Posted on 9/2/2025
IT Chief Analyst Artificial Intelligence
National Bank of Canada
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Full Description
A career as an IT Chief Analyst Artificial Intelligence in the AI Factory team at National Bank means acting as a specialist in the development and operations of innovative AI systems, including generative AI.
Your job
• Develop innovative AI systems that generate competitive advantages.
• Understand and challenge business needs and convert them into functional requirements.
• Write detailed functional analyses and validate them.
• Perform functional testing and assist the testing team.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to solutions.
• Coach interns and junior analysts.
• Promote the culture of AI transformation within the Bank.
Your Team
The IT and Operations sector is made up of more than 5500 experts who work in an agile, proactive and collaborative manner to seize opportunities, stay on the cutting edge of technology and continuously improve processes.
You will be part of a multidisciplinary team of 25 passionate colleagues, under the direction of the Senior Director of the AI Factory. The team is distinguished by its expertise in AI, its capacity for innovation, and its collaborative spirit. You will thrive in a stimulating environment conducive to continuous learning and professional growth.
Our goal is to offer you maximum flexibility to promote your quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment and a flexible and adaptable schedule.
The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalised training programs, based on on on-the-job learning, help you master your profession and develop new fields of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, Language Training, Harvard Learning Centre and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at any time.
Prerequisites
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, administration, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an IT analyst
• Experience in developing and deploying AI systems
• Knowledge of agile development methodologies
• Experience producing detailed and relevant user stories
• Familiarity with Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and AI libraries
• AWS certifications and automation techniques in 'infra as code' (an asset)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication of AI results to non-technical stakeholders
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!
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