Senior Account Manager, Corporate Financing Structuring

National Bank of Canada; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

National Bank of Canada is seeking a Senior Account Manager in Corporate Financing Structuring in Montreal. This role involves supporting large corporate clients, identifying financial risks, and crafting tailored financial solutions. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in commercial credit and will leverage internal tools to assess credit risk while collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Hybrid working arrangements apply in this dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 7 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree or 5 years with a Master's degree.
• Experience in complex commercial credit and strong knowledge of business banking products.
• Proficiency with internal decision-making tools.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor leveraging expertise in corporate credit.
• Support client business objectives with tailored financial strategies.
• Identify financial risks and make recommendations to mitigate them.

Skills

Commercial credit expertise

Client service skills

Negotiation skills

Financial analysis

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

WRR

BRR

FRR

RAROC

Unisson

Job description

Building a career within the Corporate Financing Structuring team offers the opportunity to work on complex, large‑scale financing transactions across Canada, within the Enterprise segment (Business Banking and National Accounts Group). You will support a commercial and large corporate client base facing financial or business performance challenges.

As a Senior Account Manager, Corporate Financing Structuring, and in close collaboration with your colleagues, you will play a key role in the strategic support of companies nationwide. The diversity and complexity of your mandates will enable you to quickly become a trusted advisor, both for clients and for colleagues within the Enterprise sector.

Your Role

• Act as a trusted advisor aligned with client needs by leveraging advanced expertise in corporate credit and extensive professional experience (primarily Type 1 Credit; solid experience in Type 2 Credit is considered an asset)
• Support the achievement of client business objectives by proposing financial strategies based on an optimal mix of financing solutions tailored to each situation
• Support Account Managers and Senior Account Managers in the management of financing files
• Identify financial risks for the Bank related to financing transactions and make recommendations to mitigate or eliminate them
• Participate in the structuring and renewal of credit files, including financial analysis and the design of corporate financing structures
• In certain cases, in collaboration with the Account Manager, participate in client meetings that may require business travel across Canada
• Take part in negotiations with internal stakeholders (Legal, Credit, Syndication, etc.) and external stakeholders (legal advisors, other financial institutions, financial investors, institutional lenders, etc.)
• Use credit risk and profitability assessment tools while ensuring compliance with financing policies, standards, and risk management frameworks

Your Team

Within the Corporate Financing Structuring team, you will be part of a broad group of expert colleagues and will report directly to the Vice President and Managing Director. Established in 2024, the team stands out for its strong expertise in structuring complex and higher‑risk credit solutions for the Bank.

Our collaborative work environment promotes hands‑on learning, allowing you to quickly develop mastery of your role while benefiting from the support of your peers. Access to colleagues with diverse expertise, backgrounds, and experiences will enrich your professional development from every angle. An extensive external network further enhances your professional profile, including interactions with accountants, lawyers, external partners, and bilateral lenders.

Hybrid work arrangements apply in accordance with the Bank’s guidelines.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 7 years of relevant experience, OR Master’s degree in a related field with 5 years of relevant experience
• Experience in complex commercial credit; strong knowledge of business banking products and services
• Proficiency with internal decision‑making tools: WRR, BRR, FRR, RAROC, and experience with Unisson
• Experience analyzing sophisticated financial models
• Experience in client service, negotiation, and business development
• Strong ability to manage priorities and deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong team player
• Knowledge of capital markets debt instruments (asset)
• Experience with Type 2 credit financing and syndicated financings (asset)