A career with the National Bank's National Client Group means assisting primarily large private companies with their complex financing needs, the majority of which are between $25 and $400 million.

As Director, National Client Group based in Montreal, you will be responsible for growing the portfolio of business clients assigned to you and managing complex financial projects such as company acquisitions, project financing, and recapitalization.

Your role

- Grow and manage a portfolio of large corporate clients ($25M–$400M financing needs) through proactive business development and relationship management.
- Advise clients on complex financial transactions, including acquisitions, recapitalizations, syndicated financings, and strategic growth initiatives.
- Structure and negotiate financing solutions that balance client objectives, risk management standards, and profitability targets.
- Partner with Capital Markets and internal experts to deliver integrated banking and advisory solutions.
- Expand National Bank's market presence through networking and leveraging a strong professional ecosystem.
- Act as a leader and trusted advisor, contributing to team development and the achievement of business objectives.

Your team

The National Client Group (NCG) is comprised of approximately 30 finance professionals and operates in a highly competitive and dynamic environment.





You will report to the General Manager and Co-Head Western Quebec – National Client Group.

Training & Development

Our training programs use on-the-job learning and personalized content covering banking solutions and advisory approaches to support your ongoing learning.

Prerequisites

- At least 8 years of experience in sales and business development within the financial industry.
- 10 years of experience with a bachelor's degree.
- 8 years of experience with a master's degree.
- Mastery of the syndication process – an asset.
- In-depth expertise in financial and business analysis and understanding of inherent risks.
- Solid experience in commercial credit, mergers and acquisitions.
- Network of professional contacts among local medium-size and large enterprises – an asset.
- Good knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Languages

French and English – required to serve clients who speak a language other than French regularly.

Required skills

Accountability, client-focused approach, communication, emotional intelligence, learning agility, listening, teamwork.

Your benefits

- Health and wellness program.
- Versatile 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.

📌 Director, National Client Group (Montreal)
🏢 National Bank of Canada
📍 Montreal