Job Description

In a changing world, unprecedented challenges require unmatched talent. Join one of Montreal\'s Top Employers in 2023. 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 Regulatory Reporting Controls (RRC) Group is a department within Control & Regulatory Oversight that covers regulatory reporting sent directly to various regulators including FINRA, CBOE, ISE, FRB, IIROC, and others. The group is also responsible for performing T+1 regulatory control reconciliations to identify issues after reports are disseminated to the regulators. These control reports will be circulated to the firm\xe2\x80\x99s management to provide insight of the regulatory health of broker dealers.

In detail

Preparation of various daily regulatory reporting of the following (but not limited to) providing daily regulatory reports to the regulators as well as internal groups that need the information immediately. Most of the reports are time sensitive and that is why RRC is looking to grow the staff in order to meet these deadlines. Below is a list of some of the responsibilities that the role will be responsible for supervising and ensuring processing.

• Daily Electronic Bluesheet submission review, investigation and escalation
• Daily Statements & Confirmation review and supervisory
• Key Risk Indicators for the bank in order to provide senior management with insight of daily controls
• Participate in various industry working groups related to new rules and regulations.
• Writing of Supervisory Procedures.
• Processing quarterly 17A-13 counterparty confirmations and reconciliations
• Maintenance and administration of Autonomy email surveillance
• Work on various regulatory projects and create controls necessary to implement new rules and regulations and ensure compliance within those rules. Rules and regulations that we involved but not limited to 13G H F, LOPR, TRACE, ACT, Consolidated Audit Trail, 15C3-3, 17A-5, Canadian Debt Transaction Reporting, FRB reporting etc.
• Preparation as Business Requirement Documents to support projects related to new and changing industry rules and regulations.
• Creation of Project test plans as required to implement new controls and process in accordance to new industry rules and regulations.

Statistics and Metrics follow-up

• Daily control and analysis of the control breaks
• Perform supervisory control of tasks
• Release weekly and monthly reports to management
• Perform analysis of post month end/quarter end incidents

IT developments follow-up

• Escalate as soon as possible the potential technical issues that could put the production at risk, impacting productivity or operational risk.
• Identify and evaluate the system development\xe2\x80\x99s needs. Take part to the ROI evaluation and follow up on prioritization.
• Take part to the team\xe2\x80\x99s projects (validate specification, perform UAT, etc.)

Qualifications

The strengths and skills that will help you succeed

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or similar.
• 5 yrs.+ of experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of the English language required
• Understanding of Broker/Dealer Compliance and Capital Markets
• Product knowledge of Equity and Fixed Income
• Excellent written and verbal skills, with confidence and composure at all levels of the business hierarchy
• Change agent with exemplary attitude: - innovative, enthusiastic, rigorous, execution oriented.
• Highly skilled multi-tasker with efficient organization skills.
• Highly ethical and control oriented.
• Highly organized and adept at managing competing deliverables.
• Strong team skills but comfortable working independently with clear directives.
• Excellent desktop skills \xe2\x80\x93 including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Innovative and adept at assessing process improvement.
• Ability to make him/herself available and take over any task of the team
• Change agent with exemplary attitude: innovative, enthusiastic, rigorous, execution oriented
• Respect and value each team member\xe2\x80\x99s contribution
• Act with integrity, accepting responsibility for actions
• Recognize opportunities for creativity and development of processes

What\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99t wait to submit your application;
• If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. BNP Paribas will work with you to ensure that you are able to participate fully in the process;
• 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\xe2\x80\x99 office(s) is an essential function of this position;
• Given the vast majority of our clients, both internal and external, are based outside of Quebec and Canada, specific language requirements may apply. These will be clearly mentioned in the qualifications of the 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 65 countries, with more than 190,000 employees, the bank holds key positions in several areas of banking and financial services.

BNP Paribas\xe2\x80\x99 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 1,200 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 Top Employer 2023
• Canada\'s Best Diversity Employer 2023
• Women in Governance \xe2\x80\x93 Parity certified - Gold certification
• CCDI Consulting Inc. (Canadian Center for Diversity and Inclusion)
• Pride at Work Canada
• Rainbow Accreditation issued by Canada\xe2\x80\x99s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
• ROSEPH \xe2\x80\x93 Grouping of specialized organizations for the employment of persons with disabilities
• IndigenousWorks

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