Posted 4 days ago
Analyst/Associate, Electronic Trading Algorithms
@ NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA
Montréal, Quebec
Overview
National Bank of Canada is hiring an Analyst or Associate for its Electronic Trading Algorithmic Development team in Capital Markets. The role designs, implements, tests and supports electronic trading strategies alongside traders and quantitative colleagues, with exposure to FX and Fixed Income trading. The posting states a full-time employment type, a degree in CS or Engineering, and a bilingual French and English language requirement.
Responsibilities:
- Concevoir et mettre en œuvre des stratégies de négociation avec les traders
- Optimiser et améliorer les stratégies existantes
- Développer et maintenir des tests automatisés et de bout en bout
- Assurer le soutien de deuxième niveau de la plateforme de négociation
- Partager les connaissances par la documentation et le mentorat
Requirements summary:
- Diplôme en informatique ou génie (baccalauréat avec 3 ans d'expérience, ou maîtrise avec 2 ans)
- Solide expérience de développement en Java, C++ ou Python
- Excellentes habiletés de communication avec des partenaires non techniques
- Capacité à recueillir les besoins et à les traduire en conceptions claires
- Atout : systèmes à faible latence ou en temps réel, microstructure des marchés, apprentissage automatique
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Software development |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Computer Science, Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Stock or equity, Wellness |
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NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA
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At National Bank, we believe in the potential of each individual, and that even the smallest gestures can make a big difference. When we help others accomplish their projects, we help empower them and the community at large. We try to make a difference through innovation, but above all, by putting people first. By taking the time to listen and letting our actions speak for themselves. By remaining bold and passionate. By developing lasting relationships as partners and allies. Together we can achieve great things and create a positive impact. Want to learn more about us? For advice on your personal finances, visit: nbc.ca/advice For advice on your business, visit: nbc.ca/business For career opportunities, visit: jobs.nbc.ca For all the latest news, visit: nbc.ca/news By clicking "Follow" above, you may receive communications from National Bank, either in your LinkedIn inbox or by other means via LinkedIn, about products and services that could interest you. Learn more at: www.nbc.ca/socialnetworks.
- LinkedIn followers
- 293,456
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 18,893
- Reported office locations
- 800 Rue Saint-Jacques, Montreal, Quebec H3C 1A3, CA
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- Wealth Management
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- Other recorded names
- National Bank of Canada
- NATIONAL
- Specialties
- Bancaire
- Investissement
- Courtage
- Assurance
- Technologie de l'information
- Données
- Conformité
- Entreprise
- Hypothèque
- Service client
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- Banking
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At National Bank, we believe in the potential of each individual, and that even the smallest gestures can make a big difference. When we help others accomplish their projects, we help empower them and the community at large. We try to make a difference through innovation, but above all, by putting people first. By taking the time to listen and letting our actions speak for themselves. By remaining bold and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Banking |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Montreal, Quebec |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | BancaireInvestissementCourtageAssuranceTechnologie de l'informationDonnéesConformitéEntrepriseHypothèqueService client |
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As an analyst or associate on the Electronic Trading Algorithmic Development team within Capital
Markets at National Bank of Canada, you will help build and evolve our
electronic trading capabilities.
You will work side-by-side with traders and
quantitative colleagues to deliver production-ready solutions—from strategy design
and implementation, to testing, monitoring, and ongoing enhancements.
Your role
- Design and
implement trading strategies in close collaboration with traders. - Optimize
and refine existing strategies to improve performance and robustness. - Develop
and maintain automated and end to end tests. - Provide
second-level support for the trading platform, including troubleshooting
and incident follow-up. - Share
knowledge across the team and with business partners through
documentation, reviews, and mentoring. - Provide
technical leadership, helping shape design choices, standards, and
delivery plans. - Stay
current on market and engineering trends; promote modern development
practices.
You will join a team of 12 colleagues on
the Electronic Trading Algorithmic Development team and report to the Managing
Director of Electronic Trading.
You will gain hands-on exposure to FX and
Fixed Income electronic trading and the systems that power pricing, execution,
and analytics.
Requirements
- Degree in CS
or Engineering (BSc with 3+ years of relevant experience, or MSc with 2+
years). - Strong
development experience in at least one of Java, C++, or Python. - Strong
communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to
non-technical partners. - Ability to
gather requirements and translate them into clear designs and deliverable
plans. - Experience
with low-latency and/or real-time systems (asset) - Knowledge
of Canadian and/or U.S. financial market microstructure (asset) - Experience
with machine learning and/or cloud-native application development (asset) - Experience
developing market-making, systematic trading, or electronic execution
strategies (asset)
Languages: French, English
Reason to require this language: you will need to work closely with our colleagues outside Quebec.
Required skills: Analytics, Automation, C++, Capital Markets, Cross-team Collaboration, Digital Electronics, Diversity & Inclusion, Electronic Trading, Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange Trading, Java, Negotiation, Process Improvement, Python, Strategy
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 program
* Preferential 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.
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! What can you bring to our team?
Join us!
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