Lfus - Business Analyst (Temporary - 12 Months)

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 FRESH IT Team is responsible for the implementation of third party and in house developed reporting solutions for the Liquidity, Finance and Risk sponsors. Their scope of responsibilities includes the interaction with multiple stakeholders, project management, business analysis, technical and functional support, and development of IT solutions in line with best practices established by CIB and the BNP Paribas group
The position at a glance

• Understand and analyze the business line’s needs in one or more functional areas, with the aim of developing the appropriate and sustainable solutions that are consistent with the entity’s strategic plan and the associated portfolio of requests.
• Provide first line user support through training, research and responding to general queries and works closely with Front-Office, IT Operations, users in Finance, Risk and other Finance and reporting systems teams.
• Ensure that the solution meets the requirements set out to cover the business line’s needs
• Act as the contact person within the project or maintenance teams and for the business line in relation to data and functional aspects

In detail

• Formalizes the expression of need and ensures it is approved by the business line
• Defines, formalizes and obtains approval of the requirements set out to cover the expression of need in collaboration with the contributors involved, in accordance with the entity’s practices
• Supports the business line in carrying out user tests
• Contributes to preliminary studies in liaison with the business line
• Clarifies, performs critical and constructive analysis and, where appropriate, compares the business line’s needs against the entity’s strategic plan
• Facilitate the communication between team members, business units , IT and PMO organization in multiple geographical locations
• Liaise with the user community and provide functional expertise and consultative support to users
• Raise and manage tickets for the users via the use of an online ticketing tool.
• Carries out reporting in accordance with the operating rules and practices defined for the scope
• Ensures that the solution meets the requirements set out to cover the business line’s needs
• Carries out or helps with the test activities within the functional scope
• Acts as the contact person within the project and/ or maintenance teams and for the business line in relation to data and functional aspects
• Build partnerships with assigned development and stakeholder teams.
• Write technical or functional specifications, perform workload, and risk analysis related to these solutions.
• Helps to identify business line impacts generated by the solution and with the development of action plans
• Investigate and resolve functional issues raised by the user community or linked to the daily batch report
• Helps with the coordination of user communities
• Contributes, in conjunction with the business line, to change management and roll out for the end customer
• Shares knowledge about the area of expertise and provides functional support
• Helps, where appropriate, to monitor the portfolio and prioritize requests within the scope of activity

The Strengths And Skills That Will Help You Succeed
Bachelor’s degree or relevant Master degree, business, accounting or information technology (or international equivalent)

• Ability to understand, explain and support change
• Communication Skills
• Strong analytical, management and problem solving skills
• Experience of working in a support function.
• Ability to develop and leverage networks
• IT Tests
• Client focused Ability to collaborate / Teamwork
• Accounting background in CIB Business
• Creativity & Innovation/ Problem Solving
• IT knowledge
• Minimum 3 years of work experience in the field of accounting and / or accounting system and / or implementation in the financial services industry
• Business/ IT relationship
• Customer Relationship, Management and Strategic Commercial Coverage Architecture
• Active Listening

What’s In It For You
In addition to competitive compensation, we hybrid work arrangements, such as remote working and flexible working hours are available for most positions. BNP Paribas provides opportunities for career development within the company and internationally.
What You Need To Know

• 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;
• We will review candidates as they apply, so don’t wait to submit your application;
• 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;
• 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;

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’ 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

• Rainbow Accreditation issued by Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
• Women in Governance – Parity certified - Gold certification
• Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 2023
• Pride at Work Canada
• ROSEPH – Grouping of specialized organizations for the employment of persons with disabilities
• IndigenousWorks
• CCDI Consulting Inc. (Canadian Center for Diversity and Inclusion)
• Montreal’s Top Employers 2023

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Primary Location
CA-QC-Montréal
Job Type
Fixed Term
Job
OPERATION PROCESSING
Education Level
Bachelor Degree or equivalent (>= 3 years)
Experience Level
At least 3 years
Schedule
Full-time