Financing activities and risk cost analyst (Fixed term contract)

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

The assistant vice-president of financing activities and risk cost is responsible for the maintenance and daily management of the ledgers for the entities and platforms under their responsibility. When necessary, they ensure the coordination of the review and potential adjustments with other groups. The assistant vice-president of financing activities and risk cost will also participate in the project resulting from the implementation of an accounting system or new processes for the products under the team's responsibility. The assistant vice-president of financing activities and risk cost assists the vice-president in relation to team management, project management, and closing periods.

In detail

Accounting and control functions.  Support the vice president in daily production tasks during the closing period. Assist the vice president in managing large-scale projects for the team.   Advise and mentor less experienced team members to help them conduct investigations and address reporting issues. 

Team responsibilities: Financing activities and cost of risk:

• Perform the monthly financial closing for its entities (IFRS and US GAAP). 
• Prepare and record daily and monthly entries, if applicable. 
• Evaluate the daily activity of transactional accounts and daily ledgers to identify errors and transactions with return value. 
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliation schedules. 
• Review the ledgers and perform account and transaction analysis. 
• Evaluate, adjust, and update the profitability database. 
• Analyze, reconcile, and review all accounts under its responsibility by conducting a revenue variance analysis, highlighting trends, and following up on issues and concerns. 
• Provide timely, complete, and accurate financial data to the management accounting team for reporting. 
• Assist in addressing questions from external auditors, the customer service team, the operations team, and other support groups by ensuring quick resolution and follow-up on inquiries and requests.
• Information; reporting issues to the person responsible for the platform; providing quality service to other groups. Projects, assistance for systems, and improvements in operational processes. 
• Participate in the updates and launches of respective production reporting tools, as well as necessary system changes and improvements to facilitate the satisfaction of new or modified reporting production requirements. 
• As part of this effort, collaborate on user acceptance testing and post-deployment troubleshooting; Help identify improvements to operational processes regarding production, control procedures, and workflow organization to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the team. Also participate in the integration and streamlining of reports for which the team is responsible.

Other functions

• Respect the bank's policies and procedures.
• Ensure the smooth production of reports: by becoming familiar with the reports, related tasks, and the responsibilities of the person the holder is replacing; by training a replacement in the preparation of reports and tasks under his responsibility.
• Participate in the development and evaluation of staff, as well as in the operational processes related to personnel (recruitment, hiring, and training). 
• Ensure that employees have the necessary skills and competencies to participate in report production. Participate in requests or special projects as directed by management.

Work conditions: This position provides for standard working conditions in an office and a normal work schedule from Monday to Friday. 

The strengths and skills that will help you succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting awarded by a reputable university CPA or CA designation is an asset.
• Minimum of six years of experience in financial accounting or managerial accounting, preferably within the financial services sector.
• Basic knowledge of corporate banking products is an asset 
• Practical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, both for IFRS and US GAAP (an asset), as well as rules and regulations regarding tax accounting. 
• Excellent knowledge of Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP and SUMIF functions.
• Ability to quickly learn to use new systems and products.
• Sense of initiative and teamwork, and ability to work independently and in collaboration with various teams in a deadline-driven environment.<
• Effective skills in analysis, organization, and problem-solving. 
• Solid communication skills, both written and verbal.
• 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, 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.

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).
• To learn more about our DE&I commitments, click here

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***