Chief Advisor Strategy and Corporate Development

Chief Advisor Strategy and Corporate Development Hybrid

Job number 32181

Category: Senior Professional

Status:

Permanent

Schedule:

Full-Time

02-Apr-2026

Area(s) of interest:

Finance and accounting, Risk management, Legal, Insurance

The position is based in Montreal but an application based in Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton or Vancouver may be considered.

A career as a Chief Advisor in the Strategy and corporate development team at National Bank means contributing to the Bank's success by acting as a professional recognized by senior management in M&A, strategic partnerships, financial analysis and corporate strategy. It means influencing strategic and financial decisions to ensure the Bank's optimal positioning. It also means representing the Bank by participating as an expert in project management and in several initiatives related to strategy or corporate development with third parties, consultants, advisors or influential organizations.

This position allows you to have a positive impact on our organization, thanks to your expertise in corporate strategy and the identification of business opportunities and your keen interest in the analysis, negotiation and execution of mergers, acquisitions and strategic partnership projects. It is through your creative mind, your strategic vision and your rigor that you contribute to the success of a wide variety of projects with high impact on the organization.

Analyze the business context and identify business opportunities

Coordinate the analysis, negotiation and execution of M&A, corporate divestment and strategic partnership activities

Coordinate the financial analysis of the various projects

Support and participate in the development and regular follow-up of the Bank’s strategic plan and annual business plan

Participate in the identification of organic growth areas

Conduct various other analyses as requested by senior management to improve the Bank's strategic positioning

Manage matrix project teams for the analysis and, where appropriate, the realization of organic or acquisition-based growth or divestment opportunities, including by engaging and collaborating with designated staff from other Bank units and external resources assigned to projects

Monitor (benchmark) strategic and corporate development initiatives for the competition

Your team Within the Strategy and corporate development group, you will be part of a team of 5 colleagues and report directly to the VP, Corporate development strategy. The team's mission is to be a centre of expertise for environmental strategic monitoring, advice on the development of corporate strategy and the evaluation of investments or strategic partnerships. Monitoring and identifying business opportunities in line with strategic objectives are also part of our mandate.

Prerequisite

Industry-related bachelor's degree and 12 years of relevant experience or industry-related master's degree and 10 years of relevant experience

Experience in team management in matrix mode

Experience in business strategy and corporate development

Experience in valuation, business acquisition and due diligence

Ability to work under pressure and meet demanding deadlines

Excellent listening, communication, influencing and writing skills

Knowledge of the Canadian financial industry and its various products and services

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

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

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Preferential banking services

Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives

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!

Why work at National Bank? There are many varied opportunities for you to progress and develop, and move ahead in your career. This includes on-the-job learning and training, co-development and pairing with other employees, professional support and mentoring, internal career days or discussion forums with our leaders.

For an inclusive and diverse environment We foster inclusion in an environment where each person’s unique qualities, whether visible or invisible, are celebrated and valued. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

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