A career as President, National Bank Insurance is an opportunity to transform the future of insurance within a nationally renowned institution. You will be the growth driver that positions the Bank as an essential leader in Canada by integrating innovative solutions and orchestrating a sustainable transformation of the sector.

Thanks to your expertise in insurance, business development, multichannel distribution, risk management, and governance, you will have a tangible influence across the entire organization.

Your Role

• Define and lead the growth strategy for the Insurance sector and its subsidiaries (AVBN, CABN, AGBN, Natcan Insurance, BNPAS), aligning with corporate priorities and integrating strategic partnerships such as PPI Management to strengthen the value proposition.

• Drive organizational transformation by promoting innovation, digitalization, and process optimization to enhance customer experience and performance.

• Design, distribute, and ensure service for insurance products, both through direct sales and brokerage, to meet evolving client needs.

• Oversee the Bank’s corporate general insurance programs, ensuring their efficiency and compliance.

• Manage strategic partnerships with insurers such as Intact/Belair, PPI, and Securian to support national growth.

• Actively participate in boards of directors (AVBN, Natcan) and industry committees (CLHIA, QRAC), representing the Bank with leadership and influence.

• Strengthen risk management by identifying, measuring, and mitigating risks related to sector activities.

• Deliver strong financial results and ensure operational efficiency and profitability for the sector.

Your Impact

As President, you will be the driving force behind a strategy that makes insurance a lever for sustainable growth, in synergy with the Bank’s other business lines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in administration, finance, actuarial science, or a related field.

• Minimum of 10 to 15 years of strategic management experience in the insurance or financial services sector.

• Experience in P&L management, business development, product development, multichannel distribution, and organizational transformation.

• In-depth knowledge of regulatory, governance, and risk management issues in insurance.

• Inspiring leadership, strategic thinking, client orientation, and ability to influence at a high level.

As announced on October 29th, insurance activities will be under the Wealth Management leadership as of January 1st, 2026.

Languages:

English, French

Reason to require this language: you will need to work closely with our colleagues outside Quebec.

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!