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
This person will be the key resource or SPOC in the office of the CIO, for global & local stakeholders, to maintain CEP IT budgets & financials, Oversee CIB IT Project Portfolio & IT strategic activities.
In detail
Main responsibilities:
- Managing IT Budget & Financials
- This person will be the key resource or SPOC in the office of the CIO, for global & local stakeholders, to maintain CEP IT budgets & financials.
- Manage the overall flow of day-to-day budget requests (both global & local), including budgetary presentations & reporting.
- The person will work with IT managers, global budget team, business, finance and other local teams - to manage Headcount/Man-years monitoring, Budget transfers, Clarity updates, IT Program codes allocation, Rolling Forecast, Cost center mapping, Business Allocation keys, Project cost & risk monitoring, Q&E standards alignment, Purchasing requests, Invoices validation, Spend analysis and other activities related to GMIT financials.
- Assist preparation of overall CIB IT budget presentations and help with the ongoing oversight (global & local).
- Manage the annual budget process and frequent monitoring of overall spend.
- Timesheets and Man days monitoring in Clarity tool.
- CIB IT Project Portfolio management
- Oversee CIB IT Project portfolio, ensuring the governance through Project Portfolio Committee
- SPOC for central teams and IT managers for recurring Clarity tool updates (project costs, resources, PRJ allocations, codes & risks) and reviewing PLC governance assessments documents.
- Enhance IT project portfolio quality by strengthening procedures & reinforcing global standards.
- IT Strategic activities coordination
- Opine CIO on key IT actions, staff, regulatory requirements & governance.
- Plan, contribute and coordinate execution of strategic initiatives
- Supporting the CIO on employee engagement activities, talent strategy and location strategy.
- Manage strategic CIO events CIB Americas IT Steer-Co, Project portfolio committee, Townhalls, CIO Talks etc.)
- CIO presentation preparations
- Space management & Logistics coordination
- Oversight
- Review, gather & consolidate control evidences & documents during IT Project Audits, Exams & 2LOD reviews.
- Governance of transversal activities, and liaise with multiple non-IT teams such as Clarity Project Office, COO office, HR, Finance, Procurement, Legal, Premises/Facilities, UOM, Physical Security, Information Security, Production Security, TPRM, Infrastructure, etc.
The strengths and skills that will help you succeed
Minimum Required Qualifications
- University degree
- 5 to 8 years of relevant experience
- Experience in managing IT Budget activities and financial monitoring.
- Excellent communication skills for the delivery of reports & presentations for the leadership team, which must be engaging, informative and convincing.
- Proficiency in MS office tools (especially in Excel & Powerpoint for running the functions/formulas, Pivot tables, Macros and Charts).
- Ability to build appropriate and effective networks, for the benefit of IT group
- Strong financial / budget analysis skills.
- Strong presentational and influencing skills
- IT Governance, Program management & Organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications:
· Experience of working with Senior IT leadership and committees.
· Prior experience with business management and/or project management.
· Technical proficiency with reporting tools will be a plus.
· Extensive experience in the implementation of group-wide norms, procedures and policy across the organization.
- 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.
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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. 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;
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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