OTC Regulatory Project Advisor

National Bank of Canada; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; 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 involvement

Job summary

National Bank of Canada is seeking a Senior Advisor OTC Regulatory Project within the Capital Operations team. You will act as a specialist in regulatory reporting for OTC derivatives, shaping solutions and ensuring compliance while translating complex business needs into effective operational and technology outcomes.

You will collaborate with Operations, Technology, Compliance, and other stakeholders to analyze requirements, design sustainable solutions, and contribute to the evolution of

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Operations, Technology, Compliance to analyze regulatory requirements and impact on processes and systems.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of sustainable regulatory solutions.
• Document business requirements, rules, and product mappings with internal and external teams.
• Execute functional, regression, and quality testing; track and resolve issues.
• Advise operational teams on OTC products and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Monitor regulatory developments through forums and groups like DTCC and ISDA.

Skills

OTC derivatives

Regulatory reporting

Jira

Murex

Excel

Capital markets

Regulatory frameworks

Education

Bachelor's in Finance

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

• 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.

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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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