Chief Analyst Financial Performance Management

Attendance

Hybrid

Job number

32751

Category

Senior Professional

Status: Permanent

Type of Contract

Permanent

Schedule: Full-Time

Full Time / Part Time?

Full-Time

Posting date

07-May-2026

Area(s) of interest: Capital Markets and treasury, Finance and accounting, Risk management

Location(s): Montreal

A career as a Chief Analyst, Financial Performance Management within the Capital Markets and International team at National Bank means acting as a partner specialized in the understanding and analysis of the financial performance of the International sector (Credigy, ABA Bank). Through your financial analysis capabilities, advisory mindset, experience in performance management and decision support, as well as your knowledge of the banking sector and financial markets, you will have a positive impact on the quality of strategic decisions, business profitability and the optimization of financial resources.

Your role

Conduct in-depth analysis of the financial performance of the International sector’s activities (USSF&I)
Understand, explain and document the key revenue and expense drivers, performance variances and their financial impacts
Produce recurring and ad hoc analyses to ensure rigorous monitoring of financial results
Proactively monitor the International sector’s financial performance (USSF&I) using key indicators
Support management decisions through an advisory role by providing clear, structured and fact-based analyses
Participate in budgeting, forecasting, stress-testing and results disclosure processes
Contribute to the evolution and optimization of financial tools, policies and processes

Your Team

Within the Finance – Capital Markets and International sector, you will be part of a team of professionals specialized in financial performance management and report to the sector’s Senior Director. The team acts as a key partner to business units and management by supporting strategic decision-making, financial governance and performance analysis.

Our team stands out for its deep expertise in the domestic and international banking sector and in financial markets. The team is also recognized for the quality of its analyses, its rigor and its ability to influence in a complex and constantly evolving environment. Collaboration, autonomy and a strong sense of accountability are at the heart of how we work, in a context where mandates are diverse and high value-added.

This role offers you many professional development opportunities in a stimulating environment, at the heart of strategic decisions for the International sector. You will be exposed to complex mandates, structuring projects and financial issues that will enable you to strengthen your expertise and influence-based leadership.

We promote a variety of continuous learning approaches to enrich your development, including learning by doing, specialized training content, and collaboration with colleagues with diverse areas of expertise. The evolution of analytical tools, financial methods and management practices is an integral part of day-to-day work.

Prerequisite

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field (finance, accounting, economics or equivalent)
Significant experience in financial analysis, performance management or an advisory role
Strong knowledge of the banking sector
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure in a complex and constantly evolving environment
Demonstrate an interest in developing skills with Power BI, Power Query, and Excel

Languages:

English, French

Reason to require this language: you will need to work closely with our colleagues outside Quebec.

Skills

Artificial Intelligence Budget Process Diversity & Inclusion Finance Financial Analysis Key Performance Indicators Microsoft Excel Microsoft Power BI Teamwork Cybersecurity Accounting Empathy Initiative Learning Agility Resiliency

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?