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
A contract management specialist within Vendor Management Operations supports in the creation, execution, and analysis of contracts within an organization. A contract management specialist monitors contract compliance with specified requirements and alignment with company goals. This role involves monitoring and reporting on compliance and supporting mitigating contract risks.
In detail
A contract management specialist works closely with Vendor Management Operations, Third Party Management Office, Procurement, and Legal to support the bank businesses and functions in contract management, evaluation and execution following the bank standards and control framework on contract management.
- Assist in the overall management third party contract lifecycle operations, including supporting stakeholders in contract review, evaluation, and management
- Escalate / seek guidance on deviations from preferred terms
- Collaborate with business areas to ensure visibility and understanding of key contract risk areas
- Streamline communication and monitor processes related to contract negotiation, modification, and execution
- Assist in the management of internal documentation of key terms prior to contract execution and in connection with reporting to internal governance committees
- Design and implement reporting on the contract risk
- Reinforce the utilization of bank contract templates and observation of the bank’s control framework as it pertains to contract risk
- Generates compliance and risk metrics and provides reporting to management
The strengths and skills that will help you succeed
Qualifications
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Very strong work ethic and ability to deal with confidential information
- Experience with a multicultural environment
- Expertise and experience handling third parties contracts and relationships
- Ability to understand contractual agreements
- Be a problem solver
- Demonstrate excellent relationship management and conflict management capabilities in order to guide stakeholder and the vendor relationship through contract life cycle
- Attention to detail
- Understanding when and how to leverage guidance an workflows and to escalate to stakeholders for assistance
Education / Experience
- +5 year-experience in contract management type of role
- BA in procurement, business or related discipline coupled with excellent academic credentials
- 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 French and 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 [at] us.bnpparibas (dot) 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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