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The position at a glance
As a Senior Project Manager, you will steer end-to-end finance implementation projects that modernize BNP Paribas’ general ledger and deliver new capabilities for our clients while ensuring regulatory compliance. By turning deep business analysis into disciplined project execution, you will help the bank fulfill its mission of providing reliable, innovative financial services across North America. This role bridges core banking and capital markets expertise with a collaborative approach to transformation.
Several project typologies can be considered:
- Digital projects, where Finance processes are being automated and streamlined.
- Regulatory projects, where Finance reporting is adapted to meet Regulatory requirements for Head office reporting.
- Business Projects, where Finance systems are adapted to handle new products or needs coming from Front Office or ALMT.
- Internal Finance (Finance for finance) projects, where various Finance teams need to be coordinated to reach an internal goal (organization topics, internal requests from the Group, internal requests from the CFO executive committee).
In detail
- Execute end-to-end project lifecycles following defined methodologies such as V-Cycle or Agile to ensure the successful delivery of digital, regulatory, business, or internal finance projects.
- Coordinate with IT and internal stakeholders across F&T to ensure the on-time, quality delivery of projects through continuous alignment.
- Develop measurable project goals and monitor progress toward achievement to ensure all objectives are met within scope.
- Analyze As-Is business processes and define detailed business requirements, including the applicative chain, to streamline finance operations.
- Define accounting schemas and system architectures from upstream to downstream systems to ensure technical alignment with BNPP SI standards.
- Manage the testing lifecycle by defining test booklets, conducting IST and IAT, and contributing to UAT with final users to guarantee system integrity.
- Establish and conduct regular meetings to communicate objectives, status updates, and project roles to all groups and clients.
- Monitor software integration and implementation within BNPP SI to ensure seamless technical deployment.
- Ensure the quality of data sourcing and provide aftercare for delivered projects to maintain long-term operational stability.
The strengths and skills that will help you succeed
- Bachelor’s or master’s in finance or accounting.
- The knowledge of French and English is required. *
- Minimum 6 years of experience in finance, banking, or project management, specifically focused on large-scale implementation initiatives.
- Experience in project management.
- Facilitate collaborative problem solving when working with cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams.
- Apply reasoned project management practices, including planning, methodology, governance, and budgeting, to drive disciplined execution.
- Provide dependable subject matter expertise on finance processes and systems to support user adoption.
- Deliver clear and concise communication of complex financial concepts to audiences of varying technical backgrounds.
- Use advanced Microsoft Office skills to create reports, presentations, and tracking tools for project monitoring.
- Conduct thorough risk and impact assessments to identify critical paths and required ecosystem interactions.
- Apply knowledge of accounting and banking reconciliation to ensure financial accuracy.
*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.
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
What’s in it for you
Alongside a competitive compensation, we provide a comprehensive suite of flexible benefits designed to support your health, wellbeing, and long‑term success:
Health & Wellness – A menu of flexible options for you and your family, including a 24/7 telemedicine service.
Mental‑Health Support – Up to $5,000 per year for sessions with mental‑health practitioners, plus unlimited access through our Employee Assistance Program.
Financial Benefits – A defined‑contribution pension plan and a range of additional financial perks.
Paid Volunteering Days – Take time off to give back to the community.
Learning & Development – Access to high‑quality training, personal‑development programs, and clear pathways for internal career progression across our global organization.
Work‑place flexibility - Hybrid work is available for most roles. You’ll be required in the office at least three days per week, with one of those days being either a Monday or a Friday.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at the heart of our commitments
BNP Paribas is committed to fostering a work environment where all employees can feel heard, valued, safe and supported, and can be their authentic selves.
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, the leading bank in the European Union and a major global financial institution, operates in 63 countries and has nearly 178,000 employees. Its mission is to foster a responsible, sustainable economy by financing and advising clients to the highest ethical standards while addressing environmental, regional development, and social inclusion concerns. With over 1,700 employees in Montreal and Toronto, BNP Paribas in Canada strives to develop long-term relationships with its clients by supporting their business strategies and meeting their financing and investment needs, both locally and abroad.
Our certifications and partnerships
- Canada’s Top Employers for Young People 2026
- Montreal’s Top Employers 2026
- Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 2026
- Women in Governance Platinum-Parity Certification
- LinkedIn Top Companies 2024
What you need to know
- 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
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