A career within our team as an analyst is a unique opportunity to solve complex financial problems with cutting-edge technology. We are a vertically integrated team, aiming for every member to ultimately be able to fully own the trading algorithm development process, from understanding trading intentions and researching the best approach given the market microstructure environment, to eliciting technical requirements, implementing them, testing and validating behaviors, and finally tracking and monitoring trading performance.

Your Job

This role demands a broad range of skills and abilities, including:

- Specify, design and implement trading strategies
- Understand and have an interest in market microstructure dynamics
- Grasp technology inner workings and their performance implications
- Leverage development processes to mitigate risks
- Possess a solid team spirit while being capable of working independently
- Work effectively in high context‑switching environments

Your team

In Capital Markets, you are part of a team of colleagues who work in a vertically integrated model and report to a manager in the sector. The team stands out for its ability to fully understand the development cycle of electronic trading algorithms and its approach focused on performance, technological rigor and collaboration.

Requirements

- A bachelor's degree in a STEM field such as engineering, computer science, mathematics or a related field.




- Relevant experience in programming applied to complex technological systems.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C++ or HDL.
- Proven experience or interest in real‑time, low‑latency systems.

Office presence is mandatory. This position is offered in Montreal and Toronto.

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

Benefits

- 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
- Involvement in community initiatives
- Telemedicine service
- Virtual sleep clinic

Our culture

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 people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim to provide a barrier‑free and accessible environment to all employees.

We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates.

Join us

What can you bring to our team? Join us!

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📌 Analyst (Montreal)
🏢 National Bank of Canada
📍 Montreal