Advisor - Guarantees and Standby Letters of Credit - - 33601 - NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA

Advisor - Guarantees and Standby Letters of Credit

Attendance

Hybrid

Job number

33601

Category

Intermediate Professional

Status: Permanent

Type of Contract

Permanent

Schedule: Full-Time

Full Time / Part Time?

Full-Time

Posting date

12-Jun-2026

Area(s) of interest: Operations

Location(s): Montreal, Toronto

A career as an Advisor in the Trade Finance Expertise Desk at National Bank means serving as an international trade finance specialist. This position allows you to have a positive impact on our organisation thanks to your advisory expertise, experience in international trade and knowledge of international banking practices.

Your job

Provide accessible advisory services reliable and adapted to the needs of clients and internal partners
Prepare drafts of guarantees and standby letters of credit
Participate in calls with legal advisors to structure and draft texts
Index the security in Trade360 and submit the applications to Export Development Canada
Communicate with Account Managers to obtain credit approvals
Optimize processes to ensure an exceptional client experience and rigorous risk management
Act as a coach to your less experienced colleagues

Your team

You are part of a large team of 12 colleagues in the International Trade Finance Expertise Desk sector and will report to the Senior Manager of the Guarantee and Standby Letters of Credit Department under the supervision of the Senior Manager, Trade Finance Expertise Desk. We work in an agile manner. proactive and collaborative to seize opportunities, stay on the cutting edge of technology and continuously improve processes.

Our team stands out for its in-depth expertise and commitment to client satisfaction. Our goal is to offer you maximum flexibility to promote your quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment and a flexible and adaptable schedule.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on on-the-job learning, help you master your profession and develop new fields of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, Language Training, Harvard Learning Centre and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at any time.

Prerequisites

A bachelor’s degree in a field related to the field and four years of relevant experience OR a master’s degree and two years of relevant experience
CSDG (Certified Specialist in demand guarantees) or CDCS (Certified documentary Credit Specialist) certification an asset
Proficiency in the rules and practices of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC – UCP600, ISP98, URDG 758)
Advisory experience in international trade
Drafting experience (contracts, notices, research)
Knowledge of Trade360 platform, an asset

Languages:

English, French

Reason to require this language: you will need to serve clients who speak a language other than French regularly.

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?

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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?