Job details

This position supports Electronic Trading and Market Making at National Bank Financial Group.

• Are you ready to join our team of designers, builders and integrators of world-class trading technology?
• Are you motivated by accomplishing remarkable things that have a positive impact and change the world?

As our newest Application Analyst / Electronic Trading Analyst, you will work with our developers, quants, traders and technology experts to implement, test and continuously deliver new features and products to our customers.

The position will be located in Toronto or Montreal depending on your preference.

Your job

• Understand and become familiar with existing and new trading technologies at NBC as well as in the industry
• Be responsible for reviewing, testing and deploying Market data and Order Entry feed handlers
• Be responsible for day-to-day support of trading systems and all components within the system
• Participate in design discussions and produce design/functional artifacts as required
• Assist in user requirement process, task breakdown, effort estimation and implementation of new software features in an incremental manner using agile methodologies
• Optimize processes and improve the efficiency of the technology
• Research new technologies and software solutions - out-of-the-box innovative thinkers are highly valued
• Be responsible for post trade activities such as drop copies, etc.
• Interact with internal partners as well as key vendors in all aspects of this role
• Document all efforts for support, maintenance and reference purposes using existing tools.

We want to contribute to your quality of life by offering you as much flexibility as possible in your work. For example, we offer hybrid work (remote and in the office), work schedule arrangements to help you achieve work/life balance and flexible leave that you can take when it’s important to you.

Prerequisites

• Degree in Computer/Software Engineering, or related discipline. Development experience, an asset.
• Working knowledge or experience with Trading Systems, EMS/OMS, SOR’s, an asset
• Working knowledge of stock exchanges, trade flow, asset classes, and the Canadian markets, an asset
• Experience and working ability with Linux and Python, a strong asset
• Experience with C++, an asset
• Ability to multitask and prioritize and function in a dynamic environment and perform under pressure
• The ability to write and speak well in English is a must if the position is located in Toronto. If the position is located in Montreal, the knowledge of French is needed with a good knowledge of English to communicate with English-speaking providers.