Senior Account Director, Technology & Innovation Group

Attendance

Hybrid

Job number

30431

Category

Senior Professional

Status: Permanent

Type of Contract

Permanent

Schedule: Full-Time

Full Time / Part Time?

Full-Time

Posting date

15-Jan-2026

Area(s) of interest: Advisory services, Commercial banking

Location(s): Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec

This is a thrilling moment to join National Bank’s Technology & Innovation Group and become part of a winning team of professionals working together to grow our market share. Our team is dedicated to building long-term relationships with Canadian private and public companies, as well as private equity–backed businesses, by offering comprehensive solutions that support their growth, including:

Traditional financing: Lines of credit, term loans, and other conventional financial instruments
Venture Debt
MRR (Monthly Recurring Revenue) Financing
Syndicated loans as Banking Agent or participant
Capital Call Lines for investment funds

We are looking for a results-driven individual eager to contribute to a dynamic team strongly focused on market expansion.

Your Role:

Reporting to the Managing Director and Team Lead for Eastern Canada, the Senior Account Director will thrive in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment with the mission of strengthening National Bank’s presence in the technology market.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record in financial analysis and strong credit expertise to identify, negotiate, structure, and underwrite complex transactions.

Key Responsibilities :

Business Development

Develop a comprehensive and robust business development plan
Prepare and present pitch materials and formal presentations to existing and prospective clients
Structure and analyze a wide range of innovation‑sector profiles: startups, venture-backed companies, private companies, and publicly traded firms
Collaborate closely with internal teams (Investment Banking, NA Ventures, Corporate Banking, Capital Markets) and external partners
Introduce key internal partners (Private Wealth 1859) and external stakeholders
Coordinate negotiations with internal stakeholders (legal, credit, syndications) and external parties (clients, financial institutions)
Contribute to the growth of loans and deposits, conduct due diligence activities, manage risk, and ensure client satisfaction

Portfolio Management

Support and collaborate with the account manager, financial services director, and treasury director in client management
Oversee onboarding of new financing files and monitor renewals
Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies
Coordinate approvals and contribute to continuous improvement of risk management processes and tools

Behavioral Expectations

Support the management team in achieving objectives
Embody the Bank’s culture and values: entrepreneurial mindset, empowerment, collaboration, and agility
Act as a team player and leader, demonstrating commitment and resilience

Prerequisites:

Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of relevant experience, or master’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience
Professional designation is an asset
Strong expertise in commercial credit
Experience in the technology sector or similar, with knowledge of venture capital and/or private equity
Knowledge of complex financing structures (syndicated loans, capital markets instruments)
Experience in business development and negotiation
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal abilities
Bilingualism (French/English) required due to national coverage

Languages:

English, French

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

Skills

Communication Emotional Intelligence Teamwork Accountability Client-focused Learning Agility Listening

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?