Trading (IT) Systems Analyst

What is the opportunity

This opportunity is designed for a motivated and curious junior IT professional who is eager to grow within the investment systems domain. The role offers hands-on experience supporting a business-managed application used in portfolio and investment management with a strong focus on learning both technical and financial workflows.

Under close mentorship the candidate will develop foundational skills in databases APIs and system integration while gaining valuable exposure to investment operations and data-driven decision-making.

Within RBC Investor Services (IS) the Market Services (MS) unit is responsible for driving revenue and NIAT through winning client activities in the markets space specifically Foreign Exchange Cash Products and Securities Lending.

The successful candidate will support improvements in existing applications gaining a deep understanding of our IT infrastructure with a view to becoming an expert in the architecture of our investment systems.

What will you do

• Support business users in the use and troubleshooting of the investment application.
• Understanding of data structures workflows and user interfaces of the platform.
• Assist in documenting business rules configurations and system processes.
• Collaborate with senior IT and business analysts to understand requirements and system behavior.
• Participate in system testing small enhancements and basic data analysis.

What do you need to succeed

Must-have

• Solid understanding of relational databases and ability to write simple SQL queries.
• Expertise in programming or scripting languages (Python C# PowerShell etc.).
• Expertise in Excel (VBA) modeling or data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI Tableau) is a plus.
• Familiarity with REST APIs concept and business or finance tools).
• Knowledge of investment concepts such as asset classes portfolios risk and valuation.
• Good knowledge about portfolio management systems performance reporting and trading workflows.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work with business users

Nice-to-have

• SQL certification (e.g. Microsoft Oracle or Sybase).
• Any online coursework in investment systems or data for finance (Coursera Udemy edX FutureLearn etc.).
• Canadian Securities Course (CSC) Started or planning to start is highly preferred. Completion is a strong asset.
• Experience in working with or supporting business users directly is a strong advantage.

Whats 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.

• Excellent exposureto communicate with various business partners and stakeholders in Investor Services and within other platforms as appropriate
• Working with an exciting close-knit supportive & dynamic group
• Opportunity to collaborate with other business segments within the bank
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities
• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
• Competitive compensation

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Additional Job Details

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.