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
Within the Americas Compliance COO’s organization, this is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join the Data Governance team. The successful candidate will report to the Data Governance team manager and work on a range of data governance initiatives within Americas Compliance.
This data Governance Analyst is responsible for working closely with Compliance, IT, Middle Office, and Back Office operations, and other Functions to evaluate systems and data used by Compliance for purposes of understanding the lineage from source system to the monitoring application(s) with the objective of identifying and implementing completeness and quality controls over the key data elements (KDEs). The analyst will triage identified issues, conduct analysis to determine business impact, and work closely with business stakeholders and IT to determine root cause and fix issues at source.
Potential added responsibilities but not required to apply:
We are seeking a team leader or manager to support and coach a team of four staff members in Montreal. The ideal candidate should have prior management experience and the ability to articulate business impact succinctly. Strong experience with executive messaging is a plus.
In detail
- Performs daily reviews of data quality monitoring reports and escalates issues as needed
- Performs root cause analysis, identifying patterns of issues and works with IT to remediate
- Investigates data completeness and quality issues related to Key Data Elements (KDEs) and collaborates with Business Analysts for tactical and strategic solutions
- Performs data lineage and data profiling analyses for Key Data Elements (KDEs)
- Establishes and maintains a cartography of all data sources, and the accompanying product transactions, feeding the monitoring applications
- Acts as the key point of contact and liaison for data issues within the Compliance Data Governance program
- Prepares and analyzes metrics and other related reports for senior management and for the Compliance Data Governance domain
- Prepares and presents monthly summary of key domain items to senior management, clearly articulating business impact of highlighted items
- Develops and maintains data governance controls and reconciliations
- Evaluates and recommends automation of daily BAU processes
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
- BS/BA degree in Computer Science or Information Technology
- 7+ years of experience with a financial services firm and/or self-regulatory organization in a compliance, Technology or regulatory related position
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with other Function staff and management
- Strong presentation skills with the ability to clearly articulate messaging at a senior-management level
- Strong analytical and investigative skills; analyzes complete datasets and recommends tactical and strategic solutions
- Ability to manage multiple initiatives at the same time and meet deadlines
- Understanding of data quality concepts, including data profiling and lineage and data tracing of issues to root cause
- Understanding of database structures / ETL processing / SQL ability to write queries & SharePoint
- Background in Data Management, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence or other data-related fields a plus
- Experience with Actimize, SMARTS, SWIFT, DataIQ, Alteryx, Sharepoint, and/or Collibra applications a plus
- 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 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.
You will be working in a technical field of growing importance, with a dynamic team of data analysts, who have the critical mission of ensuring the data quality of the bank’s key compliance systems, using state-of-the art detection and reporting tools. The role will expose you to a broad array of key products, services and risk models of the BNP Paribas businesses.
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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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