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Analyst

Attendance
On-Site
Job number
32196
Category
Senior Professional
Status: Permanent
Type of Contract
Permanent
Schedule: Full-Time 
Full Time / Part Time?
Full-Time
Posting date
02-Apr-2026
Area(s) of interest: Capital Markets and treasury
Location(s): Montreal, Toronto

A career within our team is a unique opportunity to solve complex financial problems with cutting-edge technology. If you need a departure from BA-driven engineering organizations, this is for you. We are a vertically integrated team, aiming for every team member to ultimately be able to fully own the trading algorithm development process; from understanding the trading intentions, researching the best approach given the market microstructure environment, eliciting technical requirements, implementing them using the appropriate technology, testing and validating the behaviors and finally tracking and monitoring trading performance.

Your Job

This role demands a broad range of skills and abilities, including:

  • Specify, design and implement trading strategies
  • Understanding and interest in market microstructure dynamics
  • Grasp of technology inner workings and their performance implications
  • Ability to leverage development processes to mitigate risks
  • Possess a strong team spirit while being capable of working independently
  • Ability to work effectively in high context-switching environments

Requirements

  • STEM background
  • Experience in programming (Java / C++ / HDL)
  • Significant communication skills.
  • Experience with low-latency and real-time systems is a significant asset.
  • Bilingualism is an asset (English required, French is a plus).
Office presence is mandatory. This position is offered in Montreal and Toronto. 
 
Languages:
English, French
Reason to require this language: you will need to work closely with our colleagues outside Quebec.

Skills

Business Expansion C++ Capital Markets Communication Diversity & Inclusion Electronic Trading Java Problem Solving Computer Programming Teamwork Initiative Learning Agility Algorithmic trading
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!

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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