Omr Application Support Analyst

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
To ensure continuity and guarantee the quality of OMR Back Office application (SS&C-based vendor) handling the ALMT activity and to manage the maintenance, Application Analysts’ have the following responsibilities:

• Ensure that applications work properly, are maintained and upgraded
• Suggest optimizations and ways to improve efficiency
• Adapt the action plan for service continuity
• Provide coverage for the application between 8 AM – 8 PM on business days (rotation in place)
• Apply the obsolescence management plan guidelines
• Support the application outside business hours (on-call rotation) and perform releases outside business hours (including weekends)

In detail
The Application Analyst can intervene in all or some of the following activities:
Ensure that the OMR application works properly, is maintained and upgraded

• Ensure the continuity of Data consistency and optimization
• Ensure that objectives of the action plan for their scope of applications are achieved
• Provide the Business with quality support
• Apply the guidelines of the obsolescence management plan and guarantee that all the components are supported by the service providers
• Respond to incidents and occasional Business enhancement requests, ensuring that their implementation complies with the consistency of the application portfolio
• Control the quality of work and verify that it complies with application portfolio plans
• Ensure the consistency of the go-live version (up-to-date documentation, configuration management set up, all the tests performed, risks identified and controlled)
• Comply with and enforce the norms and standards in use: engineering rules, architecture rules, security norms
• Manage upgrades for applications in their scope

Suggest optimizations and ways to improve efficiency

• Use the internal Cloud at best to automate installations and improve time to market.
• Help develop roadmaps in their scope of applications
• Where required, propose and implement initiatives/have them carried out to simplify applications and to automate tasks
• Analyze incidents and propose preventive action plans for improvement

Adapt the action plan for service continuity

• Carry out optimization actions in connection with the service continuity plan
• Produce a summary of stress testing campaigns and make technical recommendations, with respect for the consistency of the application portfolio
• Carry out stress testing campaigns that are included in the service continuity plan so as to determine the application behavior of systems that process target volumes

Identify best practices and share them in their entity and within the Group
The Strengths And Skills That Will Help You Succeed

• Understanding of the production and formatting of SWIFT messages
• Knowledge of various languages (SQL, Java), Oracle and Linux
• Knowledge of ITIL standards and best practices
• 7-10 years of IT experience, with at least 5 years in a Production Support Role
• Knowledge of analysis and/or design standards, methods and tools
• Project management skills
• Proficient in the main challenges related to Data and its management
• Knowledge of the English language is required
• Excellent communication skills, interacting with business users, IT and senior management
• Knowledge of Product/Process Quality and security standards
• Knowledge of ALM Treasury activities and financial products (FX, MM, interest rate products, securities)
• Knowledge of Application Development and Maintenance (ADM) methodological practices
• Proficient in IS fundamentals
• Knowledge of OMR is a plus
• Understanding of Back Office role
• Use of industry standard tools (Service Now/ITSM, Jira) is a plus

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

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

• IndigenousWorks
• Canada's Best Diversity Employer 2023
• Pride at Work Canada
• ROSEPH – Grouping of specialized organizations for the employment of persons with disabilities
• Rainbow Accreditation issued by Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
• Women in Governance – Parity certified - Gold certification
• CCDI Consulting Inc. (Canadian Center for Diversity and Inclusion)
• Montreal Top Employer 2023
• Part of Les Affaires top 300 companies in Quebec

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Primary Location
CA-QC-Montréal
Job Type
Standard / Permanent
Job
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Education Level
Bachelor Degree or equivalent (>= 3 years)
Experience Level
At least 7 years
Schedule
Full-time