Chief Advisor - Treasury

National Bank of Canada; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness program

Flexible group insurance

Generous pension plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Preferential banking services

Community initiatives involvement

Telemedicine service

Virtual sleep clinic

Job summary

A leading Canadian financial institution is seeking a Chief Advisor - Treasury to join their Montgomery office. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of ten years' experience in financial markets, focusing on Treasury and liquidity risk management. Responsibilities include leading audits and collaborating with various stakeholders to address risks. The role requires strong communication skills and bilingualism in French and English, providing a dynamic environment with a commitment to employee wellbeing and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of experience in Financial Markets process.
• In-depth understanding of risks in Financial Markets activities.
• Bilingualism in French and English required, with English essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform audit work in financial markets, focusing on Treasury topics.
• Act as ambassador for Internal Audit with Treasury management.
• Coach team on processes and best practices.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Proactivity

Attention to detail

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field

FRM/PRM, CFA (asset)

CFA (asset)

Job description

Chief Advisor - Treasury

National Bank of Canada invites applications for the Chief Advisor - Treasury position.

With a career in Internal Audit – Financial Markets at National Bank, you will be of great value to your business partners’ end‑to‑end process and therefore positively impact our clients and employees. As Chief Advisor - Treasury Specialist for the Financial Markets team, you will be an expert auditor focused on important risks of the financial markets sector (primarily focused on Treasury and Liquidity Risk Management). You will collaborate with strategic partners throughout the Bank to identify areas at risk and/or potential improvements, as well as sharing your knowledge with your colleagues on complex subjects in the realization of the work performed.

Your role

• Perform audit work and/or lead audits of financial markets sectors (primary focus Treasury and Liquidity topics)
• Ambassador for Internal Audit with our partners in Treasury and Liquidity Risk Management
• Negotiator/Influencer with our partners, specifically senior management, as it relates to issues raised and possible solutions
• Expert on risks and end‑to‑end processes for Treasury related topics
• Coach for the team on the processes, governance, reporting and best practices
• Bring together the Audit team, as well as other risk/control functions

Your team

You will join a multidisciplinary team with more than 20 colleagues and will report to the Senior Manager – Internal Audit Financial Markets. This position will give you the opportunity to work as part of a dynamic, innovative team where management practices favour a good work/life balance and in a sector where you can constantly progress while taking on varied assignments enabling a transversal view of the organization. You may have the opportunity for occasional travel to our desks and affiliates (Dublin, London, Paris, New York, Toronto, Calgary, etc) in accordance with the audit requirements.

Basic requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in a related field, FRM/PRM, CFA (asset)
• Minimum ten (10) years of in‑depth experience in the end‑to‑end Financial Markets process, such as Treasury and/or Liquidity risk management
• In depth understanding of the risks inherent to Financial Markets activities, specifically as it relates to Treasury (liquidity risk management, cash management, funding, Fund Transfer Pricing, Asset Liability Management)
• Curious, with a desire to learn new business activities and related processes
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a positive way with team members and partners from various backgrounds towards a common goal
• Independent, accountable, collaborative, good attention to detail and proactive
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills, ability to simplify and synthesize information
• Bilingualism, both spoken and written French (asset) and English (essential) as we collaborate with our colleagues and regulators outside of Quebec
• Additional required languages: English, French

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!