Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

This is an exciting opportunity to join RBC Capital Markets in our Quantitative Sales Trading – Electronic Trading team. You will leverage your expertise in quantitative analysis, algorithmic trading, and client engagement to support the continuous improvement of electronic trading execution in U.S. and Canadian equity markets. As part of a dynamic and high-performing team, you will collaborate across business and technology partners to deliver innovative solutions for institutional clients while staying ahead of market structure and regulatory changes.

What will you do?

Conduct quantitative analysis to drive algorithmic development and improve client execution with lower transaction costsMonitor client activity and algorithmic performance on an ongoing basisCollaborate with IT and business partners to resolve real-time trading issuesContribute to the development and improvement of algorithmic and analytics platformsEngage consistently with existing clients to promote Global Markets products across various regionsBuild relationships with new institutional clients to expand business opportunitiesStay current on market structure, regulatory changes, and new algorithmic strategies

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

Minimum of 2 years of relevant experienceBackground in trading, ideally in equitiesStrong understanding of U.S. and Canadian equity marketsExperience with institutional clientsProficiency in statistics and statistical methodsAbility to work independently and within a teamCreativity and initiative for innovation and process improvementStrong communication skills and problem-solving capabilitiesBachelor’s degree in a STEM field or FinanceProgramming experience in R, Python, or KDB

Nice-to-have:

Registration Series 7, 63Experience working in a high-pressure, fast-paced trading environmentFamiliarity with compliance standards and audit practices in electronic trading

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensationLeaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing teamOpportunities to do challenging workFlexible work/life balance options

Job Skills

Bond Trading, Communication, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Futures Markets, Market Risk, Options Analysis, Systems Applications, Trade Client Reporting

Additional Job Details

Address:

ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTO

City:

TORONTO

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-06-06

Application Deadline:

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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