Leader Automation Strategies

National Bank of Canada; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; 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

Telemedicine service

Virtual sleep clinic

Job summary

National Bank is seeking a strategic Leader for Automation Strategies to drive credit decision automation across Commercial Banking Financing and Private Banking 1859. You will define the vision, prioritize initiatives and mobilize stakeholders to accelerate AI integration and improvements.

You will collaborate with Credit, Risk Models, Analytics and IT teams to transform financing practices, enhance portfolio quality and deliver measurable efficiency gains for our clients and employees.

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant field such as business administration, finance, engineering, analytics or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in commercial financing, credit decision automation, risk modelling, data analytics, innovation or strategic program management roles.
• Strong understanding of commercial financing, credit, pricing and risk management processes.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the credit decision automation strategy for the Commercial Banking and Private Banking 1859 sector.
• Identify, prioritize and implement the best automation opportunities across credit, pricing and financing execution processes.
• Contribute to the coordination of AI integration strategies and initiatives aimed at accelerating financing processes.
• Lead a portfolio of strategic initiatives focused on improving operational efficiency, team productivity and the experience of business partners.
• Collaborate closely with Credit, Credit Analytics, Risk Models and Strategies teams, as well as Commercial Banking business lines, to ensure alignment and successful execution of initiatives.
• Develop solutions that enhance credit portfolio quality through better use of data, process standardization and automation of monitoring and analytical activities.
• Define and implement performance indicators to measure efficiency gains, operational quality, processing speed, portfolio quality and value creation.
• Translate strategic priorities into roadmaps, execution plans and governance mechanisms to ensure successful outcomes.
• Influence and advise senior leadership by presenting recommendations, priorities and initiative outcomes to decision-making committees.
• Drive proactive change management efforts to support the adoption of new practices and tools across business sectors.

Skills

Business Alignment

Critical Thinking

Data-Driven Decision-Making

Decision Making

Diversity & Inclusion

Emotional Intelligence

Innovation Management

Learning Agility

Managerial Courage

Mobilization

Partner Development

Resiliency

Risk Management

Strategic Vision

Strategy Execution

Stress Management

Education

University degree in business administration, finance, engineering, analytics or related discipline

Job description

At National Bank, we are committed to simplifying, modernizing and optimizing our financing processes to deliver an exceptional experience for both our clients and our teams. In this context, we are seeking a Leader, Automation Strategies, Commercial Banking Financing and Private Banking 1859 who will play a key role in transforming our financing, credit and pricing practices.

In this strategic role, you will be responsible for defining the vision, prioritizing initiatives and mobilizing stakeholders to accelerate the automation of credit decision-making. You will also contribute to coordinating efforts related to the integration of AI into the continuous improvement of financing processes. Your objective: improve operational efficiency, support portfolio quality, increase decision-making speed and drive sustainable business growth.

You will serve as a central point of alignment between Credit, Credit Analytics, Risk Models and Strategies teams, Commercial Banking business lines, Financial Markets and Information Technology teams to evolve current practices and create tangible value for the Bank.

Your Job:

• Define and lead the credit decision automation strategy for the Commercial Banking and Private Banking 1859 sector.
• Identify, prioritize and implement the best automation opportunities across credit, pricing and financing execution processes.
• Contribute to the coordination of AI integration strategies and initiatives aimed at accelerating financing processes.
• Lead a portfolio of strategic initiatives focused on improving operational efficiency, team productivity and the experience of business partners.
• Collaborate closely with Credit, Credit Analytics, Risk Models and Strategies teams, as well as Commercial Banking business lines, to ensure alignment and successful execution of initiatives.
• Develop solutions that enhance credit portfolio quality through better use of data, process standardization and automation of monitoring and analytical activities.
• Define and implement performance indicators to measure efficiency gains, operational quality, processing speed, portfolio quality and value creation.
• Translate strategic priorities into roadmaps, execution plans and governance mechanisms to ensure successful outcomes.
• Influence and advise senior leadership by presenting recommendations, priorities and initiative outcomes to decision-making committees.
• Drive proactive change management efforts to support the adoption of new practices and tools across business sectors.

Your Team:

You will thrive in a highly strategic environment where collaboration, innovation and influence are central to success. You will work with business leaders, credit specialists, risk modelling experts, Financial Markets partners and technology teams to transform key commercial financing processes.

Your work will have a direct impact on operational efficiency, credit decision quality, portfolio performance and the overall experience of employees and clients.

Basic Requirements:

• University degree in a relevant field such as business administration, finance, engineering, analytics or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in commercial financing, credit decision automation, risk modelling, data analytics, innovation or strategic program management roles.
• Strong understanding of commercial financing, credit, pricing and risk management processes.
• Proven experience leading cross‑functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a complex matrix environment while aligning diverse groups around a common vision.
• Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills with the ability to engage a variety of audiences, including senior executives and governance committees.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and execution skills.

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Deep understanding of the commercial financing environment and issues related to credit portfolio quality.
• Experience in process optimization, automation, operational efficiency and change management.
• Influential leadership style with the ability to mobilize multidisciplinary teams in a transformation environment.
• Strategic mindset combined with a strong focus on execution and results.
• Ability to transform complex challenges into tangible, value‑generating solutions.
• Intellectual curiosity, an innovative mindset and a willingness to challenge the status quo.
• Exceptional relationship‑building skills and the ability to develop strong partnerships across all levels of the organization.

Your Impact:

Your impact will be reflected directly through improved operational efficiency, optimized financing, credit and pricing processes, enhanced credit portfolio quality, reduced processing times and the evolution of the Bank’s business practices to support sustainable growth and long‑term performance.

Languages:

French, English

Reason to require this language:

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

Required skills:

Business Alignment, Critical Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making, Diversity & Inclusion, Emotional Intelligence, Innovation Management, Learning Agility, Managerial Courage, Mobilization, Partner Development, Resiliency, Risk Management, Strategic Vision, Strategy Execution, Stress Management

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 such as:

• 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!

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