Associate or Associate Director New Products and Activities

A career as an Associate or Associate Director in the New Products and Activities team means being at the heart of Financial Markets’ business growth at National Bank. You will have a direct impact on achieving financial markets’ growth objectives by ensuring the agile and efficient implementation of new products, in compliance with various regulatory frameworks. Daily, you will support different business units and Financial Markets partners in defining and identifying risks and impacts, as well as appropriate mitigation strategies. You will also participate in the overall prioritization of team implementation activities.
As the team also aims to reduce time-to-market and ensure the sustainability of its activities, you will need to be on the lookout for improvement opportunities, work with our various partners to implement these changes, and continuously contribute to maintaining the health of key processes supporting Financial Markets.

Your Job

• Assist the business line (Traders or Risk Management Solutions) in preliminary analysis to determine the size of the initiative, impacts on different business capabilities, required development, and dependencies
• Contribute to the overall prioritization process, determine and recommend deployment strategies considering benefits, risks, and time-to-market of priorities established by key activity leaders
• Lead implementation with financial markets partners by defining operational and regulatory requirements to support the product and identifying risks and strategies to mitigate them within a rigorous governance process
• Ensure that the description of new products and activities, requirements and mitigation strategies, debts, and delivery status are clearly documented and rigorously maintained
• Support delivery teams in designing solutions and resolving issues in a timely manner
• Coordinate and support business unit cells to enhance communication and common understanding of end-to-end processes
• Maintain the log of upcoming improvement initiatives, lead or coordinate problem resolution, identify synergies with other business units, and ensure resolution aligns with the target state
• Contribute to the overall performance of the team by supporting colleagues in solving complex problems, sharing knowledge and experiences, and especially helping team members when implementation deadlines require it

Your Team
National Bank Financial Markets is a leading financial services firm offering investment banking services to a diverse clientele, including corporations, institutional clients, and governments. We have offices in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, New York, London, Dublin, Hong Kong, and Paris. The New Products and Activities group is seeking an Associate and an Associate Director to expand its team of passionate professionals in Montreal or Toronto.
There are two positions to fill, each report to one of the two General Managers, New Products and Activities in the Financial Markets sector. Our team consists of about fifteen experienced, highly talented, and dedicated individuals. It stands out for its dynamism, agility, and knowledge of financial markets activities and the sub-processes that support its activities. Proximity to traders and risk management solution specialists, as well as the need to work with various highly specialized sectors of Financial Markets, allows for the development of an end-to-end understanding of key processes and the ecosystem in which financial markets operate.
Our team of professionals is dedicated to delivering new products, various regulatory initiatives, and optimization for financial markets
These positions are based in Montreal or Toronto.
Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field and 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in Financial Markets or Securities
• Good knowledge of financial markets activities, including products, systems, data, processes, and regulatory requirements
• Ability to demonstrate leadership, judgment, and comfort with teamwork
• Excellent skills in analysis, organization, and managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Comfort working in a high-pressure, ambiguous, and constantly changing environment to support a demanding professional clientele
• Proactive attitude, positivity, motivation, and commitment
• Recognized competence in clear and concise communication, both orally and in writing, in French and English

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.

• 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
• Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
• Telemedicine service
• Virtual sleep clinic

These are a few of the benefits available to you. 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 actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.

We're putting people first

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 peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees.
We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?
Come live your ambitions with us!