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
Payments and Clearing Solutions (PCS) provides a full array of International and Domestic Cash Management Services (Customer Payments, Financial Institution Transfers, ACH and Check Collection Services) to our international and domestic banking customers and internal departments. Additionally, is responsible for a broad range of monitoring, regulatory screening and reporting functions for operational control and end-of-day reconciliation. PCS processes on a regional platform, where a portion of US activity is processed in Montreal and a portion of Montreal’s activity is processed in New York. This is being done for a few reasons, the most important of which is for business continuity and resiliency. PCS is comprised of the following sub departments: Payments & Level 1 Sanctions, Sanctions Enforcement and Exceptions, Client Support Services, PMO/Orga and Data Governance.
The Payment & Level 1 Sanctions specialist is responsible for delivering complete Funds Transfer Services with an emphasis on high quality, timeliness and accuracy to internal/external customers by incorporating experience and industry knowledge in the daily workflow.
*Physical presence in BNPP’s office(s) is an essential function of this position. BNPP requires all our employees to be vaccinated to access its offices, subject to reasonable accommodations for reasons related to disability or religion.
Candidate Success Factors:
Candidates are measured on the following four performance drivers, which will dictate how individual impact is considered on the Americas platform:
- Results and Impact
- Demonstrates good judgement when making decisions of high complexity and impact.
- Exercise appropriate autonomy in the execution and delivery of work.
- Responsible for driving outcomes, which have meaningful effect on team or department.
- Leadership and Collaboration:
- Creates trust with colleagues.
- Engages in a team-oriented capacity for projects, processes, or programs assigned.
- Client, Customer and Stakeholder Focus:
- Able to build relationships with a mix of colleagues and clients.
- Interacts regularly with colleagues and Team Lead.
- Demonstrates the ability to influence stakeholders at the team level.
- Compliance Culture and Conduct:
- Takes full responsibility for personal actions and demonstrates courage in facing problems and conflicts.
- Perceived as a person of high moral character; upholds corporate values and displays high ethical standards.
In detail
The team members are responsible of the following activities:
- Work hours and Tasks duties: Dependent upon Shift.
- Provide Payment Services and Level 1 Sanctions coverage between 9 PM – 5 AM. (Opening-shift)
- Provide Payment Services and Level 1 Sanctions coverage between 6 AM – 2 PM. (Mid-shift)
- Provide Payment Services and Level 1 Sanctions coverage between 11:15 AM – 7:15 PM. (Closing-shift)
- Transaction processing in one or more of the company’s internal operations to support domestic and international customers for payment and check processing service functions.
- Perform first level review of obvious false positive (payments/Swift and non-SWIFT messages) that are stopped in our various filtering systems.
- Escalate questionable and exact matches to the level 2 team (SEE) for review
- Ensure instructions are executable, properly authorized or signed, or authenticated where applicable.
- Correction of transactions received via automated feeds with improper formatting and or items previously disapproved by verifiers.
- Awareness of daily work levels and achieves set standards and goals.
- Identify and take prompt action on priority items.
- Monitor and control all activities across all sections of Payment Services, Check Processing and ACH.
- Ensure adherence to all external regulatory and internal policy guidelines as dictated by the position.
- Perform other support operations functions as required.
- Foreign exchange processing duties, which include, buying and selling foreign currency, entering, verifying wire transfer.
- Verify figures with the Trading group for Funds Control to ensure both areas are starting with the same opening position.
- Monitors and records all intra-day activity as received from the Traders, then compares position with Payment Services to ensure Back Office has communicated all the necessary payment instructions.
- Must have the ability to identify and resolve intra-day position for funds control and reconciliation through various reports.
- Responsible for end of day proof and reconciliation.
- Ensure CHIPS Prefunding is properly executed at Start of Day and ensure appropriate Holds are in place.
- Perform OFAC Validation for all list updates and ensure system is filtering properly.
- Share in the rotational coverage of all functions within the area.
- Participate in the department’s educational program through tutorials, training sessions, etc.
- Extended hours/holidays may be required at times to meet operational needs.
- Contributes directly to the Permanent Operational Control device: by applying the procedures, by carrying out the monitoring and by alerting his superiors to any malfunction.
- Provide Payment Services and Level 1 Sanctions coverage between 9 PM – 5 AM. (Opening-shift)
The strengths and skills that will help you succeed
List of required competencies
- 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.
- 1 to 2 years of experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Work during shift hours indicated and perform tasks according to shift schedule.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Concern for quality, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Self-motivated, ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.
- Customer service and Team oriented.
- Candidate must have basic PC literacy.
- Basic knowledge of Banking Industry.
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 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.
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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;
- 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
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 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***
