Associate Director

Attendance

On-Site

Job number

22354

Category

Senior Professional

Status: Permanent

Type of Contract

Permanent

Schedule: Full-Time

Full Time / Part Time?

Full-Time

Posting date

08-Oct-2024

Location: Montreal, Quebec

City

Montreal

Province/State

Quebec

Area of Interest: Financial markets and treasury

A career as an associate director in the Governance and Treasury team at National Bank Financial Markets means acting as a specialist in business and operational governance. It is through your analytical mind, your work organization, your judgment, your experience in data analysis and in the application of the regulatory framework applicable to the financial markets that you have a positive impact on the profitability and risk management of the sector.

Your job

Develop and document all treasury activities
Ensuring the identification of guiding principles, standards and obligations and establishing mechanisms to monitor compliance with these principles, standards and obligations
Influence the Treasury teams and act as a consultant in the governance and application of the governance and risk management framework
Liaise between the guidelines and standards issued by our securities regulators (OSFI, AMF) and ensure the implementation, operationalization and monitoring of these guidelines and standards within the Treasury trading teams
Establish and develop the framework for regulatory and governance knowledge, which means developing a structured set of policies, procedures, and practices to ensure compliance with regulations and promote good governance, as well as the development of a community for strengthening practices
Liaise with our various internal and external business partners

Your team

You will be part of a team of five colleagues reporting to the Managing Director and Head of Governance, Treasury and Pension Fund. Our team stands out for its cross-functional role with Treasury financing and investment trading teams, the quality of its deliveries and its development of specialized expertise while working in a collaborative and enriching work environment. We make sure rigorous processes are in place to effectively mitigate operational, reputational and money laundering risks and check that Treasury and Pension Fund activities are consistent and ethically managed.

We offer a wide range of ongoing learning opportunities for your development, including hands-on learning, training courses, and collaborating with colleagues who have varied profiles and expertise.

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree and 6 to 8 years of relevant work experience or master's degree and 5 years of relevant work experience
Analytical and synthesis skills and a strong desire to learn and evolve in a complex field
Experience in risk management or regulatory compliance
Demonstrated leadership and ability to ensure effective coordination and partnership in multi-stakeholder mandates
Demonstrated strong influencing, communication and writing skills
Good knowledge of bank regulations (OSFI)
Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Languages:

English, French

Reason to require this language: you will need to discuss frequently with our service providers or partners who speak a language other than French.

Skills

Bank regulation Business Analysis Business Process Governance Capital Markets Communication Compliance controls Critical Thinking Governance Risk and Compliance Information Analysis Learning Agility Operational Risk Risk Management Securities Regulation Strategic Thinking

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!

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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.

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?