Chief Application Analyst

National Bank; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Chief Application Analyst for electronic trading. Responsibilities include analyzing trading technologies, providing support for platforms, and improving processes. The ideal candidate has a degree in computer science, knowledge of trading systems, and proficiency in Python. This role offers a hybrid work environment with flexible benefits for employee well-being.

Benefits

Health and wellness program

Flexible group insurance

Generous pension plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Telemedicine service

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of FIX, MQ, JSON, XML, and SFTP.
• Good knowledge of Canadian financial markets.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and understand current trading technologies.
• Provide day-to-day support for electronic trading platforms.
• Continuously improve technological performance.

Skills

Knowledge of trading systems (EMS, OMS, SOR)

Proficiency in Python

Ability to manage priorities

Experience in software development

Education

University degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Linux

Wintel

AWS

Job description

A career as a Chief Application Analyst Electronic Trading at National Bank means that you will be a Technology Support Specialist for electronic trading activities.

This position allows you to have a positive impact on our organization thanks to your expertise in market systems, your understanding of transaction flows and your ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Your job

• Analyze and understand current and emerging trading technologies in the sector, both within and outside the organization
• Act as an expert in the application and its functionalities
• Review, test and deploy market data flows and order entry systems, provide day‑to‑day support for electronic trading platforms and all their technical components
• Actively participate in engineering design discussions and produce the necessary functional and design deliverables
• Meet business needs by breaking down requests, estimating the effort required and ensuring continuous delivery based on agile principles
• Continuously improve technological performance by optimizing processes and identifying effective solutions, monitor technology, propose innovative ideas and participate in their evaluation and implementation
• Take charge of post‑market activities, such as managing drop copies and monitoring related operations
• Rigorously document support, maintenance and referral activities using the tools provided, collaborating closely with internal partners and external suppliers.

Your team

The IT and Operations team is made up of more than 5500 experts. The Vice Presidency Technologies Financial Markets, it is more than 100 specialists who work in an agile, proactive and collaborative way to seize opportunities, stay at the cutting edge of technologies and improve processes continuously.

Within the electronic negotiation sector, you are part of a large team of 15 colleagues and report to the Senior Manager, Transversal Technology Delivery. Our team stands out for its high level of expertise, its constant collaboration with the development, strategy and negotiation teams, as well as its commitment to innovation and operational excellence.

We want to contribute to your quality of life by offering you as much flexibility as possible. For example, we offer a hybrid work environment along with a flexible schedule that you can adapt to your needs.

The Bank values ongoing development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs with on‑the‑job learning help you to master your role and develop new fields of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, Harvard Manage Mentor, coaching, and mentoring support are always available.

Prerequisites

• A university degree or another diploma in computer science, software engineering, finance or a related field with several years of experience
• Experience in software development, telecom or server administration, an asset
• Good knowledge of trading systems (EMS, OMS, SOR) and Canadian financial markets, an asset
• Proficient in the Linux, Wintel, AWS environments and Python language, an important asset
• Knowledge of FIX, MQ, JSON, XML and SFTP, an asset
• Ability to manage priorities in a dynamic and pressured environment.

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!