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Associate Director – Portfolio Management

Attendance
On-Site
Job number
32818
Category
Manager
Status: Permanent
Type of Contract
Permanent
Schedule: Full-Time 
Full Time / Part Time?
Full-Time
Posting date
06-May-2026
Area(s) of interest: Capital Markets and treasury
Location(s): Montreal

Associate Director – Portfolio Management

ALM and Investments – Corporate Credit

A career as an Associate Director within the Portfolio Management – Asset-Liability Management

(ALM) and Investments team involves playing a key role in the management and optimization of bond portfolios.

You will contribute directly to performance, risk management, and the development of new investment strategies for the pension fund and the Bank’s balance sheet, through rigorous and proactive management of corporate credit risk.

Your Job

  • Actively participate in the management of bond portfolios for the pension fund, the Bank’s balance sheet, and the insurance platform.
  • Ensure daily monitoring and optimization of the credit portfolio, including:
    • performance monitoring,
    • proactive risk management,
    • ongoing monitoring of existing investments.
  • Contribute to the origination of new transactions by performing:
    • in-depth credit analysis,
    • financial evaluation,
    • investment recommendations.
  • Design, automate, and maintain analysis, monitoring, and reporting processes by leveraging programming skills (notably Python and SQL) to support operational efficiency and decision-making.
  • Enhance existing processes to improve investment management and reduce risks.
  • Support the development of new strategies and initiatives (research, modeling, evaluation, presentations, etc.).

The Team

You will join the Portfolio Management – Treasury and Pension team, a dynamic and collaborative environment equipped with advanced portfolio management tools and resources.

The team’s core mandates include:

  • Management of the Bank’s interest rate risk;
  • Management of bond investments for the Bank, the pension fund, and insurance subsidiaries.

Your professional development is a priority and will be supported through hands-on learning, mentorship from experienced leaders, and close collaboration with colleagues with diverse areas of expertise.

Basic Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree in Finance or Financial Mathematics.
  • Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in capital markets.
  • Demonstrated experience in bond portfolio management or credit investing.
  • Expertise in Python and SQL programming applied to financial analysis.
  • Strong initiative and ability to contribute to evolving projects.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Strong attention to detail and rigor in monitoring positions and transactions.

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.
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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