Associate or Associate Director Operational Risk

Attendance

Hybrid

Job number

25766

Category

Professional

Status: Permanent

Type of Contract

Permanent

Schedule: Full-Time

Full Time / Part Time?

Full-Time

Posting date

27-Mar-2025

Location: Montreal, Quebec

City

Montreal

Province/State

Quebec

Area of Interest: Risk management

A career as an Associate or Associate Director in the Financial Markets Business Operational Strategy, Resilience & Risk Management team at National Bank means supporting the Business Line in the identification, assessment, monitoring and management, of its operational risks by deploying an efficient, practical, and tailored approach that considers the specific context of Financial Markets. In this role, you can use your problem solving and influence skills to have a positive impact on the organization.

Your Job

Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders involved in the Financial Markets end-to-end business processes.
Participate in transversal investigations and formulate/initiate the orientation, decisions, and business practices regarding the sector's processes to ensure efficiency and reduce the operational risks.
Carry out several initiatives and mandates requesting an in-depth knowledge of financial markets products, systems and end-to-end processes.
Perform walkthroughs and effectiveness testing of key controls in accordance with the Bank's Operational Risk taxonomy.
Support the Business Line in monitoring its action plans and implementing its corrective measures.
Take on the responsibility of various ad hoc issues to support Financial Markets in ensuring their delivery.
Initiated strategic changes/Develop approaches, programs, processes or systems to support Financial Markets orientations and act as subject matter expert for major sector of activity.
Forese issues, develop and implement new solutions to address operation risk for our sectors of activities.
Provide specialized advice requiring a broad vision of a Financial Market sector and in-depth understanding of business issues.

Your Team

You will be part of a team of 25 colleagues across the FM Business Operational Strategy, Resilience & Risk Management group, and you will report to the Director of Operational Risk Manager. Our team stands out for its diversity, dynamism, agility, and its knowledge of Financial Market activities and sub-processes that support these activities. We aim to enhance your quality of life by providing extensive support in your work. For instance, we offer a hybrid work model, allowing you to work both remotely and in the office.

Our training programs use on-the-job learning to help you master your role. You can access personalized training content on such topics as banking solutions and the advisory approach to support your ongoing learning. You’ll also have access to colleagues with a wide range of expertise, experience and backgrounds to enrich all aspects of your development.

This position is based in Montreal or Toronto.

Basic Requirements

A bachelor's or master's degree in a related field with 5-7 years of relevant experience (i.e., operations, capital markets, audit, compliance, risk management).
Experience in Operational Risk management, risk assessments, banking and/or brokerage regulation (i.e. CIRO, OSFI) is highly desirable.
Experience in performing walkthroughs and controls testing is highly desirable.
Expert knowledge of Financial Markets activities, products and structures as well as the supporting systems and processes.
Well-developed Entrepreneurial Spirit and a Demonstrated Leadership.
Excellent judgment.
Ability to quickly grasp the key elements surrounding complex financial concepts nested in intricate processes.
Proven ability to solve complex problems & focused on delivering tangible results.
Innovative & Excellent priority management.
Strong demonstrated interpersonal skills (cooperation, mobilization, influence).
Comfortable working in a stressful, ambiguous and constant evolving environment to support a demanding professional clientele.
Positive, self-motivated and committed professional.
Ability to communicate effectively with Business Leaders.

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

Bilingual Communications Diversity & Inclusion Entrepreneurship Financial Markets Initiative Interpersonal Skills Market Integrity Operational Risk Management Presentations Problem Solving Results oriented Risk Management Time Management

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?