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Analyst or Associate Risk Management Solutions

Attendance
On-Site
Job number
33290
Category
Senior Professional
Status: Permanent
Type of Contract
Permanent
Schedule: Full-Time 
Full Time / Part Time?
Full-Time
Posting date
22-May-2026
Area(s) of interest: Capital Markets and treasury
Location(s): Calgary

Analyst or Associate, Risk Management Solution Group (Sales & Trading)

As an Analyst or Associate in the Risk Management Solutions Group (“RMSG”) at National Bank Financial Markets (“NBFM"), you will work on our trading floor in Calgary with a team of senior derivatives originators covering commercial and corporate clients in all economic sectors and industries in Western Canada.

In this role, you will support the group’s marketing efforts and will be actively involved in generating hedging and trading ideas, development of materials to communicate ideas, pricing of derivatives, and execution of client transactions. You will work closely with the trading and structuring teams as well as several other departments from our commercial banking and national account groups.

Your role

  • Effectively manage a portfolio of mid-market clients 
  • Structure risk management solutions tailored to clients’ hedging needs
  • Proactively collaborate with internal and external partners
  • Develop and strengthen your client relationships
  • Abide by National Bank’s high standards (red carpet customer services
  • Handle internal requests from various partners (bankers, branches, and back office)
  • Ensure credit and legal requirements are met, and documentation is complete

Your team

You will report directly to the Managing Director, Risk Management Solutions Group. The final job title (analyst or associate) will depend on the experience of the chosen candidate. It is an onsite position with flexibility. You can expect to actively participate in a wide variety of transactions.

The RMSG is responsible for developing and originating financial derivative transactions as well as structured solutions for National Bank of Canada’s existing and prospective clients. The Risk Management Solutions group works closely with our commercial banking partners. Our product scope is truly cross-asset and includes derivatives on interest rates, foreign exchange, and commodities.

We are seeking a motivated and results-oriented individual interested in pursuing a career in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment. Candidates must show the ability to interact effectively with clients, colleagues, and other advisors.

Requirements

  • Completed a bachelor's or master’s degree in finance or related field (economics, accounting, financial engineering, actuarial, etc.) with 1 to 2 years of relevant experience
  • Experience in foreign exchange, interest rates or commodity risk management
  • Experience in sales and business development
  • Advanced knowledge of derivatives
  • Understand financial markets main drivers and economic fundamentals
  • Ability to work in a fast-pace, high-pressure environment, with a particular attention to details
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of programming languages (C++, Python, VBA) is an asset
  • CFA designation is considered an asset
Languages:
English

Skills

Analytical Skills Business Relationship Management Communication Corporate Finance Derivatives Diversity & Inclusion Entrepreneurship Finance Financial Markets Financial Modeling Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Quantitative Finance Sales Initiative
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?

Join us!

Why work at National Bank?

For an environment that supports your career path

There are many varied opportunities for you to progress and develop, and move ahead in your career. This includes on-the-job learning and training, co-development and pairing with other employees, professional support and mentoring, internal career days or discussion forums with our leaders.

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For an inclusive and diverse environment

We foster inclusion in an environment where each person’s unique qualities, whether visible or invisible, are celebrated and valued. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

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