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

Corporate Credit Management (“CCM”) is a transversal Team in support of the approximately 800 Corporate Clients of the North American platform. The CCM Team works to ensure coverage, monitoring & execution of all counterparty risk requests for the Corporate platform. Three functional pillars exist in the Team including:  

1.    Corporate Credit Team – consists of the Credit Analyst & Account Management organizations which provide sector/transaction specialized risk monitoring for the Corporate platform 

2.    Transaction Management – Front Office liaison Team for all functional Teams. In addition, provides support on complex transaction and project management 

3.    Corporate Credit Coordination – coordinates credit process/methodology topics throughout the CCM Team and the Corporate platform 

In detail

As Senior Credit Analyst on the Corporate Credit Management Team, the successful candidate will be responsible for the credit management of assigned corporate clients and for working on new client deals along with other colleagues on the Team (Analyst to Director). Core tasks and responsibilities include (among others): 

•    Managing and monitoring the credit quality of a portfolio of assigned Consumer Products Corporate Clients, including periodic review of borrowers’ financial statements, covenant compliance reports, press releases and news articles, rating agency and equity analyst reports, industry trends, etc. 

•    Directly managing portfolio will consist primarily of IG and sub-IG Consumer Products groups, both leveraged and non-leveraged (including LBOs). Sound modelling skills are required 

•    Actively participate in deal teams with Sector Coverage Bankers and related product groups to drive the credit process for new origination activity for prospects, new clients and existing relationships 

•    Perform credit analysis and prepare credit memoranda for assigned corporate clients including new transactions, annual reviews, renewals, amendments, waiver requests and financial updates 

•    Evaluate clients/transactions for risk-related changes 

•    Strong interaction with the Risk, Bankers (i.e. Coverage) and Product Teams (among others, FX, IRD, Commodity, Global Trade Solutions, Loan Capital Markets, and Leveraged Finance Teams) including leading the credit process amongst the various stakeholders to ensure an in-depth and thorough credit assessment as well as an efficient and smooth turnaround of transactions 

•    Be a team player supporting and working with other team members, bringing value and contributing to the success of the team 

•    Maintain reporting related to the assigned portfolio including among other things exposure tracking, regulatory related requirements, and other general reports for internal/external uses 

•    Interact with other bank branches to coordinate on client strategy and interact with internal and external auditors during loan examinations 

•    Attend bank meetings and/or client calls with the Bankers 

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

• Degree in Finance or Accounting or Master in Finance and/or MBA/CFA 
• Minimum of 6 years of prior experience in corporate banking (preferably in corporate credit management) and/or at rating agencies covering Corporate Clients 
• Fluency in English * 
• Good knowledge of financial statement analysis and fundamental corporate credit analysis skillset
• Knowledge of general banking products and banking practices including an understanding of loan structures, terms, credit agreements and projection modeling skills
•  Advanced projection modeling skills
• Highly organized, motivated and hard working with strong business writing and verbal skills
• Ability to confidently operate independently and to constructively interact with more senior stakeholders
• Excellent business writing skills
• Proficiency in Word and Excel

*Given the vast majority of our clients, both internal and external, are based outside of Quebec and Canada, specific language requirements may apply. Professional working proficiency in English language 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***