Associate, National Client Group

This is an exciting time to join the National Client Group at National Bank and be part of a winning team of finance professionals working together to grow our market share. The team is dedicated to building long-term relationships with large Canadian private companies or those backed by private equity funds, offering comprehensive solutions to support their growth. We are looking for a results‑driven individual eager to contribute to a dynamic team focused on market expansion. Reporting to the Managing Director and Co-Head for West Quebec, the Associate will work in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment with the mission of strengthening National Bank’s presence in the market. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in financial analysis and credit expertise to identify, negotiate, structure, and underwrite complex corporate transactions. Your Role: Support Directors and Portfolio Managers in setting up new financing files and throughout all stages of monitoring and renewal. Identify financial risks for the Bank in financing transactions and make recommendations to mitigate or eliminate them. Participate in preparing files, including analyses and structuring corporate financing solutions. Conduct credit analyses for loans reaching maturity, in accordance with Bank standards, and make recommendations. In some cases, collaborate with Directors and Portfolio Managers in client meetings and present financing proposals to clients. Use credit risk and profitability assessment tools while ensuring compliance with financing and risk management policies and standards. Contribute to the continuous improvement of the team’s risk management processes and tools. Your Team: Working at National Bank means benefiting from competitive working conditions, a wide range of benefits, and a dynamic environment. The Bank values diversity in all its forms and is committed to providing an open and respectful workplace where every employee can reach their full potential. Senior management’s concrete commitment ensures this value is integrated across all areas of the organization. For several years, the Bank has ranked among Canada’s top employers for diversity. Location: Montreal Requirements: Completed Master’s degree or accounting designation related to the field, and 2 years of relevant experience. Experience in commercial credit, acquisition loans, and knowledge of business products and services. Experience analyzing complex financial models. Ability to manage priorities and deadlines. Strong interpersonal skills and a team player. Knowledge of capital markets borrowing instruments. Your 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 Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives Telemedicine service Virtual sleep clinic 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. 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? Come live your ambitions with us Additional required languages: English #J-18808-Ljbffr