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

This position plays a key role within the Global Banking Americas (“GBA”) Conduct & Regulatory Oversight Team, part of the greater Global Banking Conduct & Control Office (“GBA CCO”). Operating within the first line of defense, the GBA CCCO is responsible for the coordination, implementation and on-going monitoring of a sound operational risk and permanent control framework for Global Banking. The GBA Conduct & Regulatory Oversight team provides transversal support across several critical areas, including conduct programming, coordination of remediation efforts, platform supervision and governance for new transactions and activities. 

At BNP Paribas, the Transaction Activity Committee (TAC) and New Activity Committee (NAC) serve as the formal governance forums to control the new product and transaction approvals. The TAC/NAC coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the end-to-end governance process for these activities across the Global Banking product lines and coverage teams. 

This role is responsible for managing a dedicated pipeline of new transactions & activities and ensuring timely, accurate and efficient coordination across stakeholders. In addition, the coordinator will provide transversal support across the broader control framework. This includes oversight of monthly control execution and reporting, KPI/KRI analysis, discontinued product certification, internal and external exam inquiries and other ad-hoc duties that ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory expectations. 

In detail

In close collaboration with the Head of TAC/NAC Coordination and various stakeholders across the organization, the candidate will be responsible for the following core activities: 

• End-to-End Governance Coordination
  1. Lead the coordination for the full lifecycle of new transaction and activity committees for GBA, ensuring alignment with established procedures and local regulatory expectations. 
• Committee Documentation Management
  1. Prepare and oversee all committee-related documentation in partnership with Senior Banking Members, Business Sponsors & functions to ensure governance packages are accurate, complete and timely. 
• Condition Management & Reporting
  1. Maintain and monitor the condition classification framework, ensuring accurate tracking, timely closure of open items, and effective downstream reporting. 
• Discontinued Product Certification
  1. Implement and maintain the certification process and data reporting for discontinued products as part of the broader product governance.
• TAC/NAC Control Execution
  1. Manage and execute the evolving key controls related to TAC/NAC governance for the Americas, ensuring consistency and risk aligned execution. 
• KPI/KRI Reporting
  1. Produce and deliver monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), and related management reports to support visibility and oversight. 
• Training & Awareness
  1. Support the delivery of recurring training campaigns and awareness sessions related to TAC/NAC governance across the platform. 
• Policy & Tooling Deployment
  1. Contribute to the deployment and continuous enhancement of TAC/NAC related policies, procedures and tooling to improve governance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ad-Hoc Control Support
  1. Provide support on ad-hoc initiatives to enhance the robustness and effectiveness of the control environment across the GBA businesses.

The coordinator will be expected to determine sufficiency and completeness of all materials and risk narratives, which directly affects the ability of the committee and other stakeholders to assess and approve activities. The coordinator will work directly with senior business and function stakeholders to shape and guide the governance process. All coordination duties will be overseen by the Head of TAC/NAC coordination. 

Staff supervision/ Organizational Structure:

This position will report directly to the GBA Head of TAC/NAC Coordination. All duties will be supervised by the department head. All key documentation will be expected to be reviewed with the department head prior to committee circulation. Strong communication between the VP coordinator and department head is expected. 

Work conditions:

This position provides for standard working conditions in an office and a normal work schedule from Monday to Friday. This position requires no travel.

The strengths and skills that will help you succeed

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• 7 to 10 years’ experience in financial sector
• 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. 
• Deep understanding of Corporate and Investment Banking / Capital Markets activities either working in Business, Risk, Audit or Operations departments
• Experience working directly with front office staff 
• Ability to influence
• Ability to manage change and drive business process re-engineering
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities, complete work accurately and in a timely manner against strict deadlines.
• Experience in dealing with regulatory engagement (inquiries, examinations, continuous monitoring meetings)
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with members of the management team and other colleagues across the bank
• Desired: Graduate business degree

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Project management & organizational skills 
• Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with experienced managers (COO, CEO level) and provide effective briefs on risks and issues
• Strategic thinking and analytical reasoning 
• Team player able to communicate efficiently with a global network of people (Business and Functional Partners, Group)
• Adaptability

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***