Analyst or Associate Risk Management Solutions

National Bank of Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Bank of Canada is seeking an Analyst or Associate for its Risk Management Solutions Group in Calgary. This position involves managing a portfolio of mid-market clients, structuring tailored risk management solutions, and collaborating with various teams to deliver exceptional service to clients.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in finance or a related field, along with 1 to 2 years of relevant experience, and a strong understanding of financial markets. This role offers a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment that encourages professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of relevant experience in risk management.
• Advanced knowledge of derivatives and financial markets.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of mid-market clients with tailored risk management solutions.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to develop client relationships.
• Support the group's marketing efforts and generate trading ideas.

Skills

Experience in foreign exchange, interest rates or commodity risk management

Sales and business development

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance or related field

Tools

Programming languages (C++, Python, VBA)

Job description

Analyst or Associate, Risk Management Solution Group (Sales & Trading)

As an Analyst or Associate in the Risk Management Solutions Group ("RMSG") at National Bank Financial Markets ("NBFM"), you will work on our trading floor in Calgary with a team of senior derivatives originators covering commercial and corporate clients in all economic sectors and industries in Western Canada.

In this role, you will support the group’s marketing efforts and will be actively involved in generating hedging and trading ideas, development of materials to communicate ideas, pricing of derivatives, and execution of client transactions. You will work closely with the trading and structuring teams as well as several other departments from our commercial banking and national account groups.

Your role

• Effectively manage a portfolio of mid-market clients
• Structure risk management solutions tailored to clients’ hedging needs
• Proactively collaborate with internal and external partners
• Develop and strengthen your client relationships
• Abide by National Bank’s high standards (red carpet customer services)
• Handle internal requests from various partners (bankers, branches, and back office)
• Ensure credit and legal requirements are met, and documentation is complete

Your team

You will report directly to the Managing Director, Risk Management Solutions Group. The final job title (analyst or associate) will depend on the experience of the chosen candidate. It is an onsite position with flexibility. You can expect to actively participate in a wide variety of transactions.

The RMSG is responsible for developing and originating financial derivative transactions as well as structured solutions for National Bank of Canada’s existing and prospective clients. The Risk Management Solutions group works closely with our commercial banking partners. Our product scope is truly cross-asset and includes derivatives on interest rates, foreign exchange, and commodities.

We are seeking a motivated and results-oriented individual interested in pursuing a career in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment. Candidates must show the ability to interact effectively with clients, colleagues, and other advisors.

Requirements

• Completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance or related field (economics, accounting, financial engineering, actuarial, etc.) with 1 to 2 years of relevant experience
• Experience in foreign exchange, interest rates or commodity risk management
• Experience in sales and business development
• Advanced knowledge of derivatives
• Understand financial markets main drivers and economic fundamentals
• Ability to work in a fast-pace, high-pressure environment, with a particular attention to details
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of programming languages (C++, Python, VBA) is an asset