Job Description
As an Analyst or Associate on the Electronic Trading Algorithmic Development team within the Financial Markets sector at National Bank Financial, you will dive directly into creating innovative solutions that advance our business. You will join an inspiring and curious team of technologists dedicated to improving the design, analytics, development, coding, testing and application programming that goes into creating high quality software and new products. You will work with quantitative analysts and traders to develop, implement, support and maintain a growing trading system and its strategies.Your Job Design and develop trading strategies in close collaboration with tradersEnhance existing strategies to improve performanceDevelop and enhance our pre-trade and post-trade analysis platform on AWSDevelop and maintain automated testingProvide second level support to the trading platformGood team player and ability to work independently with minimal guidance Your TeamYou will be part of a team of 11 colleagues in the Electronic Trading Algorithmic Development team, and you will report to the Managing Director of Electronic Trading. In this role you will have a chance to explore and gain experience on FX and Fixed Income Electronic trading and its technology.This position is based in Montreal or Toronto. Basic Requirements Bachelor’s degree in software engineering with 3 years of experience in software development using Java and/or C++ and/or Python, or master’s in computer science with 1 year of software development experience in Java and/or C++ and/or PythonAbility to communicate effectively, clearly and confidentlyAble to elicit requirements from business requestsExperience developing within low latency, real-time systems is a definitive plusMachine learning and cloud base app development experience is a definitive plusExperience developing strategies for market-making, systematic trading, or electronic trading an asset Your benefitsIn 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 optionsFlexible group insuranceGenerous pension planEmployee Share Ownership PlanEmployee and Family Assistance ProgramPreferential banking servicesOpportunities to get involved in community initiativesTelemedicine serviceVirtual sleep clinicThese 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 firstWe'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!