Profit and Loss Controller – AVP

Employment contract:

Permanent

Location:

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Job/mission:

OPERATION PROCESSING

Reference:

12356326

In a changing world, unprecedented challenges require
unmatched talent. Join one of Montreal’s Top Employers in 2024. 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

Business Overview:

Product Control overview:

Fully integrated in
the IT and Operations (“ITO) department, Product Control covers a large panel
of operational activities aiming to monitor the life cycles of the trades. It
starts from the portfolio creation for trade booking, the trade booking itself,
the monitoring of the events associated to the trades, the P&L calculation,
explanation and validation on a day-to-day basis as well as  the monitoring of the trading activity,
ensuring that the traders mark their books to fair value prices. It also
encompasses the confirmation of trades with counterparties.

P&L Controller Overview:

This position is for a
P&L controller supporting and controlling the Global market and ALMT business in New York, Canada,
Mexico, Colombia, Europe and Asia. The selected candidate will be part of the
P/L team which produces daily P/Ls and Explains for dedicated trading desks.

The role will
encompass daily P&L responsibilities and the successful candidate will need
to fully understand and explain the key P&L drivers.  The individual will be required to establish
effective working relationships with both Front Office and other areas of
support. (E.g. Trade Support, VR&C, Market Risk, Finance & IT) –
allowing for an integrated and proactive approach to the business’
requirements, understanding the lifecycles of the products traded and the
systems and reporting mechanisms required to enable full control and accurate
and appropriate information to be supplied. 

In detail

·       The
preparation and supervisions of daily and monthly management revenues for the
Rates and Credit activity and their reconciliation with the estimates of the
traders and with the financial accounts

  • Analysis and reporting of daily P&L with
    detailed Greek breakdown for multiple products including futures, options,
    interest rate derivatives and Structured Products
  • Reconciliation of PnL to Front office estimates
    with detailed Greeks and New deal breakdown
  • Ensuring the pricing configuration complies with
    trading strategy and internal controls, collaboration with V&RC and
    Risk required to enforce consistency
  • Analysis, understanding and commentary on PnL
    using analytical tools
  • Working with front office and trade support and
    other parts of the middle office to resolve operational and booking
    issues 
  • Working with front office and market risk to
    finalize month end PnL validating Map and Reserves at the trading book
    level
  • Collaboration with Risk to evaluate and explain
    cash and PV movements above established thresholds to facilitate risk
    reporting
  • Ensuring the MTD management P&Ls are
    consistent with the final end of month general ledger P&L
  • Lead new systems deployment which is not limited
    to being part of TAC/NAC, gathering requirements, testing UAT database,
    ensuring results match expectations and reporting impacts 
  • Discussing and reviewing trading P&Ls with
    management
  • Continuously improving controls
  • Continuously improving efficiencies

Support for Front Office and Other Internal
Stakeholders

·      
Liaise with trading floor personnel and ensure a
satisfactory resolution of all FO inquiries

·      
Interact with Operations functions and other
infrastructure groups to support a ‘one team approach’

·      
Strive to meet or surpass the service level
agreement

·      
Manage deadlines and objectives

Communication

·      
Ensure timely and efficient dissemination of
data and the resolution of inquiries

·      
Identify and escalate time / risk sensitive
issues to the team supervisor

·      
Cohesively explain and maintain own position,
logically, in light of differing views

Culture

·      
Focus on the needs of the business

·      
Act with integrity, accepting
responsibility for actions

·      
Recognize opportunities for
creativity and development of processes

·      
Achieve a sensible work/life
balance.

Applicable to All

·       Ensure the business area conducts its activity in
accordance with all relevant external regulators and internal policies.

The strengths and skills that will help you succeed

Minimum Required
Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required
  • 5 years of previous experience in P&L
    Control, Financial Control, or a Middle Office environment including  2+ years in P&L Controller role
  • Knowledge of the English is required
  • Superior attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills a
    must
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong Excel & PC skills with proven ability
    to work with multiple systems
  • Spirit of continuous improvement
  • Display good relationship qualities, team spirit,
    and ability to work across teams
  • Fluency in financial markets

·       Solid understanding of the of following products:
Loans & Deposits, FX Products, Interest Rate Swaps, Bonds, Repos, CDS, CDX,
Equity Derivatives and Listed Derivatives.

  • Knowledgeable of the Greeks

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Graduate degree in Finance, Math or Engineering
    or other quantitative disciplines
  • Working knowledge of Programming languages such
    as VBA, SQL & Python
  • Experience in pricing, valuation or hedging of
    derivatives

FINRA
Registrations Required:
 

  • None
    needed

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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.

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.

To find out more about our range of benefits, click here

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. If you need any accommodation during the recruitment process,
you can contact accessibility@us.bnpparibas.com

·        
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;

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).

To learn more about our DE&I commitments, click here

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 2024

·        
Canada’s
Best Diversity Employers 2024

·        
Women
in Governance  – Parity certified –  Platinum certification

·        
Pride at Work Canada

·        
Rainbow
Accreditation issued by Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)

·        
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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