Associate, Execution, National Client Group

Banque Nationale du Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness program

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and family assistance program

Preferential banking services

Involvement in community initiatives

Virtual sleep clinic

Job summary

National Bank of Canada is seeking an Associate, Execution in the Ontario National Client Group based in Toronto. The role combines high-impact credit work with deal execution in bilateral and syndicated lending, within a hybrid work model.

You will collaborate with senior team members to deliver timely financial solutions that power Canadian business growth and benefit from structured training and development.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in corporate or upper mid-market commercial banking or related field.
• Strong knowledge of credit underwriting, loan structuring (bilateral/syndicated transactions) and financial statement analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field; professional designation/assets considered strong.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day management of the Ontario National Client Group credit portfolio and assist with execution of new lending opportunities.
• Perform high-quality credit analysis and deal structuring activities in line with Bank standards along with Directors.
• Execute transaction modeling in Excel and S&P Capital IQ; manage annual reviews and assist in due diligence for new opportunities.
• Collaborate with financial advisors, private equity sponsors and internal banking partners to support portfolio growth.

Skills

Credit underwriting

Loan structuring

Financial statement analysis

Portfolio management

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Professional designation / advanced degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

S&P Capital IQ

Job description

Associate, Execution, National Client Group

Hybrid

Job number

34489

Category

Senior Professional

Status: Permanent

Schedule: Full-Time

23-Jul-2026

Area(s) of interest: Capital Markets and treasury

Location(s): Toronto

A career as an Associate, Execution at the Ontario National Client Group team at National Bank means being part of a winning team. Financial professionals working together to be the best at delivering relevant and timely financial solutions that power the growth of Canadian businesses.

In this role you actively participate in a wide variety of complex senior debt lending mandates comprised of both bilateral and syndicated transactions headed by senior members of the National Client Group lending team.

• Support the day-to-day management of the Ontario National Client Group credit portfolio and assist with the execution of new lending opportunities/mandates as needed.
• Perform high-quality credit analysis and deal structuring activities in accordance with Bank standards while partnering with the Director(s), National Client Group (Execution and Relationship Management), in managing and growing an existing portfolio(s) of complex lending relationships.
• Perform transaction financial modeling (Microsoft Excel, S&P Capital IQ) and Borrower Risk Ratings on a portfolio of existing and prospective clients.
• Independently manage an assigned portfolio of Annual Reviews while working collaboratively with Directors on more complex renewals.
• Assist Directors by working closely with financial advisors, private equity sponsors and internal banking partners (i.e. derivative hedging, loan syndications and investment banking) to perform required due diligence on prospective new transaction opportunities.
• Work in close collaboration with other Associates and Client Account Representatives on credit submission requests and ensure that client and collateral files are updated in a timely manner.

Your team

As a part of the Ontario National Client Group team, you are part of a dynamic and highly motivated team, and you report to the Director & Team Lead, Execution, National Client Group. Our team stands out for its excellence in transaction delivery, execution and collaboration with an integrated go-to-market strategy. The portfolio consists of a balance of large Canadian private businesses coupled with private equity sponsor-backed deals across diversified industries (both bilateral and syndicated transactions). Working hours are largely dictated by portfolio demands with occasional non-standard working hours under a hybrid working model (possibility of working from home up to 3-days a week).

Our training programs take an experiential approach in which you will collaborate with senior members of the National Client Group deal team and gain hands-on experience underwriting complex transactions and managing an active portfolio. As you develop your professional skillset and gain valuable transaction and portfolio management experience, several growth opportunities exist – both within the National Client Group team and within the broader Bank.

Requirements:

• Hold a Bachelors’ degree in finance, accounting or related field to the sector of activity
• Professional designation(s) and/or an advanced degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration is considered a strong asset
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Corporate or upper mid-market Commercial Banking or related field.
• Strong knowledge of credit underwriting, loan structuring (bilateral/syndicated transactions) and financial statement analysis.

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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
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and family assistance program
• Preferential banking services
• Involvement in community initiatives
• 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?

Why work at National Bank?

There are many varied opportunities for you to progress and develop, and move ahead in your career. This includes on-the-job learning and training, co-development and pairing with other employees, professional support and mentoring, internal career days or discussion forums with our leaders.

For an inclusive and diverse environment

We foster inclusion in an environment where each person’s unique qualities, whether visible or invisible, are celebrated and valued. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

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