Senior Fund Accountant

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The position at a glance

The Fund Administration team in Montreal ensures the delivery of essential financial services, including NAV calculation, financial reporting, and investment compliance, as contractually delegated by our clients. This role supports BNP Paribas’ mission by providing reliable and accurate oversight of fund operations to maintain client trust. The Assistant Manager serves as a dependable back-up to the supervisor and works closely with the Fund Accounting team to foster motivation and continuous process improvement.

In detail

• Acquire subject matter expertise in NAV calculation processing and review across all fund and instrument types to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Produce timely NAV calculations and complete NAV packs by following established SLAs and archiving procedures to meet client expectations.
• Validate and justify all reconciliation breaks in TA, Cash, and Stock for each calculated NAV to ensure data integrity.
• Maintain KPI performance in the green by monitoring service levels and prioritizing workloads through reasoned investigation of discrepancies.
• Document and evaluate Key and Standard Operating Procedures for processes migrated to Chennai to ensure all instructions remain accurate and up to date.
• Manage assigned team members’ daily tasks and skill sets to ensure operational requirements are met through supportive supervision.
• Conduct daily huddles, weekly meetings, and regular one-on-ones to foster a collaborative environment and support staff development.
• Enforce 100% compliance with ISAE3402 by carrying out daily sample testing and documenting results to mitigate organizational risk.
• Identify process efficiencies and automation opportunities by proposing at least one improvement initiative per quarter to enhance service quality.
• Support the Manager in preparing and reviewing reports to ensure all critical queries are addressed with thorough analysis before client communication.
  
  
  

The Strengths And Skills That Will Help You Succeed

While the description below describes our ideal candidate, we encourage applicants to apply even if they do not fully meet the complete list of qualifications noted

• Bachelor’s in Economics, Finance and Accounting
• The knowledge of English is required.*
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of relevant experience.
• Banking and Financial Operations expertise to manage daily business-as-usual tasks
• Accounting and Finance knowledge to ensure 100% quality in NAV production
• Multifonds expertise to navigate complex fund administration processes
• Collaborative problem solving when generating creative solutions to operational challenges
• Responsible workload management when prioritizing tasks and conducting investigations
• Supportive team coordination when managing staff development and conducting huddles
• Commited communication when expressing ideas effectively in individual and group situations
• Trustworthy and attentive to detail when reviewing critical queries and maintaining compliance
• Given the vast majority of our clients, both internal and external, are based outside of Quebec and Canada, specific language requirements may apply. Professional working proficiency in English language is required.
  
  
  

What’s In It For You

Alongside a competitive compensation, we provide a comprehensive suite of flexible benefits designed to support your health, wellbeing, and long term success:

Health & Wellness – A menu of flexible options for you and your family, including a 24/7 telemedicine service.

Mental Health Support – Up to $5,000 per year for sessions with mental health practitioners, plus unlimited access through our Employee Assistance Program.

Financial Benefits – A defined contribution pension plan and a range of additional financial perks.

Paid Volunteering Days – Take time off to give back to the community.

Learning & Development – Access to high quality training, personal development programs, and clear pathways for internal career progression across our global organization.

Work place flexibility – Hybrid work is available for most roles. You’ll be required in the office at least three days per week, with one of those days being either a Monday or a Friday.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at the heart of our commitments

BNP Paribas is committed to fostering a work environment where all employees can feel heard, valued, safe and supported, and can be their authentic selves.

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, the leading bank in the European Union and a major global financial institution, operates in 63 countries and has nearly 178,000 employees. Its mission is to foster a responsible, sustainable economy by financing and advising clients to the highest ethical standards while addressing environmental, regional development, and social inclusion concerns. With over 1,700 employees in Montreal and Toronto, BNP Paribas in Canada strives to develop long-term relationships with its clients by supporting their business strategies and meeting their financing and investment needs, both locally and abroad.

Our certifications and partnerships

• Canada’s Top Employers for Young People 2026
• Montreal’s Top Employers 2026
• Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 2026
• Women in Governance Platinum-Parity Certification
• LinkedIn Top Companies 2024
  
  
  

What You Need To Know

• BNP Paribas is committed to accessibility and inclusion. During the recruitment process, accommodation needs are available at all times for candidates. You will have the chance to make a request for an accommodation during 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 applying and accepted to a position which requires working in/for the U.S. securities industry, you will be required to provide your fingerprints and undergo additional background checks by the FBI. BNP Paribas Securities Corporation is required to maintain a supervisory program over the conduct of its Associated Persons; some of your personal data will be transmitted to the United States of America and made available to US regulators. Please reach out to BNPP for additional information; or you can also find an overview here: 3110. Supervision FINRA.org
  
  
  

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