Associate or Associate Director New Products and Activities

NBC Global Finance Limited; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate or Associate Director for the New Products and Activities team. This role is pivotal in driving growth within Financial Markets, requiring a blend of strategic thinking and leadership. You will collaborate closely with traders and risk management to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring the sustainability of operations. The position promises a dynamic work environment where your contributions will significantly impact the organization's success. If you're passionate about making a difference in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health and wellness program

Flexible group insurance

Generous pension plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Telemedicine service

Virtual sleep clinic

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Preferential banking services

Opportunities for community involvement

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in Financial Markets or Securities.
• Strong knowledge of financial markets and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support business lines during the launch of new products and activities.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Decision Making

Curiosity

Resilience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

Confluence

Jira

ISM

Global One

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Attendance

Hybrid

Job number

22912

Category

Senior Professional

Status: Permanent

Type of Contract

Permanent

Schedule: Full-Time

Full Time / Part Time?

Full-Time

Posting date

04-Apr-2025

Location: Montreal, Quebec

City

Montreal

Province/State

Quebec

Area of Interest: Financial markets and treasury

A career as an associate or associate director in the New Products and Activities team places you at the heart of the growth of Financial Markets at National Bank. You will have a direct impact on the delivery of new products and activities, driven by strategic and growth objectives. In close collaboration with business lines (traders and risk management solutions) and partners, you will understand the company's objectives and values, as well as the products and transactions of Financial Markets. This role requires inspiring leadership, sharp strategic thinking, and informed decision-making. You will be a key player in supporting various business units and partners, designing innovative and sustainable implementation solutions.

The team's mandate is to reduce time-to-market and ensure the sustainability of activities. You will need to be on the lookout for improvement opportunities, introduce innovative solutions, collaborate with our partners to implement these changes, and continuously contribute to the health of key processes supporting Financial Markets.

Your Job

• Understand the business, products, and transactions to better support the business lines during the launch of new products/activities or for any material changes to existing products/activities, taking into account regulatory frameworks and cross-border implications.
• Assist the business lines (Traders or Risk Management Solutions) in the preliminary impact analysis of new products and activities to determine the most suitable and efficient implementation solutions
• Deliver initiatives under pressure in a timely manner, considering sustainability requirements, ensuring agile and effective delivery while respecting a rigorous governance framework.
• Lead the implementation of new products and activities by collaborating with business lines and partners to define end-to-end requirements and impacts on business capabilities.
• Identify potential risks and impacts, develop appropriate mitigation strategies, and ensure key processes are aligned with the target state to promote growth and value.
• Contribute to the prioritization of deployment strategies, taking into account benefits, risks, time-to-market, and possible synergies with other initiatives.
• Ensure clear and rigorous documentation of new products and activities, risks, mitigation strategies, debts, and delivery status in the business case.
• Coordinate and support business units to improve communication and understanding of end-to-end processes.
• Assist business units in designing solutions and solving problems in a timely manner, ensuring alignment with the target state to maintain the health of business capabilities.
• Contribute to the overall performance of the team by supporting colleagues in delivering urgent initiatives, solving complex problems, and sharing knowledge and experiences.
  
  

Your Team

National Bank Financial Markets is a leading financial services firm offering investment banking services to a diverse clientele, including corporations, institutional clients, and governments. We have offices in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, New York, London, Dublin, Hong Kong, and Paris. The New Products and Activities group is looking for an Associate or Associate Director who is passionate about making a real difference in Financial Market’s mission in this fast paced changing environment.

This position reports to the Managing Director, New Products and Activities, in charge of the business cases in the Financial Markets sector. New Products and Activities is composed of about thirty talented and dedicated individuals. It stands out for its team spirit, leadership, dynamism, agility, and knowledge of the end-to-end processes and activities in the Financial Markets sector.

The team works closely with the traders and risk management solution specialists, as well as various highly specialized sectors of Financial Markets which allow us to further develop a deep understanding of the business, products, key end-to-end processes and the ecosystem in which financial markets operate.

The position may be based in Montreal or Toronto.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field and 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in Financial Markets or Securities
• Good knowledge of financial markets businesses, activities and ecosystem including products, systems, data, key processes, and regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of the securities trading, lending, borrowing and custody value chain and business capabilities is an asset
• Ability to demonstrate leadership, autonomy, judgment, make connections and challenge the status quo
• Excellent skills in analysis, organization, and managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Capacity to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment to support a demanding professional clientele
• Great team spirit, proactivity, positive attitude, motivation, and commitment
• Knowledge of Confluence/Jira, ISM and Global one, are an asset
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in a clear and concise manner, both writing and verbal, in French and English
  
  

Languages

English, French

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

Skills

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Communication Diversity & Inclusion Financial Markets Leadership Multitasking Securities Securities Regulation Teamwork Decision Making Initiative Learning Agility Curiosity Resilience Securities Lending Atlassian Confluence

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.

• 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
• Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
• Telemedicine service
• 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?

Come live your ambitions with us!!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Product Management and Marketing

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