Senior Analyst

A career at National Bank as a Senior Analyst in the Risk Management department for the Financial Markets and International sector means acting as a credit expert in general and having expertise in the geopolitical and economic aspects. This job allows you to have a positive impact on our organization, thanks to your financial analysis skills, your programming experience as well as your knowledge of economics and accounting standards Your job : 

• Manage a portfolio of counterparties in one or more areas in the world
• Stay up to date on current events and be proactive concerning different credit actions
• Assess credit risk for counterparties under your responsibility, collect information for analysis and interpretation, and adapt existing analysis models
• Research and publish memos internally on various current topics that have a direct or indirect impact on the Bank
• Keep very regular contact with the business units at the Bank
• Protect the Bank's interests by ensuring policies, standards and established procedures are complied with
• Coach your less experienced employees and represent the department or the Bank with various organizations, agencies or stakeholders
• Carry out complex and varied analyses, and perform different large-scale assessments in order to provide relevant information for decision-making
• Participate in or carry out special projects that have an impact on the development of practices, policies or products
• Draw up recommendations to optimize operational efficiency and information quality, reduce the risk of loss and increase the Bank's profitability

                 Your team: Within the Financial Markets and International sector in the risk management department, you will be part of a large team of 8 colleagues and report to the Senior Director Financial Markets and International - Credit Risk Management. 

Our team stands out for its expertise in banks and brokers as well as in sovereign risk, which we specialize in through our extensive monitoring of several regions in the world, in developed countries in: North America, Europe, Oceania and Asia and in emerging countries such as EMEA and Latin America. 

Our learning-in-action training programs allow you to master your craft. Customized training content is available to support your continuous learning. Access to colleagues with different expertise, experience and diverse profiles enriches your development from all points of view.            Prerequisite:   

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5 years of relevant experience, OR master’s degree in a related field and 3 years of relevant experience, OR university certificate/undergraduate diploma from the National Bank University Program and 7 years of relevant experience
• CFA/CPA, an asset
• Knowledge of Bloomberg, S&P Capital IQ, Risk Analyst BvD Orbis (an asset)
• Proficiency in a programming language (Python-VBA).
• Experience in the credit risk/equity research sector, or equivalent
• High interest in and regular monitoring of financial markets
• Solid basics in financial concepts/derivatives and trade finance products

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?
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