Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The role of Director, Structured Product Trading is a Trader role on the EMEA STP trading desk managing the Mono Index book and flow initiative support STP trading. This position ensures the compliance of the trades within the market risk framework, regulatory and tax frameworks and the risk appetite of the bank.

What will you do?

Price client trades and support hedging and risk managing trades.

Offer support on the Multi index, in case of absence.

Mark all relevant market parameters to match fair market level.

Support trading teams in their daily tasks.

Ensure trades are booked accurately and timely.

Develop a strong relationship with Sales around the world, delivering prices on time and finding the right balance between sales credit and quality of the trades.

Actively participate in platform development efforts to obtain palatable results.

Improve risk management systems; develop relevant tools to fill the gaps in terms of technology.

Proactively identify operational/control deficiencies in the business.

Identifying opportunities for future business growth in Europe that falls within RBCs Risk appetite, and strategic outlook in conjunction with the Global Product Heads.

Be mindful of the SPGC guidelines, the SPCF, the SPAF and all regulations.

Escalate any issue or potential issue that may arise to compliance, operational risk, management or any relevant function.

Identify, escalate and remediate issues that could directly or indirectly lead to the unfair treatment of customers.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

Proven experience working on an equity derivatives desk (trading, structuring or sales) at a financial company/institution in a quantitative or programming role.

Bachelor’s degree in mathematics/Statistics.

Strong numerical and quantitative skills

FCA registration.

Nice-to-have

MSc in Mathematical Finance or Financial Engineering.

What is 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.

Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.

Opportunities to work with the best in the field.

Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.

Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.

Agency Notice

RBC Group does not accept agency resumés. Please do not forward resumés to our employees, nor any other company location. RBC Group only pay fees to agencies where they have entered into a prior agreement to do so and in any event do not pay fees related to unsolicited resumés. Please contact the Recruitment function for additional details.

Job Skills

Communication, Competitive Markets, Decision Making, Fund Analysis, Investment Consulting, Investment Risk Management, Liquidity Management, Resource Coordination, Trade Client Reporting

Additional Job Details

Address:

100 BISHOPSGATE:LONDON

City:

London

Country:

United Kingdom

Work hours/week:

35

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-07-29

Application Deadline:

2025-08-20

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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