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
- Understand and analyze the business line’s needs in one or more functional areas, with the aim of developing the appropriate and sustainable solutions that are consistent with the entity’s strategic plan and the associated portfolio of requests.
- Ensure that the solution meets the requirements set out to cover the business line’s needs.
- Act as the contact person within the project or maintenance teams and for the business line in relation to data and functional aspects.
In detail
The team members are responsible for the following activities:
- Contribute to preliminary studies in liaison with the business line.
- Help where appropriate to monitor the portfolio and prioritize requests within the book of work.
- Clarify performs critical and constructive analysis, and, where appropriate, compares the business line’s needs against the entity’s strategic plan.
- Formalizes the required need and ensures it is approved by the business line.
- Define, formalizes, and obtains approval of the requirements set out to cover the need in collaboration with the contributors involved, in accordance with the entity’s practices.
- Carry out or help with the testing activities within the functional scope.
- Supports the business line in carrying out user tests.
- Contribute to conjunction with the business line to change management and roll out for the end customer.
- Help to identify business line impacts generated by the solution and with the development of action plans.
- Act as the contact person within the project and/ or maintenance teams and for the business line in relation to data and functional aspects.
- Share knowledge about the area of expertise and provide functional support.
- Carry out reporting in accordance with the operating rules and practices defined for the scope.
- Help with the coordination of user communities.
- Build partnerships with assigned development and stakeholder teams.
- Write technical or functional specifications, perform workload, and risk analysis related to these solutions.
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
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant Master degree, business, accounting or information technology (or international equivalent).
- 3+ years of relevant working experience as a Business Analyst.
- Prior experience with implementation and testing of accounting systems, accounting rules/events, interfaces and reports.
- 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 the English is required.
Behavioral skills
- Strong verbal and written communications and collaboration with stakeholders.
- Ability to share / pass on knowledge
- Ability to synthesize / simplify
- Client focused ability to collaborate / teamwork
- Active listening
- Ability to deliver/results driven
- Critical thinking
- Creativity & innovation/ problem solving
Transversal skills
- Ability to anticipate business / strategic evolution.
- Ability to manage a project
- Ability to develop and adapt a process
- Ability to conduct a negotiation
- Ability to understand, explain, and support change
- Ability to develop and leverage networks
Business and Technical skills
- Document Business Requirements, Functional Specifications, Test Management, Release Management, etc.
- Ability to analyze data, processes, identify/define problems, and develop effective solutions
- Data management, integration, transformation, visualization and underlying tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, etc.)
- Systems Development Lifecycle and Tools (JIRA, Confluence, DevOps, etc.)
- Banking, Finance, Accounting and Technology
- User experience and customer journey approach, transaction life cycle management
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
- We will review candidates as they apply, so don’t wait to submit your application;
- BNP Paribas is committed to accessibility and inclusion. During the recruitment process, accommodation needs are available at all times for candidates. You will have the chance to make a request for an accommodation during your application.
- 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;
- If you are applying and accepted to a position which requires working in/for the U.S. securities industry, you will be required to provide your fingerprints and undergo additional background checks by the FBI. BNP Paribas Securities Corporation is required to maintain a supervisory program over the conduct of its Associated Persons; some of your personal data will be transmitted to the United States of America and made available to US regulators. Please reach out to BNPP for additional information; or you can also find an overview here: 3110. Supervision FINRA.org
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***
