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
The business analyst will work on the implementation of OFS (One Finance System), a General Ledger deployed in the Americas to replace the current one. This will standardize the Finance processes across CIB and the other regions and create synergies for the Finance function and the bank.
In detail
The business analyst will coordinate with IT and internal stakeholders across F&T to ensure on-time quality delivery of the project. (S)he will:
- Establish and conduct meetings to communicate objectives, expectations, project roles, status updates, track open issues, and work with all groups and clients to resolve issues as required.
- Drive implementation consistency and quality through execution of project management best practices.
- Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path items while ensuring project quality.
- Develop detailed project plans including documentation, testing and executing protocol and tasks.
- Collect and analyze user requirements and business processes.
- Develop functional specification for delivery to IT.
- Lead project postmortems and communicate lessons learned in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
The strengths and skills that will help you succeed
- Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting.
- Minimum 5 years of experience.
- Experience in business and system analysis (gathering requirements, creating system specifications) in the financial services industry.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly and concisely to audiences of varying technical or accounting levels.
- Ability to work effectively in geographically dispersed cross-functional teams.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- 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.
What’s in it for you
In addition to competitive compensation, we hybrid work arrangements, such as remote working and flexible working hours are available for most positions. BNP Paribas provides opportunities for career development within the company and internationally.
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 Top Employer 2024
· Canada’s Best Diversity Employer 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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