Chief Application Analyst

National Bank of Canada; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; 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

Involvement in community initiatives

Telemedicine service

Virtual sleep clinic

Job summary

National Bank of Canada in Montreal seeks a Chief Application Analyst / Electronic Trading Analyst to support Electronic Trading and Market Making. You will work with developers, quants, traders and technology experts to implement, test and deliver new features and products.

You will review, test and deploy market data and order-entry feed handlers, develop small C++/Java applications, and provide day-to-day support for trading systems with a strong emphasis on reliability and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer/Software Engineering or related discipline with a minimum of 1+ years of experience as a Java Developer.
• Experience with Trading Systems, EMS/OMS, SORs is an asset.
• Experience with Perl, Linux, Python, Cloud computing is an asset.
• Knowledge of C++, Java is an asset.
• Data Science, Machine learning and AI exposure is an asset.
• Interest in Capital/Financial Markets and trading environments.

Responsibilities

• Understand and become familiar with existing and new trading technologies.
• Review, test and deploy Market data and Order Entry feed handlers.
• Assist in development of small applications (C++, Java) to support day-to-day activities.
• Provide day-to-day support for trading systems and all components within the system.
• Handle post-trade activities such as drop copies, etc.
• Interact with internal partners and key vendors across this role.
• Document all efforts for support, maintenance and reference purposes.

Education

Degree in Computer/Software Engineering

Tools

Java

C++

Perl

Python

Linux

Cloud computing

Data Science

Job description

A career as a Chief Application Analyst / Electronic Trading Analyst means supporting Electronic Trading and Market Making at National Bank Financial Group.

You will work with our developers, quants, traders and technology experts to implement, test and continuously deliver new features and products to our customers.

Your job

• Understand and become familiar with existing and new trading technologies at NBC as well as in the industry
• Be responsible for reviewing, testing and deploying Market data and Order Entry feed handlers
• Assist in the development of small applications (C++, Java) to assist in our day-to-day support activities
• Be responsible for day-to-day support of trading systems and all components within the system
• Be responsible for post trade activities such as drop copies, etc.
• Interact with internal partners as well as key vendors in all aspects of this role
• Document all efforts for support, maintenance and reference purposes using existing tools.

Your team

The IT and Operations team is made up of more than 5500 proactive, collaborative experts who work with agility to seize opportunities, stay on the cutting edge of technology, and continuously improve our processes.

The Vice-Presidency, Financial Markets Technology, has more than 100 specialists who work agile, proactive and collaborative to seize opportunities, stay on the cutting edge of technology and continuously improve processes.

You are part of a team of 7 colleagues in the Electronic Trading sector and will report to the Senior Manager.

Our team stands out for its high level of expertise, its ongoing collaboration with the development, strategy and negotiation teams, and its commitment to innovation and operational excellence.

Our goal is to offer you maximum flexibility to promote your quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment and a flexible and adaptable schedule.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalised training programs, based on on-the-job learning, help you master your profession and develop new fields of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, Language Training, Harvard Learning Centre and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at any time.

Prerequisites

• Degree in Computer/Software Engineering, or related discipline with a minimum of 1+ years of experience as a Java Developer
• Working knowledge/Experience with Trading Systems, EMS/OMS, SOR's are assets
• Experience with Perl, Linux, Python, Cloud computing are assets
• Knowledge of C++, Java, an asset
• Data Science, Machine learning and A.I. experience or exposure, an asset
• Enjoy and have interest working within the dynamic environment of Capital/Financial Markets.

Languages: French, English

Reason to require this language: you will need to work closely with our colleagues outside Quebec.

Required skills: Application Support, Artificial Intelligence, C++, Capital Markets, Cybersecurity, Flow Trading, Functional Analysis, Initiative, Java, Linux, Perl, Python, Resiliency, Teamwork, Trading

Your benefits

• 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
• Involvement in community initiatives
• Telemedicine service
• 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?

Join us!