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Senior Director Product Research and Development

Attendance
Hybrid
Job number
31358
Category
Manager
Status: Permanent
Type of Contract
Permanent
Schedule: Full-Time 
Full Time / Part Time?
Full-Time
Posting date
12-Mar-2026
Area(s) of interest: Wealth management
Location(s): Montreal

A career as a Senior Director, Product Research and Development at National Bank Investments means playing a key role at the heart of the development of the investment fund offering.

In this role, you operate at the center of the strategic decisions shaping the current and future product lineup. Through rigorous analysis and clear recommendations, you contribute to the evolution, coherence, and competitiveness of the existing and future product range, while supporting the adoption and growth of alternative investment solutions across all distribution channels.

This position allows you to have a tangible impact on the growth and positioning of our solutions by leading business opportunity analysis and market research initiatives.

Your role

  • Define and evolve the product development strategy in alignment with business directions and growth objectives
  • Accelerate research and innovation initiatives by identifying emerging investment themes, new structures, and market opportunities
  • Analyze client needs, industry trends, and the competitive landscape to guide product development and optimization priorities
  • Design and structure new products or enhancements to existing offerings, including value proposition, positioning, and performance objectives
  • Work closely with internal teams to ensure a coherent and effective go-to-market strategy for developed solutions
  • Maintain continuous strategic monitoring of industry practices, innovation, and evolving client expectations

Your team

National Bank Investments is a team of specialists who work in an agile, proactive, and collaborative manner to develop innovative and high-performing investment solutions.

Within our sector, you are part of a team reporting to a senior manager. You contribute to delivering innovative investment solutions that help advisors and investors achieve their long-term objectives. In a context of sustained growth, you support the expansion of our expertise in alternative investments—an evolving field that is transforming portfolio management approaches and opening new avenues for value creation.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on learning through action, enable you to master your role and develop new areas of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Center, as well as coaching and mentoring support, are available to you at all times.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, economics, or a related field
  • Professional designations such as CFA, CAIA, or CIM are a strong asset
  • Approximately 10 years of relevant experience in investment product development
  • In-depth knowledge of the investment fund industry in Canada and the United States
  • Strong expertise in alternative investment strategies, including alternative ETFs, hedge funds, and private markets

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. 
 
* 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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