Underwriter/Structurer (Global Trade Solutions)
Top Benefits
About the role
In a changing world, unprecedented challenges require unmatched talent. Join one of Montreal's Top Employers in 2025. 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
Transaction Banking division provides solutions to improve and optimize the working capital of financial institutions and corporate clients worldwide. This division encompasses different businesses operating as a strategic unit to address core client needs:
Liquidity & Investment Advisory (LIA)
International Cash Management
Transaction Solutions for Banks
Global Trade Solutions (GTS)
Asset Based Lending (ABL)
In detail
You will report to the Head of Global Trade Solutions (GTS) Americas Structuring, and you will work day‑to‑day with the GTS Trade Managers who run sales in the region. Responsibilities will span business across the Americas regional portfolio of new & existing business and will provide support in the following areas:
Marketing support – Assist with product ideas, spot new sales chances, prepare sector or client plans, create pitch decks, run working‑capital analyses, and research trade‑finance market trends.
Deal structuring – Write term‑sheets, suggest transaction features and collateral, and coordinate with lawyers and other internal teams.
Pricing & capital modelling – Build and run pricing and capital‑consumption models for each deal.
Credit work – Calculate RWA‑return metrics for management approval, draft transaction memos, manage the GTS side of the credit process together with the Coverage team, and explain deals to senior credit officers and delegation holders.
Deal execution – Handle the more complex transactions from credit sign‑off to closing: negotiate legal docs, work with distribution and insurance partners, and explain the structure to Transaction Support, Middle Office, Operations, etc.
Portfolio monitoring – Work with other functions to create tools that track performance and risk for the whole GTS‑Americas portfolio and take part in portfolio reviews.
Client contact – Interact with clients mainly during the execution phase of a transaction.
Compliance – Follow all applicable laws, regulations, internal procedures and Group compliance standards, including the seven Code‑of‑Conduct themes (customer interest, financial security, market integrity, professional ethics, respect for persons, group protection, societal involvement) and complete mandatory training on time.
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.
The strengths and skills that will help you succeed
Bachelor’s degree or foreign education equivalent required in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, International Affairs, or similar fields.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in banking or financial services required.
Fluency in English is required.*
Understanding of accounting principles and financial statement analysis.
Experience of credit related legal documentation.
Demonstrated expertise performing financial modeling, including scenario analysis of credit return metrics for portfolio management purposes.
Demonstrated expertise preparing and delivering marketing presentations to existing and prospective clients.
Understanding of Trade Finance and/or Supply Chain finance products intended for clients across multiple industries with international activity.
- 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
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 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.
To find out more about our range of benefits, click here
What you need to know
We will review candidates as they apply, so don’t wait to submit your application;
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
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).
About us
BNP Paribas is the top bank in the European Union and a major international banking establishment. Present in 63 countries, with more than 180,000 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 1,400 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’s Top Employers 2025
Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 2025
Women in Governance – Parity certified - Platinum certification
Pride at Work Canada
Part of Les Affaires top 300 companies in Quebec
Synclusiv
Ready, Willing and Able
Autisme sans Limites
LinkedIn Top Companies 2024
Do you want to discover other BNP Paribas offers in Canada?
Click here: BNP Paribas in Canada Our job offers
***While the description above describes our ideal candidate, we encourage applicants to apply even if they do not fully meet the complete list of qualifications noted***
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About BNP Paribas
BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with an international reach. It has a presence in 65 countries, with more than 190,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. BNP Paribas holds leading positions in its three major operating divisions:
⚆ Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for all the Group’s retail banking networks and several specialised businesses, including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; ⚆ Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment and protection solutions; ⚆ Corporate & Institutional Banking, which is focused on corporate and institutional clients.
The Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realise their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, the Group has four domestic markets (Belgium, France, Italy and Luxembourg) and BNP Paribas Personal Finance is the European leader in consumer lending. BNP Paribas is rolling out its integrated retail-banking model in Mediterranean countries, in Turkey, in Eastern Europe and a large network in the western part of the United States. In its Corporate & Institutional Banking and Investment & Protection Services activities, BNP Paribas also enjoys top positions in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific.
To learn more about our social media terms and Data Protection Notice: https://group.bnpparibas/en/data-protection
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Underwriter/Structurer (Global Trade Solutions)
Top Benefits
About the role
In a changing world, unprecedented challenges require unmatched talent. Join one of Montreal's Top Employers in 2025. 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
Transaction Banking division provides solutions to improve and optimize the working capital of financial institutions and corporate clients worldwide. This division encompasses different businesses operating as a strategic unit to address core client needs:
Liquidity & Investment Advisory (LIA)
International Cash Management
Transaction Solutions for Banks
Global Trade Solutions (GTS)
Asset Based Lending (ABL)
In detail
You will report to the Head of Global Trade Solutions (GTS) Americas Structuring, and you will work day‑to‑day with the GTS Trade Managers who run sales in the region. Responsibilities will span business across the Americas regional portfolio of new & existing business and will provide support in the following areas:
Marketing support – Assist with product ideas, spot new sales chances, prepare sector or client plans, create pitch decks, run working‑capital analyses, and research trade‑finance market trends.
Deal structuring – Write term‑sheets, suggest transaction features and collateral, and coordinate with lawyers and other internal teams.
Pricing & capital modelling – Build and run pricing and capital‑consumption models for each deal.
Credit work – Calculate RWA‑return metrics for management approval, draft transaction memos, manage the GTS side of the credit process together with the Coverage team, and explain deals to senior credit officers and delegation holders.
Deal execution – Handle the more complex transactions from credit sign‑off to closing: negotiate legal docs, work with distribution and insurance partners, and explain the structure to Transaction Support, Middle Office, Operations, etc.
Portfolio monitoring – Work with other functions to create tools that track performance and risk for the whole GTS‑Americas portfolio and take part in portfolio reviews.
Client contact – Interact with clients mainly during the execution phase of a transaction.
Compliance – Follow all applicable laws, regulations, internal procedures and Group compliance standards, including the seven Code‑of‑Conduct themes (customer interest, financial security, market integrity, professional ethics, respect for persons, group protection, societal involvement) and complete mandatory training on time.
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.
The strengths and skills that will help you succeed
Bachelor’s degree or foreign education equivalent required in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, International Affairs, or similar fields.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in banking or financial services required.
Fluency in English is required.*
Understanding of accounting principles and financial statement analysis.
Experience of credit related legal documentation.
Demonstrated expertise performing financial modeling, including scenario analysis of credit return metrics for portfolio management purposes.
Demonstrated expertise preparing and delivering marketing presentations to existing and prospective clients.
Understanding of Trade Finance and/or Supply Chain finance products intended for clients across multiple industries with international activity.
- 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
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 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.
To find out more about our range of benefits, click here
What you need to know
We will review candidates as they apply, so don’t wait to submit your application;
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
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).
About us
BNP Paribas is the top bank in the European Union and a major international banking establishment. Present in 63 countries, with more than 180,000 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 1,400 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’s Top Employers 2025
Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 2025
Women in Governance – Parity certified - Platinum certification
Pride at Work Canada
Part of Les Affaires top 300 companies in Quebec
Synclusiv
Ready, Willing and Able
Autisme sans Limites
LinkedIn Top Companies 2024
Do you want to discover other BNP Paribas offers in Canada?
Click here: BNP Paribas in Canada Our job offers
***While the description above describes our ideal candidate, we encourage applicants to apply even if they do not fully meet the complete list of qualifications noted***
Not the right fit? Search for Underwriter/Structurer jobs in Montréal, QC
About BNP Paribas
BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with an international reach. It has a presence in 65 countries, with more than 190,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. BNP Paribas holds leading positions in its three major operating divisions:
⚆ Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for all the Group’s retail banking networks and several specialised businesses, including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; ⚆ Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment and protection solutions; ⚆ Corporate & Institutional Banking, which is focused on corporate and institutional clients.
The Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realise their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, the Group has four domestic markets (Belgium, France, Italy and Luxembourg) and BNP Paribas Personal Finance is the European leader in consumer lending. BNP Paribas is rolling out its integrated retail-banking model in Mediterranean countries, in Turkey, in Eastern Europe and a large network in the western part of the United States. In its Corporate & Institutional Banking and Investment & Protection Services activities, BNP Paribas also enjoys top positions in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific.
To learn more about our social media terms and Data Protection Notice: https://group.bnpparibas/en/data-protection