Application Production Support, SWIFT Corporate Platform IT - Jobs in Montréal, QC

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APPLICATION PRODUCTION SUPPORT, SWIFT CORPORATE PLATFORM IT (JOB NUMBER: IT-110922-001-MN)In a changing world, unprecedented challenges require unmatched talent. Join one of Montreals Top Employers in 2022. 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 glanceSWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) messaging platform, products and services connect more than 11,000 banking and securities organizations, market infrastructures and corporate customers in more than 200 countries and territories. BNP Paribas North America maintains its own SWIFT Platform that has its dedicated support organization.In detail

• Investigate production issues and coordinate resolution with stakeholders, clients, software vendors and technology specialists for a timely resolution.
• Support product deployment life cycle for new releases, standards and patches.
• Design, test and implement SWIFT routing rules.
• Ensure support documentation is kept up-to-date and published in prescribed tools according to the Bank’s standards.
• Provide support for projects along with timely reporting on status updates and risks.
• Prepare documents for business continuity planning, architecture and disaster recovery procedures for the SWIFT platform.
• Coordinate post-migration validation in production environment with users, and coordinate end-to-end testing as necessary.
• Participate in governance and audit initiatives and support the resolution of non-compliance findings/recommendations.
• Participate in the resolution of situation reviews triggered by major incidents along with documentation of post incident report.
• Participate in global projects working with teams from US, Canada, Paris, India.

The strengths and skills that will help you succeedMinimum required qualifications

• Must have experience with Unix, Linux and Shell Scripts.
• Must have experience with Oracle (preferred) SQL and PL/SQL.
• Ability to work under pressure to support critical 24x7 production platform.
• Must be able to work flexible hours (morning shift, evening shift, week-end support).
• Experience of working with geographically diversified teams.
• Must possess strong problem-solving skills.
• Languages: English and French
• Must possess time management and priority management skills.
• Must be a team player while being able to work autonomously.

Preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge of SWIFT standards (FIN, FileAct, MT messages, MX messages, ISO20022, pain.001) is an asset.
• Knowledge of SWIFT Alliance systems (SAA, IPLA) and infrastructure (HSM, SAG) is an asset.
• Knowledge in SWIFT CSP guidelines is an asset.
• Infrastructure/security technologies like VMWare, WebSphere, Tomcat, firewalls, encryption, IBM MQ Series etc will be an asset.
• Ability to use Excel for data analysis and reporting is an asset;

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, 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 hereWhat you need to know

• We will review candidates as they apply, so don’t wait to submit your application;
• If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. BNP Paribas will work with you to ensure that you are able to participate fully in the process;
• 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;
• Given the vast majority of our clients, both internal and external, is based outside of Quebec and Canada, our positions require employees to speak another language than French – being English for most positions; other languages such as Spanish or Portuguese may be also specifically required and such will be clearly mentioned in the requirements of the position;
• All BNP Paribas employees in Canada must be adequately vaccinated against COVID-19 on the date of hire, unless exempt for a reason protected by the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at the heart of our commitmentsAt 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 hereAbout usBNP Paribas is the top bank in the European Union and a major international banking establishment. Present in 65 countries, with more than 190,000 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 1,200 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 Top Employer 2022
• Women in Governance – Parity certified - Silver certification
• CCDI Consulting Inc. (Canadian Center for Diversity and Inclusion)
• Pride at Work Canada
• Rainbow Accreditation issued by Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
• ROSEPH – Grouping of specialized organizations for the employment of persons with disabilities
• IndigenousWorks

Do you want to discover other BNP Paribas offers in CanadaClick here: BNP Paribas in Canada | Our job offers** Only selected applications that meet the requirements of the role will be contacted **Primary Location: CA-QC-MontréalJob Type: Standard / PermanentJob: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYEducation Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent (>= 3 years)Experience Level: At least 5 yearsSchedule: Full-timeQuick Apply

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