Analyst

National Bank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution seeks an analyst for its Strategic Risk & Portfolio Management team. You will analyze, quantify risks, design reporting tools, and collaborate within a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Benefits

Health and wellness program

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Preferential banking services

Community initiatives involvement

Virtual sleep clinic

Qualifications

• Knowledge of corporate and investment banking and risk management is preferred.
• Professional designation (e.g. CPA, CFA) an asset.
• Ability to present ideas clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial and statistical analysis to assess risks and benefits.
• Design dashboards and reporting to provide insights into portfolios.
• Research topics such as emerging risks and regulatory environments.

Skills

Financial analysis

Statistical analysis

Data organization

Communication

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bloomberg

Capital IQ

Job description

As an analyst in the Strategic Risk & Portfolio Management team within the Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) team at National Bank, you will provide specialized support for identifying, analyzing, assessing, and reporting on the strategic risks associated with Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) portfolio.

You will be responsible for carrying out detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis to provide the information needed to assess the level risk associated with the composition, infrastructure and oversight of the CIB portfolio, and for a given initiative. Your responsibilities will include broad support across all CIB industries and sectors as required, including helping assess the risks and opportunities of expanding into new segments.

You will evolve in a team of highly motivated professionals, collaborate and learn about a broad range of capital markets products. This position appeals to individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in an entrepreneurial, fast paced and high-energy environment.

Your Job :

• Perform financial and statistical analysis to quantify the expected risks and benefits of various strategic initiatives
• Working closely with the other members of the team and the broader CIB group, design dashboards and reporting to provide insights into various portfolios, including ad hoc analytics for executive consumption
• Research and present various topics such as emerging risks, product considerations, and regulatory environments
• Support the coordination and maintenance of Sharepoint sites that provide access to the CIB team on relevant risk issues and best practices
• Perform scenario and sensitivity analysis

Your Team :

You will be joining a newly created and expanding team, reporting under the Managing Director & Head, Strategic Risk & Portfolio Management, Corporate & Investment Banking. This role is not focused on specific client relationships or analysis but rather CIB-level activities and initiatives and will provide an excellent opportunity to better understand how the business works. You will have access to colleagues with a wide range of expertise, experience, and backgrounds to enrich all aspects of your development. We promote a team-player attitude, collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning.

Prerequisites :

• Undergraduate Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, Accounting, or other relevant field.
• Professional designation completed or in process, (e.g. CPA, CFA) considered an asset
• Knowledge of corporate and investment banks and risk management, or a willingness to learn
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint). Knowledge of the broader Microsoft Suite (SharePoint, PowerApps, etc.), as well as experience with Bloomberg and Capital IQ would be considered an asset
• Ability to organize data and parse and analyze complex data sets with a demonstrated problem-solving mindset
• Excellent communication and writing skills with an ability to present ideas in a concise and well-structured manner
• Self-starter and ambitious, with a strong work ethic

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.

• Health and wellness program, including many options
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Preferential banking services
• Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
• Virtual sleep clinic

These are a few of the benefits available to you. 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 actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.

We're putting people first

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 peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees.

We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?