Financial Risk Controller

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**

**TEAM OVERVIEW**:
As 2nd Line of Defense function and delegated by the Intermediate Holding Company (“IHC”) Audit Committee, Board of Directors, and management, the Finance Control Group (“FCG”) is responsible for assessing Internal Control for Financial Reporting (“ICFR”) and Internal Control over Compliance (“ICOC”) processes, covering both the Group and U.S. local regulatory mandates. FCG is a transversal function within CIB Finance whose primary roles are:
To develop and implement a strong financial and regulatory control framework for CIB entities.

To perform 2nd level of controls and/or management assessment for controls primary run by Finance and non-Finance teams.

To provide management reporting on main controls areas, for both local and group needs and requirements.

Main aspects of the programs include:
Perform risk identification and assessment over financial statements (ICFR) and regulatory reporting (internal compliance control for stress testing activities).

Perform walkthrough, tests of design and tests of operating effectiveness over in-scope process and controls.

Conduct spot checks on regular basis.

Evaluate and communicate to relevant stakeholders exceptions and control deficiencies identified during the testing.

Collect relevant data and prepare presentation material for various committees, including Executive committee and Board of Director committees.

Coordinate the internal control programs under the teams responsibility for Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) activities.

**POSITION OVERVIEW**:
The Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) testing function within FCG is responsible for developing and executing the Internal Control Framework to provide management assessment over local reporting controls. For this position, specific responsibilities will be to assess risks related to U.S. financial reporting and to test design and operating effectiveness of the internal controls established by operational teams and support functions. In addition, the individual will be required to participate and contribute to the testing of certain processes in the bank’s capital and stress testing (CST) programs.

**In detail - Responsibilities**

Collaborate with teams across geographies - local and overseas teams in Montreal, New Jersey and Mumbai to execute and deliver tasks.

Perform walkthroughs, risk assessment and control testing in accordance with the U.S. local regulatory requirements such as COSO control framework surrounding ICFR and CST reporting.

Identification of control weakness/control gap and suggestion/implementation of remediations / solutions.

Coordination with Control / Process Owners, and other stakeholders regarding control documentation, testing, and evaluation.

Lead meetings with business leaders and other stakeholders to ensure that reporting risks (financial/regulatory) are sufficiently mitigated by internal controls through design testing and operational effectiveness.

Contribute to review and presentation of the results of the controls to the members of the respective management and committees.

Leverage on tools (Power BI, Tableau) to develop dynamic reports and presentations for senior management and other stakeholders.

**The strengths and skills that will help you succeed**:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or equivalent.

At least 3-5 years of experience in 2LOD, IG/IA, Risk departments for financial institutions, or external audit and/or consulting firms, auditing banking processes of international financial institutions, conducting walkthroughs and independent testing.

Knowledge of the financial and banking industry, related products, and the general structure of a financial institution.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - demonstrate ability to articulate complex problems or requests.

Ability to interact with colleagues from different departments and build relationships.

Attention to detail and ability to work with teams across multiple geographies.

Ability to manage a project including deadlines, demonstrate planning, organizational and management skills in a multitasking environment to deliver quality results.

Proficiency in programming languages (e.g. SQL, Python) and tools like Power BI, Tableau.

Professional designations or other relevant designations such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) with relevant experience in financial and banking sector.

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