Job Description

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 Credit Monitoring Senior Specialist proficiently monitors credit risk exposures provide analysis to facilitate decision making and is a pivotal stakeholder in credit risk management by actively contributing to solve critical situations alongside the senior risk managers.

In detail

Assess risk and take decisions on blocked instructions in a timely manner for standard, recurrent cases, ensuring efficient monitoring while maintaining client focus and respecting RISK guidelines.
Gain autonomy to handle more complex requests under the guidance of senior members, including specific portfolio analysis, stress testing, or leading crisis calls with the support of senior colleagues.
Coach junior colleagues and share best-practices regarding our contribution to the calibration of limits adequate to the clients' activity, working with business and credit teams needs for our analysis and pertinent suggestion.
Actively be on the lookout for system errors, bugs and improvements to ensure adequate data quality of the risk metrics.
Follow up and keep team and management informed of any progress.
Provide guidance to junior colleagues and share best practices of how to collaborate with IT development and Business Analysts to maintain the expected quality of risk metrics.
Maintain a constant flow of information with colleagues and share knowledge.
Provide training to less senior analysts.
Be source of proposal to overcome obstacles encountered.
Act as Credit Risk Monitoring function representative: participate & contribute to help other teams understand our responsibilities and raise risk awareness.
Work together with other key stakeholders (2S Client Lines, 2S Business Credit Risk Office & RISK) to constantly maintain and improve a proper risk framework in place.
Work together with IT development and Business Analysts to ensure all system improvements respect the RISK requirements and expectations about such framework.
Collaborate to growth projects when a monitoring expertise is required.
Contribute to projects related to CIB2S when monitoring view is concerned.
Diffuse the risk awareness via training and information events.

The strengths and skills that will help you succeed

Master degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting or IT.
7+ years of exeperience in Risk and Controls, Banking and Financial Operations
Professional working proficiency in French and English
Critical thinking.
Creativity & Innovation/Problem solving.
Ability to share/pass on knowledge.
Ability to develop and adapt a process.
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.
Business Competencies:
Risk Management - Risk analysisGiven the vast majority of our clients, both internal and external, are based outside of Quebec and Canada, specific language requirements may apply. Professional working proficiency in English language is required.

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Professional working proficiency in French and English languages are 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 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
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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