Chief Application Analyst

A career as a Chief IT Applicative Analyst at National Bank, within the Capital Markets organization, involves analyzing business and operational needs and translating them into functional and application solutions, in close collaboration with cross-functional teams.

You contribute to solution definition while also supporting production systems, in an IT environment at the core of capital markets activities, particularly within the cleared derivatives space (futures and options).

This role is intended for professionals with strong functional expertise, a solid understanding of application environments, or a strong interest in system support and operational activities.

Your job

• Work closely with various stakeholders to understand needs, challenges, processes, and new initiatives
• Translate requirements into clear, structured, and traceable functional and application specifications
• Perform system configurations to address business requirements
• Act as a key liaison between business stakeholders, operations, and IT teams (development, application support, architecture)
• Participate in solution definition, impact analyses, and functional workshops
• Contribute to system support activities, including incident, issue, and operational request analysis and follow-up
• Collaborate with IT teams on investigation and resolution of application issues
• Participate in agile deliveries, including backlog management, functional testing (UAT), go-live, and post-deployment stabilization
• Ensure rigorous documentation of requirements, processes, decisions, and support procedures
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of business processes and application solutions

Your team

Technology and Operations include more than 5,500 experts. The Capital Markets Technology division brings together over 100 specialists working in an agile, proactive, and collaborative manner to stay at the forefront of technology and continuously improve processes.

You will join a team of four colleagues and report to the Application Director, Technology Delivery. The team is known for its high level of expertise, close collaboration with cross-functional teams, and strong commitment to innovation and operational excellence.

National Bank promotes flexibility, hybrid work, continuous development, and internal mobility, providing access to a wide range of training, coaching, and mentoring opportunities.

Prerequisites

• University degree in business administration, information technology, finance, or a related field
• Several years of experience as a Business Analyst, ideally in an IT and capital markets environment
• Strong experience in functional analysis and requirements documentation
• Solid understanding of application systems, transactional flows, and support activities
• Experience working in an agile environment with cross-functional teams
• Excellente communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities in a fast-paced, critical environment

Assets

• Knowledge of SQL
• Knowledge of listed derivatives (futures and options)
• Experience with the ION XTP platform.

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!