The position at a glanceCIB Americas Technology is responsible for IT development & projects for the large range of applications within Americas region, covering all CIB business areas. IT development teams work closely with our business partners and users as part of the global team, to understand new requirements from clients, exchanges, industry, regulators and other stakeholders, and code against those requirements to enhance our platforms.
This role is to manage the CEP (Client Engagement & Protection) cluster for Americas,a global CIB cluster which covers Customer Relation Management, Third Party Lifecycle Management, Anti Money Laundering, Third Party Referential & Reporting, Functions and Pre-Trade Transaction Screening.
The Head of CEP Americas will be responsible to drive those activities in full coordination with the central team and local sponsors. The Americas team is located in Montreal, US, Brazil and Argentina and covers all the needs for the Region.
In DetailCEP IT Americas Management- Manages a team of 75 IT professionals across NAR and Latam
- Drives the strategy and agenda for the Region in coordination with the central team
- Providesoversight and assistance in the execution of departmental project reporting
- Manage CEP IT reporting into CB IT governance forums, including satisfying senior management ad-hoc request and the Project Portfolio Management Steering Committee. Coordinate actions of preparation with appropriate Steerco members or key stakeholders
- Attend all other CB IT governance forums whenever necessary
- Provide escalation channels for key risks and issues. Take the lead on Problem Solving facilitation when needed
- Manage transversal or specific projects as needed
- Assist/lead departmental organizational matters such as office relocation/management
- Central contact and coordinator for all IG and regulatory inquiries
IT Budget & Financials Oversight- Oversee management of all departmental Procurement activities (working with the management team), and contract execution.
- Provide guidance for project management in Clarity and ensure project managers are following CB IT PMO guidelines, establish Clarity reporting to monitor adherence.
- Manage all aspects of the departmental budgeting process and monthly tracking of actuals.
- Liaison with Paris Finance teams on required reporting, as needed.
- Establish and maintain repository of departmental vendor contracts and licenses, and tracking of invoice payment.
Risk Management- Central departmental contact for all Risk activities from local and global risk teams, ensure that CEP IT is meeting all standards.
- Liaise with various data governance initiatives, representing department as needed and guide department managers to meet requirements.
The strengths and skills that will help you succeed- Bachelor's degree from accredited university
- At least 10 years of relevant industry experience, preferably working in a global Investment Bank.
- Professional working proficiency in English language is required*
- Experience in Anti-Money Laundering and/or other major Regulatoy (Market Abuse, ...) projects and systems is a strong plus.
- Experience with interacting with Regulators
- Proven ability to clearly convey information and instructions, which will determine the effectiveness with which strategies are executed across the Group
- Experience of building appropriate and effective networks, locally and globally, for the benefit of IT group
- Excellent communication skills for the delivery of regular reports for the business's leadership, which must be easily digestible, unambiguous, engaging, informative and convincing
- Demonstrate ability to perform standard analyses such as performance analyses, competitive analyses, market analyses, etc.
- Strong presentational and influencing skills
- IT governance skills
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Deep understanding of AML/KYC regulations (e.g., FATF 40 Recommendations, EU AMLD, US Patriot Act, OFAC).
- Experience with transaction monitoring rules, watchlist screening, and SAR filing processes.
- Familiarity with financial crime typologies (e.g., layering, smurfing, trade-based money laundering).
Leadership & Soft Skills- Proven ability to lead technical teams in a highly regulated environment.
- Strong stakeholder management (ability to explain technical concepts to compliance officers, auditors, and executives).
- Problem-solving mindset with a focus on reducing false positives and improving detection rates.
- Agile/Scrum experience (Jira, Confluence).
Nice-to-Have Skills- Certifications: CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist), Actimize Certification,
- Experience with real-time AML monitoring (e.g., streaming analytics, Kafka).
- Familiarity with regulatory reporting tools (e.g., GoAML, FinCEN's BSA E-Filing).
*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.
OR Professional working proficiency in French and English languages are required.
*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.
OR Professional working proficiency in French and English languages are required.
Work conditions: This position provides for standard working conditions in an office and a normal work schedule from Monday to Friday. This position requires little travel.
What's in it for youIn 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 are available for most positions. In-office presence is required a minimum of 3 days per week, one of which must be on a Monday and/or a Friday. 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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