Associate or Associate Director or Director

Banque Nationale du Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking an Associate, Associate Director, or Director for its Risk Management Solutions Group in Montreal. This role involves collaborating with corporate clients, pricing derivatives, and executing transactions on the trading floor. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, a relevant degree, and fluency in both French and English. The position offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment with a focus on collaboration and inclusivity.

Benefits

Health programs

Employee share plans

Assistance programs

Community involvement opportunities

Wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a permanent finance role.
• Fluent verbal and written communication skills in French and English.
• Curiosity and a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Support the RMSG Coverage Team in developing tailored OTC solutions for clients.
• Price and execute derivative transactions using models.
• Conduct company, market, and risk research and analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving mindset

Team spirit

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, actuarial science, computer science, engineering, or economics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Bloomberg Terminal

Job description

Associate or Associate Director or Director

On-Site

Job number: 26701

Category: Senior Professional

Status: Permanent

Schedule: Full-Time

23-May-2025

Area of Interest: Financial markets and treasury

As an Associate, Associate Director, or Director in the Risk Management Solutions Group ("RMSG") at National Bank Financial Markets ("NBFM"), you will work on our trading floor in Montreal with a team of senior derivatives originators covering corporate clients across Quebec and Eastern Canada.

Your responsibilities include supporting marketing efforts, generating hedging and trading ideas, developing communication materials, pricing derivatives, and executing client transactions. You will collaborate closely with trading, structuring, and various other departments within NBFM, including investment banking, credit capital markets, debt and equity capital markets, market risk oversight, and operations.

Your Job

• Support the RMSG Coverage Team in developing tailored OTC solutions for clients
• Assist team members in transaction origination and client coverage
• Participate in client meetings and presentations
• Build and maintain a network of internal partners and clients for end-to-end coordination
• Price and execute derivative transactions using models
• Create presentation materials and generate data-driven reports and analyses
• Automate manual procedures and tasks
• Conduct company, market, and risk research and analysis
• Coordinate with middle and back-office operations to ensure smooth processes

Your Team

This role reports to the Managing Director and Co-Head of RMS. It is an onsite position with flexible arrangements. You will engage in a variety of transactions, gaining broad experience.

The RMSG develops and originates financial derivatives and structured solutions for clients. It collaborates closely with banking, debt, and equity markets, and investment banking teams, working across interest rates, foreign exchange, equity, and commodities derivatives. The group also innovates new structures to meet client needs.

We seek a motivated, results-oriented individual interested in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment. Candidates should demonstrate effective client and colleague interaction skills.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, actuarial science, computer science, engineering, or economics
• At least 3 years of experience in a permanent finance role
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and working knowledge of Bloomberg Terminal
• Curiosity, problem-solving mindset, collaborative approach, and team spirit
• Excellent interpersonal skills for building trustful relationships
• Fluent verbal and written communication skills in French and English

Languages

Proficiency in French is required to collaborate with colleagues outside Quebec.

We offer competitive compensation and a range of flexible benefits to support your well-being and that of your family, including health programs, employee share plans, assistance programs, banking services, community involvement opportunities, and wellness initiatives.

Our work environment emphasizes collaboration, employee feedback, and a positive experience. We are committed to accessibility and inclusivity, welcoming all candidates and providing accommodations during the recruitment process.

Why work at National Bank?

Opportunities for career growth include training, mentorship, internal mobility, and professional development events.

For an inclusive and diverse environment

We celebrate and value each individual’s unique qualities. We encourage all candidates to apply and bring their perspectives to our team.

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