Analyst

National Bank of Canada; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness program

Flexible group insurance

Generous pension plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and family assistance program

Preferential banking services

Involvement in community initiatives

Telemedicine service

Virtual sleep clinic

Job summary

National Bank of Canada is seeking an Analyst for North American Trade Settlement Operations in Capital Markets. You will support settlement activities, analyze discrepancies in Canadian equities, and collaborate across units to improve processes.

This role offers a hybrid work model and opportunities across lines. Ideal candidates bring Capital Markets Operations experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work under pressure while staying rigorous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with relevant business experience.
• Knowledge of listed products required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel; ability to learn IT systems.
• Experience in Capital Markets Operations.
• Knowledge of the CDS system is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Act as a resource person for transaction settlement activities within Capital Markets.
• Ensure the settlement of equity transactions at the depository.
• Analyze discrepancies related to operational processes for Canadian equities.
• Follow up on activities and ensure compliance with policies, standards, and procedures.
• Interact with various Bank areas to provide technical support to stakeholders.
• Provide information for decision-making and suggest process improvements.

Skills

Artificial Intelligence

Communication

Curiosity

Cybersecurity

Diversity & Inclusion

Empathy

Learning Agility

Proactivity

Resiliency

Resourcefulness

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree related to the business sector

Master’s degree related to the business sector with two years of relevant experience

Tools

Excel

CDS system

Job description

A career as an Analyst, North American Trade Settlement Operations in Capital Marketsat at National Bank is an opportunity to put your expertise to work in the evolution and execution of the strategy across all business sectors. Through your involvement in the various processes related to the settlement of Canadian transactions, you help drive the Bank’s transformation.

Your role:

• Act as a resource person for our transaction settlement activities within Capital Markets
• Ensure the settlement of equity transactions at the depository
• Analyze discrepancies related to the operational process for Canadian equities
• Follow up on activities and ensure compliance with established policies, standards, and procedures
• Interact with various areas of the Bank to provide technical support to stakeholders in day-to-day operations
• Provide useful information for decision-making and make recommendations to improve work processes

Your team:

This position reports to the Director – Canadian Settlements, and you collaborate daily with a team made up of several specialists. You will join a motivated and passionate team that is growing, made up of 16 analysts and senior analysts. You also have the option to work remotely. This position offers you the opportunity to work in a hybrid model. It also opens up many horizons, as career progression, promotion, and opportunities to move across business lines are accessible. Our training programs, based on learning by doing, allow you to master your profession. Access to colleagues with diverse expertise, experiences, and profiles further enriches your development in every way.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree related to the business sector OR a Master’s degree related to the business sector and two years of relevant experience
• Good knowledge of listed products
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, including ExcelAbility to learn and adapt to IT systems
• Ability to work under pressure—quickly, while remaining rigorous
• Experience in Capital Markets Operations
• Experience resolving issues involving irregular and complex financial transactions
• Knowledge of the CDS system (an asset)

Languages: French, English

Reason to require this language: you will need to discuss frequently with our service providers or partners who speak a language other than French.

Required skills: Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Curiosity, Cybersecurity, Diversity & Inclusion, Empathy, Learning Agility, Proactivity, Resiliency, Resourcefulness, Teamwork

Your benefits:

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family such as:

• Health and wellness program, including many options
• Flexible group insurance
• Generous pension plan
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and family assistance program
• Preferential banking services
• Involvement in community initiatives
• Telemedicine service
• Virtual sleep clinic

We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

Making a bold move in a people-first environment:

We’re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.

We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates!

What can you bring to our team?

Join us!