Director Global Transaction Banking, Strategy in Toronto

The Director, Global Transaction Banking (GTB) – Strategy, Analytics & Client Solutions plays a critical leadership role in shaping and executing the GTB strategy within National Bank of Canada Capital Markets. As a trusted advisor to GTB leadership, Coverage teams, and key partners across the Bank, you will translate strategic priorities into measurable client, revenue, deposit, and franchise outcomes. Leveraging analytics, market intelligence, industry expertise, and client insights, you will identify opportunities, define priorities, and lead high-impact initiatives that strengthen the franchise and accelerate growth.

Your Job:

• Lead the development and execution of GTB priorities and business initiatives, translating strategic objectives into measurable client, revenue, deposit, and franchise outcomes.
• Develop actionable business plans across clients, products, markets, and distribution channels, ensuring alignment with Capital Markets and broader Bank objectives.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen GTB capabilities, deepen client relationships, increase wallet share, and expand transaction banking and deposit growth.
• Partner with Coverage teams, senior stakeholders, and clients to originate and advance opportunities across deposits, liquidity solutions, cash management, payments, and transaction banking services.
• Act as a trusted advisor in key client engagements, providing commercial, market, product, and pricing insights that support relationship growth and client success.
• Develop and oversee portfolio analytics, client segmentation frameworks, pricing strategies, stress-testing methodologies, and performance reporting to support executive decision-making.
• Build business cases, market assessments, and data-driven recommendations that inform investment decisions, resource allocation, and business priorities.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives across Capital Markets, Commercial Banking, Treasury, Finance, Risk, Product, and Technology by aligning stakeholders, establishing governance, and accelerating execution.
• Support the commercialization of new products, client solutions, and go-to-market strategies while monitoring performance and identifying opportunities to improve client engagement, profitability, and retention.

Your Team:

Global Transaction Banking is a strategic growth platform within Capital Markets, delivering deposit, liquidity, cash management, payment, and treasury solutions to corporate clients. The team sits at the intersection of Capital Markets and Corporate & Investment Banking, partnering across the organization to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional client outcomes. In this role, you will collaborate with specialists across Treasury, Finance, Risk, Product, Technology, Commercial Banking, and Coverage teams in a highly collaborative environment.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in Transaction Banking, Commercial Banking, Capital Markets, Corporate Treasury, Strategy, Corporate Development, Consulting, or a related financial services discipline.
• Strong understanding of transaction banking products and services, including cash management, liquidity solutions, deposits, and treasury management.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale initiatives and driving execution within complex organizations.
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen, with the ability to translate complex challenges into clear recommendations and actionable plans.
• Experience leveraging data, analytics, and market insights to influence business decisions and drive measurable outcomes.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, build consensus, and operate effectively within a matrix environment.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, project leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

This role may be based in Toronto or Montreal. For employees based in Montréal, French language proficiency, both written and spoken, is required.

Why Join:

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of Global Transaction Banking at National Bank. In this highly visible role, you will partner with senior leaders across Capital Markets and the broader organization to influence business priorities, develop new capabilities, and drive initiatives that create tangible value for clients and the franchise.

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
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and family assistance program
• Preferential banking services
• Involvement in community initiatives
• 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.

Making a bold move in a people-first environment, 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 people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments.

We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates!