Assistant Team Lead Loan Administrator

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**

Responsible for all operational aspect:

- Of the administration of credits in which the Bank is a participant and non‐agented

direct loans.
- Functions include the processing of loan advances, repayments, rollover, interest and fee settlements, and L/C

activity for multi‐currency portfolios.
- Timely review of open items in reconciliation and exception reports.

**In detail**

‐ Provides on‐going quality and professional service that supports the lending activities of a designated customer and marketing group, working as a cooperative partner within a processing team.

‐ Monitors the lending instructions received from customers and or agent banks for completeness, accuracy and intent.

Proactive involvement with the marketing groups and team overseeing new closings and transaction processing, including daily review and management of upcoming events to ensure timely processing and verification of maturing loans and commitments.

‐ Accurate and timely LoanIQ System input of all loan related transactions thereby avoiding potential transaction discrepancies.

‐ Timely and accurate preparation of customer bills for applicable fees and or interest. Includes utilizing the information provided from the system to determine amounts and proper billing period.

‐ Ensuring the reconcilement and applicable corrections of customer portfolio such as, unused commitment fee and commitment balances, past due related items, differences in the amortizing of fees and GL balances. Includes independently utilizing the existing query tools as a means to verify the accuracy of transaction processing and reporting.

‐ Investigates and resolves any inquiries or transaction anomalies on a timely basis, and or within established timetables, received from customers, agent banks and or any internal sources.

‐ Comply with the established administrative guidelines and that transaction processing is consistent with departmental procedures.
- Contribute towards the re‐engineering of processing.

‐ Routinely reports any problematic, irregular transactions, administrative and or personnel issues to management as appropriate.

‐ As an Assistant Team Leader, responsible for:
reviewing reports and comment on them as appropriate.

reminding the team of deadlines and check SAR/WIP to ensure all scheduled tasks are completed.

representing/replacing TL in his/her absence during meetings, discussions and in managing the team.

**The strengths and skills that will help you succeed**

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.

Loan IQ experience

Prior knowledge of loan products and rate index

Ability to prioritize

Ability to handle pressure and large volumes

Communication

Teamwork

Reconciliation and reporting

Basic Excel need for invoicing and reconciliation

4-7 years experience in a Back Office preferably within Credit Operations

Associates or Bachelors degree preferred

Ability to work overtime when necessary.

Ability to work Canada holidays not shared with the U.S.

Ability to work overtime when necessary.

Ability to work Canada holidays not shared with the U.S.

**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**
- 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).

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