Senior Advisor New Graduate Programs

Attendance

On-Site

Job number

32119

Category

Intermediate Professional

Status: Permanent

Type of Contract

Permanent

Schedule: Full-Time

Full Time / Part Time?

Full-Time

Posting date

09-Apr-2026

Area(s) of interest: Capital Markets and treasury, Human resources

Location(s): Montreal

As a Senior Advisor – New Graduate Programs, within the Capital Markets Business Strategy team at National Bank, you play a key role in the planning, coordination, and evolution of early‑career programs, including rotation and training programs for new graduates and early‑career professionals.

Leveraging your expertise in program management, your strong coordination skills, and your ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders, you help deliver a consistent, engaging, and high‑quality participant experience aligned with business needs and the employee experience.

Your Job

Design and plan program activities, training sessions, and learning pathways, including training and rotation schedules and sequences
Coordinate internal and external stakeholders, as well as the resources required to deliver program activities
Manage vendors, including proposal analysis and contract finalization
Act as the primary point of contact for participants, from offer acceptance through integration into their teams
Ensure clear, proactive, and seamless communication throughout the programs
Monitor program budgets and obtain required approvals, as needed
Coordinate the evaluation of participants during rotations and support final placement based on business needs and completed pathways
Contribute to the continuous improvement of programs based on feedback received

Your Team

The Business Strategy team supports the implementation of initiatives aimed at aligning business priorities, sector support, and the employee experience within Capital Markets.

By joining this dynamic team of approximately 15 people, you will work alongside experts in recruitment, communications/marketing, and finance, while collaborating closely with partners across all business areas. You will contribute to high‑impact initiatives in a stimulating, collaborative, and strategic environment.

* This role is primarily office‑based (4 days per week). During the onboarding of a new cohort (July and August), full‑time on‑site presence is required.

Basic Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience coordinating programs, projects, or initiatives, ideally related to recruitment, onboarding, training, or talent development
Strong coordination, communication, and project management skills
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment
Strong organizational skills, autonomy, and attention to detail
Participant‑experience and continuous‑improvement mindset
Comfort working with timelines, budgets, and vendors
Curiosity and interest in developing an understanding of capital markets, how they operate, and the teams within them

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

Budget Monitoring Communication Continuous Improvement Employee Training Learning Management Organization Skills Project Management Stakeholder Management Teamwork Initiative Learning Agility Rigor

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?