Chief Analyst

As a Chief Analyst in the US Accounting & Regulatory team at National Bank, you’ll become a specialist in U.S. Broker dealer accounting and reporting. With your knowledge and experience in accounting and U.S GAAP you’ll have a positive impact on employee experience and the team.  The Chief Analyst will be dedicated to National Bank of Canada Financial Inc. reporting activities, however will have the opportunity to cross-train with the New York Branch team. These activities are conducted from Montreal. 

Your role

• Participate in business development and business case implementations
• Participate in the month-end financial close process
• Participate in the preparation of the various U.S. financial and regulatory reports, such as the FOCUS, SSOI, OBS and Custody reports filed with FINRA, quarterly and annual financial statements and monthly internal reports
• Collaborate with key partners, including auditors and compliance, to understand regulatory needs and assess their impact on existing solutions
• Assist in the production of various workpapers that are needed for the preparation of NBCFI’s annual U.S. and Canadian income tax returns
• Participate in external and regulatory audits
• Act as an advisor to the team by providing regulatory expertise and brokerage operations

Your team 

You will have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and collaborative team that favors innovation.

Within the Finance sector, you’ll be part of a team of 6 colleagues that promotes collaboration and innovation, and will report to the Senior Manager, U.S. Accounting & Regulatory Reporting . T he team is responsible for the production of statutory and regulatory reports for NBCFI, the U.S. broker-dealer subsidiary of National Bank of Canada as well as for NBC’s New York branch. Our team stands out for its expertise in U.S. GAAP.

As the business of NBCFI expands, there are many development opportunities to grow within the team and take on new reporting duties associated with it.

We offer a wide range of ongoing learning opportunities for your development, including hands-on learning, training courses and collaborating with colleagues who have varied expertise and profiles.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor's degree with a major in Accounting
• CPA designation or financial market operations experience (an asset)
• Detail oriented with effective analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter and team player
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Strong Excel skills
• Knowledge of the SAP general ledger platform and associated AO and FIORI applications (an asset)

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

* Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives

* 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.

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!