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.

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BNP Paribas in Canada | Students & Young graduates

The position at a glance

The RISK Rotational Graduate Analyst role is a permanent position that starts with an 18- month journey within the RISK Americas Junior Talent Program. 

The RISK Americas Junior Talent Program has been designed as a succession of 6- to 12-month long assignments within 2 to 3 different RISK teams. During these initial 18 months, the graduates will be developing their technical and soft skills in a stimulating environment. This program offers valuable international and cross-business/functions exposure, as well as learning, development and networking opportunities. 

At the end of the 18 months period, the analyst will join one RISK teams on a permanent basis.

The role will be located in Montreal, where BNPP RISK has created a Shared-Service platform with the mandate to deliver high-quality services to the RISK teams in Americas and globally.

In addition, as a BNP Paribas Canada CIB Graduate, you will benefit from tools to develop yourself and discover your potential through hands-on experiences, customized trainings, networking sessions and transversal projects: 

• Engage in an initial induction training that will give you the tools to succeed and allow you to network with your Graduate class across all business divisions
• Have a dedicated Program Partner who will act as your go-to resource, as well as a dedicated senior business leader specifically aligned to champion the success of your class
• Participate in senior speaker events and roundtable discussions to network with colleagues and gain a comprehensive understanding of financial markets
• Learn about industry topics through ongoing workshops and trainings as part of a bespoke graduate curriculum, as well as philanthropic and social events
• Be placed on a fast-track career trajectory with the opportunity for both lateral and upward mobility

In detail

The RISK function in Americas

Integrated into a group-wide RISK function, RISK Americas covers the 2nd largest regional BNPP platform worldwide. The Americas RISK function covers BNPP wholesale activities in the Americas, encompassing more than 200 professionals in the region. With presence across the Americas (LatAm, Canada, New York and New Jersey) to cover the various BNPP Americas activities, the teams are highly collaborative, as well as very integrated with the Group RISK function and with stakeholders from multiple business lines and functions. 

RISK Mission Statements: 

• To advise the Bank’s Management on risk appetite definition 
• To contribute as an objective “second pair of eyes” that risks taken on by the Bank align with its policies 
• To report and alert Bank’s Management of the status of risks to which the Bank is exposed 
• To contribute to the development and growth of the risk culture within the Group 

With business-dedicated RISK teams and more transversal RISK practices, RISK Americas cover all types of risks:

• Credit and counterparty risk, market risk, funding and liquidity risk, as well as interest rate and FX risk of the Banking book, insurance risk and operational risk
• RISK covers all Group’s activities and geographies
• Provide a holistic view of the risk profile to the Bank’s Management and Board, by coordinating with the relevant Functions to ensure relevant risk assessment, aggregation, and reporting

Scope of the RISK Montreal Hub

The RISK Montreal Hub constitutes the latest addition of Shared Services Platforms developed for the RISK Function.

Working directly with our U.S. colleagues, we ensure a high risk management oversight of their activities. We operate through 6 teams composed of high-quality profiles and diverse skills talents gathered internationally to reach the excellence of the services provided and help to better protect and serve our Bank.

RISK Montreal Hub is a transversal platform for the RISK Function covering added-value activities from Monitoring of risks, to Models development and validation, Governance and Data Science across a wide range of underlying risks: Credit Risk, Market Risk, Counterparty, Operational Risk and Cyber Risk. It consists of but not limited to the 6 teams below. 

Operational Risk Management (“RISK ORM”): 

RISK Market and Financial Institutions Markets (“RISK MFI”): 

RISK Independent Review & Control (“RISK IRC”): 

Model RISK: 

RISK Strategic Governance & Credit Platform (“RISK SGCP”):

RISK Global Services (RISK “GS”):

The team provides a high level of services to the rest of the RISK teams through 3 transversal activities:

• Resources and expertise to accompany RISK teams on their regulatory & transformation projects
• Permanent control and Business management of RISK activities
• Support to the RISK teams in their day-to-day utilization of the RISK Systems owned application in a global follow-the-sun model. 

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

Our programs are a springboard for college students to launch their careers through exciting and intellectually stimulating opportunities. They are highly dynamic, well designed and crafted to build your professional skills and capabilities. To succeed within our teams, we look for those with a strong academic background, sharp analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to articulate ideas and communicate well, to clients and colleagues. 

• Financial, economic or quantitative academic background  
• Internship experience within financial services and/or consulting preferred
• Not afraid to be challenged by new subjects or experts 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal) 
• Strong attention to detail and ability to respect deadlines 
• Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively within a team 
• A keen intellectual curiosity and sense of drive 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) 
• Coding experience (Python, SAS, PowerBI, R…) preferred
• 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).
• To learn more about our DE&I commitments, click here

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***