day and project monitoring, assisting in new project creation in the tool and ensuring accurate data in the tool

Work conditions: This position provides for standard working conditions in an office and a normal work schedule from Monday to Friday. 

The strengths and skills that will help you succeed

Education: 

• Bachelor's degree or foreign education equivalent in economics, finance, accounting, or equivalent experience in accounting or budget/finance management

Years of experience: 

• Internship or co-op experience at bank or working on finance topics at a technology company is preferred

Languages: 

• Knowledge of the English is required.*

Technical skills: 

• Applicant should have some familiarity with banking operations/financial services and familiarity with general IT and infrastructure processes. Strong technical skills are not required but a capacity to understand the different technologies involved is helpful.
• Strong skills in Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBi). Excel strong skills are required (pivot tables, use of formulas). Macro VBA or other automation skills are a plus.

Soft skills: 

• Applicant must have strong verbal & written communication skills and attention to detail. Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to collaborate with different teams/departments and across office locations/time zones is required.
• Able to work well under pressure and within short time constraints.

*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.

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***