Senior Fixed Income Traders’ Assistant

Attendance

Hybrid

Job number

32203

Category

Intermediate Professional

Status: Temporary 12 months

Type of Contract

Temporary

Number of months

12 months

Schedule: Full-Time

Full Time / Part Time?

Full-Time

Posting date

06-Apr-2026

Area(s) of interest: Capital Markets and treasury

Location(s): Montreal

A career as a senior trading assistant or senior trading assistant in the Capital Markets team at National Bank means acting as a key operational partner supporting fixed income traders in their day‑to‑day activities.
This role allows you to make a tangible impact on trading operations through your attention to detail, understanding of market processes, and ability to support a fast‑paced environment.

You are looking for a role where no two days are the same, where learning happens continuously, and where your contribution directly supports business performance. This position offers exactly that.

Your role

• Validate trading positions and manage inventory on trading platforms to support daily market activities.
• Support traders during new municipal bond issuances by coordinating required information and follow‑ups.
• Collaborate with Capital Markets Operations to ensure accurate and timely transaction settlement.
• Maintain effective working relationships with clients and internal partners.
• Contribute to team projects and ad‑hoc initiatives in collaboration with sector colleagues.
• Identify operational issues, analyze root causes, and recommend improvements to existing tools and processes.

Your team

Within the Capital Markets sector, you are part of a dedicated team supporting a significant client base. You report to the team manager. We aim to offer you maximum flexibility to support your quality of life, including a hybrid work environment and a flexible schedule.

Requirements

• Proficiency with office and collaboration tools in a professional environment.
• Understanding of trading operations and transaction flows, or the ability to quickly develop this expertise.
• Comfort working with data validation and position reconciliation on market platforms.
• Ability to analyze discrepancies and propose practical process improvements.
• Strong interest in financial markets, particularly fixed income products and municipal issuances.
• Knowledge of market data systems such as Bloomberg is an asset.

Languages:

English, French

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

Skills

Capital Markets Communication Emotional Intelligence Municipalities Problem Solving Teamwork Accountability Client-focused Detail-oriented Learning Agility Standards Compliance Listening Cross-team Collaboration

Your benefits
In addition to competitive compensation, 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
* Group insurance
* Generous pension 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?

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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?