A career as an Associate or Associate Director within National Bank’s Capital Markets Business Operational Strategy, Resilience & Risk Management team means supporting the business line in identifying, assessing, monitoring, and managing operational risk through an effective, practical, and tailored approach that reflects the specific context of Capital Markets.

In this role, you will use your problem-solving and influencing skills to make a positive impact across the organization.

Your Job

Manage the transversal governance program for Capital Markets Operational Risk

Ensure the timely and consistent delivery of reporting, governance and oversight

Coordinate team deliverables, including regulatory requests and audit mandates

Coordinate Key Risk and Control Indicators reporting

Operational Risk Events and Control Enhancement

Manage transversal investigations and related reporting, including operational risk event reviews, root-cause analyses, post-mortems, and deep dives

Support business lines in assigning action owners, establishing timelines, and monitoring the implementation and closure of corrective measures

Risk and Control Assessments

Lead the planning, execution, and reporting of risk assessments, including control walkthroughs and testing, in accordance with the Bank’s operational risk taxonomy

Contribute to risk assessments for new products and activities within Capital Markets

Manage the continuous monitoring program and related reporting

Your Team You will join a team of 25 colleagues within Capital Markets Operational Risk and report to the Director, Business Operational Strategy, Resilience & Risk Management.

Our team stands out for its diversity, dynamism, agility,



and its knowledge of Capital Markets activities and processes that support these activities.

Our training programs use on-the-job learning to help you master your role. You can access personalized training content on such topics as banking solutions and the advisory approach to support your ongoing learning. You’ll also have access to colleagues with a wide range of expertise, experience and backgrounds to enrich all aspects of your development.

This position is based in Montreal or Toronto.

Basic Requirements

A bachelor's or master's degree in a related field with at least 5-7 years of relevant experience (i.e., capital markets, operations, governance, risk, compliance, audit, etc.).

Experience in Capital Markets activities, products and structures as well as the supporting systems and processes.

Experience in operational risk management, risk assessments, and banking and/or securities regulation, including CIRO and OSFI requirements.

Experience performing process walkthroughs and control testing.

Proven ability to solve complex problems, with a strong focus on delivering tangible results.

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and constantly evolving environment while supporting senior and demanding stakeholders.

Ability to communicate effectively with business leaders and senior stakeholders.

Languages:



French, English

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

Required skills: Agility, Analytical Skills, Collaboration, Communication, Control Testing, Entrepreneurship, Financial Markets, Governance, Influencing, Initiative, Operational Risk, Problem Solving, Risk & Compliance, Stakeholder Management

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 such as:

Health and wellness program, including many options

Flexible group insurance

Generous pension plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and family assistance programPreferential banking services

Involvement in community initiatives

Telemedicine service

Virtual sleep clinic

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 value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

Making a bold move in a people-first environment 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, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.

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📌 Associate or Associate Director Operational Risk (Montreal)
🏢 National Bank of Canada
📍 Montreal