Job Description
Senior Advisor, Corporate Finance (Treasury) Job Summary The Senior Advisor, Corporate Finance supports the development and execution of CN’s treasury and corporate finance strategies. The incumbent collaborates with multiple internal teams and external financial institutions and ensures high‑quality financial analysis, modelling, and reporting to support effective treasury decision‑making. Main Responsibilities Monitor Liquidity for Diversified Sources of Funding · Support the preparation and analysis of liquidity and funding plans, and capital allocation recommendations · Assist in the execution of debt financing activities, including bond issuances and short‑term funding requirements such as commercial paper and accounts receivable securitization financings · Assist with the execution, amendments or renewals of credit facilities and loan agreements · Monitor letter of credit portfolios and support issuance and amendment processes · Perform financial modelling and scenario analyses to evaluate funding options and capital structure considerations · Conduct research on market conditions and provide insights for treasury planning · Provide backup support for money market activities including commercial paper issuance, FX transactions, and short‑term investments Financial Risk Management · Assist in the development and execution of risk management strategies related to foreign exchange, interest rate risks · Monitor counterparty exposures and support ongoing assessment of banking relationships · Provide backup support to Senior Manager, Corporate Finance Prepare Presentation and Support Ad Hoc Projects · Prepare presentation materials for Senior Management, rating agencies, financial institutions, and the Audit, Finance and Risk Committee · Conduct research and financial analysis related to corporate initiatives, including M A, real estate, pension, insurance, and other significant cross‑functional projects · Collaborate with Tax on intercompany loan pricing, documentation, and monitoring · Support analysis of customer credit risk and recommend appropriate credit mitigation measures · Monitor peers’ financial disclosures and prepare benchmarking analyses · Support the preparation of credit metrics based on rating agency methodologies · Assist in financial reporting requirements to ensure accuracy of external disclosure Working Conditions The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday, with overtime when required. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress. Requirements Experience · Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate finance, treasury, capital markets, or related financial roles Education / Certification / Designation · Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Mathematics or Economics · CFA, CPA, or MBA or MSc considered assets Competencies · Demonstrates agility and adaptability to change · Applies critical thinking and analytical skills · Demonstrates strong business acumen and understanding of financial markets · Collaborates effectively with internal and external partners · Communicates clearly and with impact · Identifies needs and proposes practical, value‑adding solutions Technical Skills/Knowledge · Strong understanding of financial markets and treasury concepts · Proficiency in financial modelling and analysis · Ability to review and comment on financial and legal documentation · Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills · Familiarity with Bloomberg is an asset