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 CIB Americas Operations Data Governance Department was created in 2015 to setup, drive and continuously improve the way data is controlled throughout the organization in the U.S. under the leadership of the CIB/IP Chief Data Officer. It looks to satisfy the requirements related to principles for effective enterprise data aggregation and reporting, and is intended to support evolving regulatory requirements. Specifically the team provides support to all other units within Data Governance including Client referential data and controls for that data and critical processes.

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

• Project Management / Implementation of data policies
  • Support the efforts and principles of operational and data governance excellence
  • Contribute to the development of action plans
  • Monitoring and implementation of controls
  • Study analysis of regulatory requirements
  • Quickly earns the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders
  • Executes with limited information and ambiguity
  • Execution of controls

• Excellent relationship management behaviors with ability to:
  • Maintain relationships with business, technology and operations areas
  • Drive controls, process and data improvement
  • Devise and adopt creative solutions to complex issues

In detail

• Oversee systems related to static data input, including but not limited to CRDS,MAOS,ATLAS2,ALERT,COSMO
• Monitors MAOS process and LE/NLE creations flow, investigates process issues, and arbitrates solutions among various onshore/offshore teams.
• Perform system reconciliations related to client static data; follow-up and reports breaks to relevant teams; 17a-5 reporting, performs RMPM Correspondent functions, drive in annual disclosure mailing process, follow-up with SBO/RM account reassignments
• Develops and maintains knowledge on the BCBS239 guidance as well as the RaDAR program implementation so as to constantly adjust, as relevant within the scope of Client referential data, to the approach promoted by the Group
• ensuring appropriate level of urgency is raised within the function business to handle data quality issues and generally foster a high level of quality & integrity of the data used for risk, liquidity and regulatory reporting
• Contributes to data quality / integrity / remediation initiatives
• Participates in the Data Community’s data quality assessments, including: data profiling, establishment of data quality rules and thresholds for KDEs; review of data quality reports provided back to the Community
• Participates in the Data Community’s data trace program, including, tracing samples of data from report back to origination; checking transformations and aggregations for accuracy; and proving out accuracy by reconciling against source documentation.
• Works with IT to provide visualization of lineage of Data Community’s data, highlighting transformations and aggregations from origination through to reporting
• Educates business and technical communities on purpose and value of Data Governance and importance of Data Quality
• Coordinates all changes to their assigned community Reference Frameworks for KDEs through active leadership of the running change and change implementation processes Knowledge of data/content management (Ex: relational, metadata, controls, etc.)

The strengths and skills that will help you succeed

• 1-3 years of Banking experience or related field.
• Degree in Business, Finance or another relevant field. Computer science knowledge is an added advantage.
• Solves complex project issues which may require facilitation of multiple senior resources
• Collaborative and inclusive mindset
• Executes with limited information and ambiguity
• Excellent relationship management behaviors with ability to:
  1. Maintain relationships with business, technology and operations areas
  2. Mobilize and motivate teams and drive process improvement
  3. Problem Solver and Project Manager
  4. Coach the principles of operational and data governance excellence
  5. Development of problem statements and action plans
  6. Value stream mapping, project planning and systematic problem solving
  7. Plan and manage complex projects and timelines
• 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, 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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