Senior Advisor Derivatives And Financial Valuation

National Bank of Canada; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness program

Group insurance

Pension plan

Employee share ownership plan

Employee assistance program

Banking services

Community initiatives

Telemedicine

Sleep clinic

Job summary

National Bank of Canada is seeking a Senior Advisor – Derivatives and Financial Valuation in Montreal or Toronto. The role focuses on accurate valuation of complex instruments in mutual funds and ETFs, and providing financial statement support.

The position requires leadership, deep derivatives knowledge, and the ability to drive valuation methodologies in a regulated environment. Flexible hours and remote work options support collaborative teamwork with internal and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in derivatives, financial appraisals or related functions.
• Strong knowledge of derivatives, financial markets, and valuation methodologies.
• Solid understanding of finance and financial accounting, ideally in an investment fund environment.
• Ability to exercise a high level of professional judgment in complex situations.
• Leadership, rigor, autonomy, and a strong sense of accountability.
• Excellent analytical skills and critical thinking focused on problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Act as a derivatives and financial valuation expert for the sector.
• Ensure the valuation of complex financial instruments held in funds and ETFs (listed and OTC derivatives, structured and hybrid instruments).
• Define, document, and continuously improve valuation methodologies for financial instruments.
• Provide specialized financial support for matters related to financial statements, audits, and regulatory disclosures.
• Serve as a technical reference for valuation issues, accounting interpretation, and professional judgment.
• Participate in the launch and onboarding of new funds, including mutual funds and exchange‑traded funds.
• Actively contribute to the implementation, optimization, and governance of ETF valuation processes.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners.
• Anticipate financial and operational issues, identify risks, and propose structured and preventive solutions.
• Design and maintain robust control frameworks related to valuation activities.
• Participate in large‑scale projects and transformation initiatives within the sector.
• Act as a mentor and contribute to the development of team expertise.

Skills

Accounting

Analytical Skills

Critical Thinking

Derivatives

Finance

Governance

Initiative

Investment Trust

Leadership

Learning Agility

Problem Solving

Project Delivery

Resiliency

Rigor

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Job description

The position is available in Montreal or Toronto, with a French language requirement for the Montreal's office.

A career as a Senior Advisor – Derivatives and Financial Valuation within the ETF & Specialized Operations team at National Bank means playing a key role in ensuring the accurate valuation of complex financial instruments held in mutual funds and exchange‑traded funds (ETFs), as well as providing financial support related to financial statements.

Through your expertise in derivatives, strong financial acumen, and leadership, you contribute directly to the quality of valuations, the mitigation of financial and accounting risks, and the evolution of valuation practices in a regulated and transforming environment.

• Act as a derivatives and financial valuation expert for the sector
• Ensure the valuation of complex financial instruments held in funds and ETFs (listed and OTC derivatives, structured and hybrid instruments)
• Define, document, and continuously improve valuation methodologies for financial instruments
• Provide specialized financial support for matters related to financial statements, audits, and regulatory disclosures
• Serve as a technical reference for valuation issues, accounting interpretation, and professional judgment
• Participate in the launch and onboarding of new funds, including mutual funds and exchange‑traded funds
• Actively contribute to the implementation, optimization, and governance of ETF valuation processes
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners
• Anticipate financial and operational issues, identify risks, and propose structured and preventive solutions
• Design and maintain robust control frameworks related to valuation activities
• Participate in large‑scale projects and transformation initiatives within the sector
• Act as a mentor and contribute to the development of team expertise

Your team

Within the Investment Fund Administration and Tax Activities sector, you are part of the ETF & Specialized Operations team and report to the team manager.

The team stands out for:

• its in‑depth expertise in exchange‑traded funds and complex financial instruments,
• its rigor and reliability in delivering critical outputs,
• its strong collaboration and shared sense of accountability.

Working hours are flexible and include remote work based on operational needs.

We foster an environment that supports continuous learning, both through hands‑on experience and through knowledge sharing and collaboration with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise.

Prerequisite

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field, or any combination of equivalent education and relevant experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in derivatives, financial appraisals or related functions
• Strong knowledge of derivatives, financial markets, and valuation methodologies
• Solid understanding of finance and financial accounting, ideally in an investment fund environment
• Ability to exercise a high level of professional judgment in complex situations
• Leadership, rigor, autonomy, and a strong sense of accountability
• Excellent analytical skills and critical thinking focused on problem solving

Your job

• Act as a derivatives and financial valuation expert for the sector
• Ensure the valuation of complex financial instruments held in funds and ETFs (listed and OTC derivatives, structured and hybrid instruments)
• Define, document, and continuously improve valuation methodologies for financial instruments
• Provide specialized financial support for matters related to financial statements, audits, and regulatory disclosures
• Serve as a technical reference for valuation issues, accounting interpretation, and professional judgment
• Participate in the launch and onboarding of new funds, including mutual funds and exchange‑traded funds
• Actively contribute to the implementation, optimization, and governance of ETF valuation processes
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners
• Anticipate financial and operational issues, identify risks, and propose structured and preventive solutions
• Design and maintain robust control frameworks related to valuation activities
• Participate in large‑scale projects and transformation initiatives within the sector
• Act as a mentor and contribute to the development of team expertise

Your team

Within the Investment Fund Administration and Tax Activities sector, you are part of the ETF & Specialized Operations team and report to the team manager.

The team stands out for:

• its in‑depth expertise in exchange‑traded funds and complex financial instruments,
• its rigor and reliability in delivering critical outputs,
• its strong collaboration and shared sense of accountability.

Working hours are flexible and include remote work based on operational needs.

We foster an environment that supports continuous learning, both through hands‑on experience and through knowledge sharing and collaboration with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise.

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: Accounting, Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking, Derivatives, Finance, Governance, Initiative, Investment Trust, Leadership, Learning Agility, Problem Solving, Project Delivery, Resiliency, Rigor, 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 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!