Legal Technical Advisor

National Bank of Canada; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 105,000; 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 is seeking a Technical Advisor in the Transactions and Specialized Products team within Capital Markets. You will coordinate stages of implementing structured products, manage documentation, and support regulatory activities while collaborating with financial engineering specialists to ensure high-quality deliverables.

You will work in a fast-paced environment with deadlines, utilizing MS Office and document management skills, and you will engage with French and

Qualifications

• DEC or DEP in office administration, secretarial studies, or a related field with relevant experience
• Experience or strong interest in financial markets or structured products
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint
• Experience in document management and coordination of administrative or technical activities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the stages involved in implementing structured products, including documentation management and follow-ups with partners
• Optimize processes and procedures to improve efficiency of structured product activities
• Support continuous disclosure requirements by preparing and maintaining required documentation
• Produce and adapt a variety of technical and legal reports and documents
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure high-quality deliverables

Skills

French language

English language

Project coordination

Document management

Regulatory requirements

MS Office

Financial markets knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

College diploma (DEC) or vocational diploma (DEP) in office administration, secretarial studies, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

A career as a Technical Advisor in the Transactions and Specialized Products team within Capital Markets at National Bank means acting as an operational and legal support specialist in the structured products space. In this role, you can have a tangible impact through your experience in project coordination, document management, and support of regulatory activities.

Your role

• Coordinate the various stages involved in the implementation of structured products, including documentation management and follow-ups with internal and external partners
• Optimize processes and procedures to improve the efficiency of structured product activities
• Support continuous disclosure requirements by preparing and maintaining required documentation
• Produce and adapt a variety of technical and legal reports and documents
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, including financial engineering specialists, to ensure high-quality deliverables

Your team

Within the Transactions and Specialized Products sector, you are part of a team of 14 colleagues and report to the Senior Director. Our team stands out for its expertise, collaboration, and rigor in a dynamic and specialized environment. We aim to offer you maximum flexibility to support your quality of life, including a hybrid work model and adaptable schedule.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on hands‑on learning, help you master your role and expand into new areas of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Center, and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at all times.

Prerequisites

• College diploma (DEC) or vocational diploma (DEP) in office administration, secretarial studies, or a related field, combined with relevant experience
• Experience or strong interest in financial markets or structured products
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint
• Experience in document management and coordination of administrative or technical activities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and regulatory requirements

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: Artificial Intelligence, Capital Markets, Collaboration, Cybersecurity, Diversity & Inclusion, Empathy, Initiative, Learning Agility, Legal Compliance, Legal Document Preparation, Policies and Procedures, Proactivity, Resiliency, Teamwork

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! What can you bring to our team?

Join us!