OTC Regulatory Project Advisor

National Bank of Canada; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; 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

Community initiatives

Telemedicine service

Virtual sleep clinic

Job summary

National Bank of Canada in Montreal seeks a Senior Advisor to lead OTC regulatory reporting initiatives within the Capital Operations (CMO) team. You will specialize in regulatory reporting for OTC derivatives and help ensure accuracy, reliability, and evolution of reporting solutions to meet evolving obligations.

You will collaborate with Operations, Technology, Compliance and other stakeholders to design sustainable, compliant processes and translate business needs into effective operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, IT or related field.
• 3–5 years in financial markets, capital markets operations or regulatory reporting.
• Strong knowledge of OTC derivatives and related reporting rules.
• Experience with regulatory frameworks (AMF, CFTC, SEC).
• Proficiency with JIRA, Murex, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Operations, Technology, Compliance to analyze regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to designing sustainable regulatory reporting solutions.
• Document requirements, rules, and product mappings for delivery teams.
• Execute functional, regression, and quality testing and track issues.
• Advise operational teams on OTC products and reporting obligations.
• Monitor regulatory developments via forums and working groups.

Skills

Accountability

Business Acumen

Capital Markets

Client-focused

Decision Making

Detail-oriented

Influencing

Learning Agility

Organization Skills

Relationship Building

Reporting & Analysis

Resiliency

Results oriented

Strategic Advisory

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology

Master’s degree (asset)

Tools

JIRA

Murex

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A career as aSenior Advisor OTC Regulatory Project in the Capital Operations (CMO) teamat National Bank means acting as a specialist in regulatory reporting for over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives. In this role, you will contribute to the quality, accuracy, and evolution of regulatory reporting solutions while helping the organization meet regulatory obligations. You will have a positive impact through your expertise in OTC products, your understanding of regulatory requirements, and your ability to translate complex business needs into effective operational and technology solutions.

Your Role

• Collaborate with Operations, Technology, Compliance, and other stakeholders to analyze regulatory requirements and evaluate their impact on existing processes and systems.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of sustainable solutions that address regulatory, operational, and reporting challenges.
• Document business requirements, rules, and product mappings while partnering with internal and external development teams to support solution delivery.
• Execute functional, regression, and quality testing activities, identify anomalies, and ensure issues are properly tracked and resolved.
• Advise operational teams by sharing expertise on OTC products, regulatory reporting obligations, and industry best practices.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and monitor regulatory and industry developments through forums and working groups such as DTCC and ISDA.

Your Team

The Capital Markets Operations Vice-Presidency brings together specialists who work in an agile, proactive, and collaborative manner to seize opportunities, remain at the forefront of industry developments, and continuously improve processes. Within the CMO – Regulatory Project team, you are part of a group of 11 colleagues and report to the Senior Director, Regulatory Project . Our team stands out for its expertise in automation, the quality of its execution, and the precision of its regulatory deliverables. You will collaborate with key partners across the organization in an environment where expertise, innovation, and continuous improvement are highly valued. The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on learning through action, allow you to master your role and develop 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field; a master’s degree is considered an asset.
• Three to five years of experience in financial markets, capital markets operations, regulatory reporting, or a similar role within a financial institution.
• Strong knowledge of OTC derivatives, including swaps, options, and forwards.
• Knowledge of derivatives reporting regulations and regulatory frameworks such as AMF, CFTC, or SEC.
• Experience using tools such as JIRA, Murex, and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience analyzing business requirements and supporting technology-enabled process improvements.

Languages: French, English
Reason to require this language: you will need to collaborate with a regulator/authority/government body outside Quebec.

Required skills: Accountability, Business Acumen, Capital Markets, Client-focused, Decision Making, Detail-oriented, Influencing, Learning Agility, Organization Skills, Relationship Building, Reporting & Analysis, Resiliency, Results oriented, Strategic Advisory, 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?

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