Senior Analyst - Capital Market Reconciliation

Banque Nationale du Canada$75K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6-7 years of experience in Capital Markets operations or a related field, or 3-4 years with a bachelor's degree in Finance or Business Administration.
  • In-depth knowledge of operational processes and interdependencies in Capital Markets.
  • Experience handling reconciliations, payments, and Nostro accounts.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including automation functions.
  • Familiarity with banking and operational systems like Accurate, SWIFT, and Murex.
  • Ability to manage complex operational tasks under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Perform reconciliations for Capital Markets, Wealth Management, and Payments activities to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
  • Analyze discrepancies and document findings while coordinating resolution efforts.
  • Manage Nostro account reconciliations and investigate payment exceptions.
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of end-to-end operational workflows to proactively identify issues.
  • Implement operational controls and monitoring practices to enhance activity reliability.
  • Contribute to the enhancement of processes and systems to meet regulatory requirements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs for employees and their families.
  • Flexible group insurance options available.
  • Generous pension plan to support retirement savings.
  • Employee Share Ownership Plan to encourage investment in the bank's future.
  • Assistance programs for employees and their families.
  • Preferential banking services as a benefit for employees.
  • Engagement opportunities in community initiatives.
  • Telemedicine services for convenient healthcare access.
  • Access to a virtual sleep clinic for health management.
Full Job Description
A career as a Senior Reconciliation Analyst within the Reconciliations - Capital Markets Operations team at National Bank means acting as a specialist in reconciliations, payments investigations, and operational controls. In this role, you will have a direct impact on operational efficiency, data integrity, and risk management through your expertise in Capital Markets operations, payment processes, and transactional analysis.

Your Role
  • Ensure the integrity and accuracy of transactional and accounting data by performing reconciliations for Capital Markets, Wealth Management, and Payments activities.
  • Analyze discrepancies, document findings, and coordinate their resolution through to complete remediation or settlement.
  • Manage Nostro account reconciliations, payment investigations, and payment exceptions while collaborating with internal and external partners.
  • Develop a strong understanding of end-to-end processes, operational workflows, systems, and key stakeholders to proactively identify and resolve issues.
  • Apply operational controls and monitoring practices to ensure the completeness, reliability, and quality of daily activities.
  • Contribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of processes, technologies, regulatory requirements, systems, and operating procedures.

Your Team

The Capital Markets Operations sector brings together nearly 50 specialists who work in an agile, proactive, and collaborative environment to strengthen operational excellence, support business growth, and continuously improve processes.

Within the Reconciliations - Capital Markets Operations team, you will be part of a group recognized for its expertise in reconciliations, payment investigations, and operational risk management. You will report to the Director, Reconciliations - Capital Markets Operations. Our team stands out for its strong collaboration, operational rigor, analytical mindset, and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on learning through action, allow you to master your profession and develop new areas of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Center, as well as coaching and mentoring support, are available to you at all times.

Prerequisites
  • College diploma with 6-7 years of relevant experience, or a bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field with 3-4 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Strong knowledge of Capital Markets operations, operational processes, and business interdependencies.
  • Experience in reconciliations, payments, Nostro accounts, investigations, banking operations, treasury activities, or correspondent banking processes.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, macros, and automation functionalities.
  • Knowledge of systems such as Accurate, SWIFT, MIDAS, Bankmate, Murex, ISM (T80), CDS, DTC, APS, TBT, Microsoft Office, and Access.
  • Experience working in a complex operational environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.


Languages:

English, French

Reason to require this language: you will need to discuss frequently with our service providers or partners who speak a language other than French.

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.

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