Analyst or Associate FX Trader
City : Montreal
Category : Regular Full-time
Industry : Finance
Employer : National Bank
National Bank is currently undergoing the most significant technological transformation in its history and has many career opportunities to offer. As an Analyst or Associate FX Trader, you will cover a portfolio of commercial clients of the Bank exposed to financial market risks and help them manage those risks with rigor.
Your role:
- Effectively manage a portfolio of commercial and mid-market clients
- Structure risk management solutions tailored to clients’ hedging needs
- Collaborate with internal and external partners
- Participate in business development activities
- Respect the high standards of service for the bank's clients (red carpet)
- Handle requests from the bank's internal partners (commercial and operations centers, bankers, etc.)
- Ensure that credit policies are respected, and that legal documentation is up to date and complete
- Contribute to the organization's outreach by developing and maintaining excellent relationships within the industry
This position will report to the Managing Director, Risk Management Solutions Group. The final job title (analyst or associate) will depend on the experience of the chosen candidate. The person will become part of a team of 20 traders who cover the entire canadian territory. The team evolves in a hybrid mode, but selected individuals are allowed to work full time in our Montreal dealing room. This formula has proven very efficient for our team to facilitate the integration of recent colleagues and promote collaboration between partners. It also allows for a deep integration within our Financial Markets ecosystem, recognized for its dynamism and creativity.
Competencies required :
- Completed Bachelor's degree in finance or related field (economics, accounting, financial engineering, actuarial, etc.) with 1 to 2 years of relevant experience
- Experience in foreign exchange, interest rates or commodity risk management
- Experience in business development
- Advanced knowledge of derivatives
- Good understanding of capital markets dynamics and macroeconomic trends
- Ability to work under pressure and in high pace team environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Bilingualism (English and French) required, as you will frequently serve clients who speak a language other than French
Preferred competencies :
- Master's degree or CFA designation
- Knowledge of programming languages (C++, Python, VBA)
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
- Initiatives promoting community involvement
- 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.
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