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 Data Steward position within the Finance COO - Data Office (FDO) serves as the primary liaison for the CIB Americas Finance & Tax department, ensuring the maintenance of an effective data governance framework. Reporting to the head of FDO, the Data Steward will be responsible for assessing, evaluating, and resolving data quality issues, formulating and proposing optimal data sourcing and maintenance strategy, and assist Finance & Tax management for the implementation of the strategy.

In detail

The Finance COO Office (FCOO) implements solutions for the Finance and Tax teams to achieve their goals. The FCOO connects teams within the Finance & Tax with various BNP Paribas groups, including front-line Business, Project Management Office (PMO), and Technology teams, across multiple locations globally.

The FCOO handles projects related to business and regulatory changes, strategic initiatives, and application reengineering to enhance functionality, efficiency, and data quality/control. The FDO ensures data quality through development of optimal data sourcing process, remediation or improvement initiatives, development and maintenance of data lineage and ownership, and performance of data quality check controls for ongoing monitoring.

The data steward will lead the business line stream, supporting Finance & Tax teams by analyzing data issues, investigating anomalies from data quality checks, and proposing and implementing data sourcing structures. This includes: 

•    Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements and processes for data strategy implementation.

•    Document existing and proposed workflows, identifying gaps and areas for improvement.

•    Develop training plans for data elements introduced from new systems and processes.

•    Support enhancement efforts of data control environment and upstream processes.

•    Lead the remediation effort over issues related to data sourcing, data inaccuracy, and data compliance. Prepare and present these issues to the relevant data governance bodies.

•    Ensure timely and quality delivery of assigned projects and activities.

•    Coordinate with stakeholders across various locations including New York, New Jersey, Montreal, Mumbai, London, and Paris.

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

The strengths and skills that will help you succeed

• Bachelor's degree in related field. 
• Minimum 7 years of experience in IT audit (external or internal) and/or IT control framework management and implementation within the financial services industry.
• Atleast 3-5 years of experience in managing a team of business analysts.
• Strong self-direction and initiative, with the ability to take complete ownership over projects and tasks.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including expertise in business process and data analytics.
• Knowledge of accounting and basic general ledger structures is required.
• Experience must encompass business analysis, data sourcing and management, business/functional specification, and application testing.
• Ability to understand financial products and system architectures, as well as accounting business processes including financial and management reporting (e.g., IFRS and US GAAP), month-end closing processes, regulatory reporting, entity consolidations, and multi-currency accounting.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the capability to multi-task and articulate complex issues clearly and concisely to audiences of varying levels.
• Proven ability to work effectively in geographically dispersed cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Power platform.
• Working knowledge of project management skills, JIRA, and SharePoint.
• Working knowledge in python.
• Experience in Alteryx flow designing/implementation.
• 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  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***