Business Governance Associate

Attendance

On-Site

Job number

30228

Category

Senior Professional

Status: Permanent

Type of Contract

Permanent

Schedule: Full-Time

Full Time / Part Time?

Full-Time

Posting date

13-Jan-2026

Area(s) of interest: Financial markets and treasury, Wealth management, Finance and accounting, Risk management, Legal

Location(s): Montreal

As a Business Governance Associate in the Asset-Liability Management and Investments – Capital Markets team at National Bank you’ll be at the heart of the strategic and operational reality of asset management across various internal investment platforms. With your analytical mindset and knowledge of business processes, you will lead workshops to understand the business realities and document them to support strategy deployment, regulatory requirements, and internal governance.

Your Job

Collaborate with team members to document internal processes using the Capital Markets business capability model.
Lead workshops and conduct rigorous analyses on key topics, gathering insights from internal and external experts.
Prepare preliminary assessments to identify business requirements, impacts on business capabilities, risks, and mitigation strategies.
Recommend solutions and propose initiatives aligned with team strategy.
Contribute to business cases for new projects and support the implementation with Capital Markets partners.
Handle operational incidents and sensitive information with integrity, confidentiality, and the highest ethical standards.

Your Team

You’ll report to the Director of Business Governance – ALM and Investments within Capital Markets. The Business Governance team stands out for its dynamism, agility, and deep regulatory and operational knowledge for our various investment platforms, supporting both the organic and strategic growth of the organization.

Working closely with traders and risk management solution specialists offers an opportunity to learn and develop an end-to-end understanding of key processes within a multidisciplinary team that values performance, collaboration, and innovation.

At National Bank, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re motivated, detail-oriented, and ready to make an impact on our governance journey, apply today and help shape the future of Matching and Investments.

Location: Montréal – Full-time, on-site presence required.

Basic Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance or a related field, plus 4–6 years of relevant experience in capital markets, securities, or asset custody.
Strong understanding of capital markets, including trading, custody, OTC derivatives and treasury products, systems, processes, and regulations.
Familiarity with securities financing, settlement, market events, taxation, reconciliations, and payment activities are an asset.
Proven leadership, autonomy, and critical thinking skills.
Excellent analytical abilities and talent for simplifying complex concepts.
Ability to draft clear, standardized procedures.
Agile and proactive, with the capacity to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

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

Analytical Skills Capital Markets Communication Critical Thinking Diversity & Inclusion Information Governance Leadership Problem Solving Treasury Management Initiative Learning Agility Agility Proactivity

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?