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

APS Project Manager – ALMT, S&T & Transversal services will be responsible for APS Transversal support for Perimeter's application suite. Position includes ensuring team’s alignment to quality and controls defined in Bank's standard operating procedures. These controls are related (but not limited) to IT Change, Incident & Problem management BAU and other streams.

In detail

APS BAU

• Support various BAU activities of APS application suite. These include (but are not limited to):
  1. user support BAU & releases.
  2. upgrade plans for remediating software obsolescence and vulnerabilities on the platform
  3. application upgrades including vulnerabilities Mgmt.

GOVERNANCE & CONTROLS

• Significantly contribute to governance and control area for the department (Global Banking, ALM Treasury, Functions).
• Ensure that the standard operating procedures are updated and maintained along with their associated controls, and their implementation.
• Work on tasks related to Risk and Controls framework development and BAU assessments, Ensure the Bank policies are applied uniformly across teams.
• Ensure the department is always audit ready. Be prepared to Represent or assist the representative of the department in all internal and external audits.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Assist in centralizing all incoming projects (Change the Bank) for the platform and manage deliverables from the team.
• If necessary, be hands on and eventually play a Project Manager role.
• Lead ongoing transformation and continuous process improvement initiatives to improve quality, mitigate operational risk and optimize expense.
• Assist in the budget preparation exercises for the department, and track invoices and other expenses.

MNGMT. REPORTING

• Identify and streamline KPIs and reporting needs. Generate scorecards/ dashboards for management and business reporting.
• Ensure quick meaningful Metric/periodic report/snapshots generation that ease and drive MGMT decisions.
• Centralize the reporting structure for governance, controls, projects, reports etc.  and ensure its maintainability. 
• Assist in the preparation of management committees – OpCos, governance forums, project committees, etc.

OTHERS

• Oversee IT continuity exercises for the department and ensure that its recordkeeping is maintained in line with controls.
• Organize and monitor the activity and interaction of the Team aligned with a "client-focused, simple and clear, collaborative and efficient approach.
• Oversee and evaluate customer feedback to develop quality improvement processes.

The strengths and skills that will help you succeed

• 5 to 7 years’ experience in similar environment 
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics or other related field of study
• Experience in Production support role.
• Good knowledge of ITIL processes and frameworks.
• Significant experience with processes like incident, change problem and release mgmt.
• Experience in gathering data and generating reports/graphs with tools like ServiceNow.
• Hands on with MS Office tools for reporting and presentations.
• Experience with data warehousing and reporting technologies.
• Good infrastructure knowledge – Linux, Windows, Cloud computing, replication, architecture.
• Excellent communication skills, interacting with users, IT and stakeholders.
• Experience in the banking sector, with an understanding of regulatory obligations is a strong plus.
• Ability to take initiatives (make proposals and drive them to completion).
• Organizational skills (being proactive)

• 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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